Mounting Hole Woes Netduino Plus 2

Today I am finding that I have mounting hole woes. I cant manage to get a 4-40 screw with any head type to work in the hole near the I2C header. The Netduino is difficult enough to mount with 3 instead of 4 holes. This now leaves us with 2 holes that are usable. Anyone working on any mounting solutions? Maybe a 3D printed shell that the board can be clipped into and that can be screwed inside an enclosure.

Today I am finding that I have mounting hole woes. I cant manage to get a 4-40 screw with any head type to work in the hole near the I2C header. The Netduino is difficult enough to mount with 3 instead of 4 holes. This now leaves us with 2 holes that are usable.

Anyone working on any mounting solutions? Maybe a 3D printed shell that the board can be clipped into and that can be screwed inside an enclosure.

Have you thought about using the nylon PCB stand off type mounts?


Regards,
Mark

Edit - changed PC to PCB.

Dave,

If you use Nylon 4-40 socket head cap screws say 1/4", it will fit (tite) but it does go through the hole. I tried it with a Nylon 4-40 x 3/8 hex thread standoff which is against the solder joint but being nylon should not be a problem.

Try Amazon Black 4-40 x 3/8" Socket Head Caps Screws from Small Parts, They are a Prime dealer so if you are a Prime member its 2 day shipping free (I joined because of all the Netduino stuff I was buying and shipping 2 -day costs to much). They also have the white Nylon.

The nice thing is it has some give without breaking and is insulated so you don't short anything out. The 3/8" is about $5.00 for 100.

Chuck

Dave,

If you use Nylon 4-40 socket head cap screws say 1/4", it will fit (tite) but it does go through the hole. I tried it with a Nylon 4-40 x 3/8 hex thread standoff which is against the solder joint but being nylon should not be a problem.

Try Amazon Black 4-40 x 3/8" Socket Head Caps Screws from Small Parts, They are a Prime dealer so if you are a Prime member its 2 day shipping free (I joined because of all the Netduino stuff I was buying and shipping 2 -day costs to much). They also have the white Nylon.

The nice thing is it has some give without breaking and is insulated so you don't short anything out. The 3/8" is about $5.00 for 100.

Chuck

I'll order some and give it a shot. At least with the Nylon it could easily be sanded down a bit if needed.

Have you thought about using the nylon PCB stand off type mounts?

I've used these: Mini Locking Circuit Board Support
They have a self adhesive base and work well for me...

I've used these: Mini Locking Circuit Board Support
They have a self adhesive base and work well for me...

They were the ones I was thinking of as they did not need screws to fix the board in place.

Regards,
Mark

Have you seen these: http://mx.mouser.com...Keyword=spacers You can find similar with Newark. Regards, Carlos A. Estrada