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by johbjo 1831 days ago
It seems the easiest and coolest way to make a watertight case would be to plug the usb-port with hot-glue and then pot the assembled board in resin (epoxy/polyurethane). Either pigmented or clear.
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There are special "cap-less"/cap-free watertight USB receptacles for phones

Ref: https://www.jae.com/en/releases/detail/id=1739

Might try nail polish as suggested here https://youtu.be/h8ycmroFQSs

Just brush it on. Should keep the electronics safe from moisture and maybe survive a quick dunk or two

Unfortunately antennas don't like being embedded in epoxy. See https://www.pet1.net/post/new-case-design
I think the USB port is required to charge it.
That's why you'd plug it with hot glue, it could be easily removed after the resin cures. Better yet use black silicone and make it reusable.
inspiration - the CW&T solid state watch: https://cwandt.com/products/solid-state-watch?variant=346829...