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How to mount circuit boards with no screws

Discussion in 'Electronic and hardware generally' started by Barry, Nov 3, 2015.

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    Some people use hot glue, wood screws, motherboard standoffs, cable ties, etc etc.

    I think I found something perfect for mounting small circuit boards like JRKs. I just need to find a uk seller so I can get them asap. Here's the website to find them: https://www.essentracomponents.com....mart&view=category&virtuemart_category_id=143

    The problem with JRKs is that the holes are so small that standard motherboard screws are too big for it.

    These are circuit board edge supports. No screws needed, just a hole in the surface below to clip them into. Anyone using them?

    [​IMG]

    Or these for the corners.
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    I actually use rubber exhaust hangers and stick my JRK's direct to them by pushing a small nail (from a cable clip) through the holes and into the rubber. Great for absorbing shocks / movement.
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    Nice one. Thanks @Archie
    I'll need to cut the pins off those but they should do the job nicely.
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    Just ordered a pack of them. 25 of them should be enough for me to mount my 3 JRKs and have a couple of spares for when I sort out my 'extra features' like wind etc.

    Another piece of the jigsaw comes together.
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    They arrived.
    I'll post up some pics as soon as I try them out. Hopefully they do what I need them to do.
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