U7 In-Wall Paintable Flush Mount

✨ What It Does

• Ultra Low-Profile: Mounts your UniFi AP just a few millimeters proud of the wall.
• Plaster-Ready Lip: 1 mm rounded “feather edge” lets you skim drywall compound right over the trim.
• Secure Mounting: Brass M4 threaded-insert pockets hold your AP rock-solid with countersunk bolts.
• Snap-On or Magnetic Cover: Optional recesses for eight 7 × 3 mm neodymium magnets—no ugly clips or gaps.
• Minimal Signal Loss: Tested at 1 Gbps across a 1,500 ft² open room with full Wi-Fi throughput.

🔧 You’ll Need

(Hardware not included; pick these up at any electronics or hardware store)

• 2× M4 × 4 × 6 mm brass knurled (female) threaded inserts
• 2× M4 × 6 mm flat-head countersunk bolts
• Optional: 8× 7 × 3 mm neodymium magnets

🖨️ Print & Install Tips

1. Orientation: Print the frame and cover face-down (flat base to the plate) for best surface finish.
2. Material: PLA, PETG, or ASA all work well—just use a primer before plastering.
3. Heat-Set Inserts: Use a soldering iron or dedicated heat-set tool to press inserts into the back of the frame.
4. Drywall Prep: Cut your wall opening to the size of the base, push the frame into the cavity, then secure your AP with the countersunk screws.
5. Finishing: Feather joint compound over the 1 mm lip, let dry, sand flush, prime, and paint. Press the cover plate on—magnetically or by friction—and you’re done!

🛠️ Version History

v1.1 (Today):

• Added magnet recesses for cleaner snap-on cover
• Chamfered lip for easier skim-coating

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Happy printing—and enjoy your ultra-clean Wi-Fi setup!