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sapro:

I'm just about to the wiring phase on my project. For the present I'm fixing the CP top to the box via velcro rather than hinges as others have done. While I hope I never have to access the wiring, realistically I will probably need to at some point.

I've been thinking about mounting my i-pac underneath the CP top panel. This way I can simply unplug the USB cable and take all of my wiring with me should I need to get into it.

Since this is my first build, is there any negative I should consider to this approach? I haven't seen this method in any of the builds I've seen on here and want to make sure there's not a good reason for that.

elkameleon:

What you are explaining here, if i'm reading it correctly, is basically how everybody mounts thier control boards... That's how I plan to mount mine, but I have a metal cp (should be a blast ::)).

JcProAm:

I've seen people use pcb standoff feet.  I have seen them at arcade paradise and groovy game gear i think.  or i saw someone say they used a bic pen gutted and then cut into equal lengths.

TopJimmyCooks:

Yes, mount it to the underside of the CP top.  It's generally the best way.  I wasn't able to do that on my cp, but it makes everything simple when you can.  for standoffs, use small diameter pipe, pen barrels, whatever you have.  there's nothing magic about those PCB feet. 

elkameleon:

That bic pen idea is damn genius! I'm gonna do that! :applaud:

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