DIY Tab Donation Frame – Give A Little

Description

Key Points/Features

• Contactless and Card/Pin Donations
  • Card entry slots are exposed for both the SumUp and WisePad card readers.
• Multiple Mounting Options
  • Can be attached to a standard UK single back box.
  • Screw to a wall via multiple fixing holes.
  • 75mm VESA bracket compatible mounting holes.
  • Non invasive mounting using adhesive pads or ‘Command Strips’.
  • Desk mounted by attaching optional legs.
• Cable Entry
  Either via rear knock-out plate allowing for hidden cabling or via bottom-facing access point with inbuilt cable tie base.
• Security
  • Power buttons for the tablet and SumUp card readers can only be operated with the supplied ‘keys’ (random colours).
  • The front frame is locked in place using the supplied M3 hex machine screws.
  • IMPORTANT:
    The screen opening on the predecessor of the DIY Tab (the LM84) was sized to prevent access to Android ‘swipe’ menus, potentially stopping users from gaining access to the tablet web browser or closing down the donation app. Unfortunately, due to subsequent changes in functionality in the most recent Android versions, this approach is no longer effective.
    If your donation point will be in an unsupervised location, customers should research lockdown applications such as Fully Single App Kiosk to minimise chances of unauthorised use.
• Internal Cabling
  • Mounting location provided for the recommended USB-C Hub.
  • Cable routing channels provided.
  • Designed to be used with readily available right angled USB cables available from UGREEN.
  • The SumUp Air card reader will have been supplied with a Micro-USB cable which is perfect for this mount. The SumUp Solo readers will require a USB-A to straight USB-C cable. The Stripe WisePad will require a right angle USB-C cable, as detailed in the instructions.
  • Multiple 3mm cable tie mounts internally and at cable entry point for cable management and strain relief.
• Dimensions (wall mounted)
  Height: 244mm – Width: 228mm – Depth: 27mm

The Lenovo Tab One 8.7 Inch Tablet (Released in 2025)

There are many ‘budget’ Android tablets available. Some are better than others!
We have chosen to base this enclosure around the Lenovo Tab One for several reasons:

• Readily available from online and high-street retailers.
• Pricing is frequently discounted.
• Has in-built battery management settings that allow the tablet to be permanently powered. A power mode is available that keeps the battery state of charge between 40% and 60%. As donation points are likely to be powered at all times, this is an extremely important feature as it prevents battery swelling and reduces associated fire risk.
• Does not have invasive advertising (such as those on Amazon tablets) that could get in the way of the donation process.
• Good performance/price balance.

PLEASE NOTE: The Lenovo Tab One does not support the installation of a SIM Card so the required internet access will be reliant on the availablity of WiFi in the location of your donation point.
If you need to provide the required internet access via mobile network you should consider an alternative solution, such as the Payaz TapTile.

What’s Included?

We only supply the 3D printed Donation Frame, and suitable side security screws.

• Front Frame with brass, threaded inserts for security screws.
• 2.5mm Allen Key
• Rear Frame.
• Blanking Plates for unused card reader locations – both SumUp and Stripe WisePad blanking plates are included for flexibility.
• 2 x Power button ‘keys’.
• If purchasing the optional legs for desk mounting, M4 countersunk mounting screws are included.

The tablet, card reader, hub and cables are not included.

We do not supply screws for wall mounting as the required fixings will be dependant on the type of wall.

What do I need in addition to the 3D Printed Donation Frame?

You will need to source the following items:

• Lenovo Tab One tablet
  These are available from online retailers such as Amazon or High Street stores such as Currys PC World or Argos.
  The enclosure only fits this specific device. Do not purchase if you have a different tablet make/model.
• SumUp Air, Solo, Solo Lite or Stripe WisePad 3 Card Reader and associated account.
  The SumUp card readers are available from Payaz.
  The Stripe WisePad 3 card reader must be obtained via Give A Little.
• Give A Little Account
  Give A Little provide a low cost and easily customisable app platform for receiving donations: https://givealittle.co
• UGREEN Hub, Cables and generic USB-C Coupler
  Part Numbers (SKUs) are provided in the instruction document linked below.
• Screws/Fixings/Cable Ties
  • These will be entirely dependant on your chosen mounting method.
  • Rear holes are sized for 4mm countersunk screws.
    
  • VESA bracket mounting will require 4mm countersunk machine screws and nuts (often supplied with VESA brackets).
  • Cable ties (2.5 or 3mm) to tidy/secure the internal wiring.
    
    

Assembly & Wiring
Please see the PDF Guide for assembly, suggested cable management and recommended cables.

IMPORTANT
The DIY Tab is an enclosure designed purely to house the components required to build your own DIY donation point. This process requires DIY skills, knowledge of the Android operating system/associated applications and experience related to connection of the devices involved. We are unable to offer any support relating to the installation or configuration of any of the devices or software. If you feel the required tasks are beyond your abilities, please consider an alternative solution such as the Payaz Taptile.