Mounting Hole Woes Netduino Plus 2
#1
Posted 17 November 2012 - 09:34 PM
#2
Posted 17 November 2012 - 09:36 PM
Have you thought about using the nylon PCB stand off type mounts?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.
Regards,
Mark
Edit - changed PC to PCB.
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#3
Posted 17 November 2012 - 11:10 PM
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
#4
Posted 17 November 2012 - 11:14 PM
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.
#5
Posted 18 November 2012 - 12:57 AM
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...
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#6
Posted 18 November 2012 - 09:21 AM
They were the ones I was thinking of as they did not need screws to fix the board in place.I've used these: Mini Locking Circuit Board Support
They have a self adhesive base and work well for me...
Regards,
Mark
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Posted 19 November 2012 - 02:36 AM
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