The NEW Build Your Own Arcade Controls
Arcade Collecting => Miscellaneous Arcade Talk => Topic started by: opt2not on September 28, 2017, 07:05:45 pm
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I'm planning on sandwiching my arcade PCB's between 2 pieces of plexi/acrylic using stand-off's, so that they're nicely displayed and easier to transport in and out of a cabinet.
What's the consensus about static? Should I be worried about build-up? I've read different opinions about this, some say I don't need to worry if I use stand-offs, some say all I need to do is make sure there is a ground connection to the plexi/acrylic to dissipate the charge. Others say that build-up is inevitable and I shouldn't be putting PCB's between plastic.
Anti-static plexi/acrylic seems to be incredibly expensive per sheet, so I'd rather not go that route. Anyone wanna weigh-in on this?
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I would think it would be an issue especially if you are moving them around.
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I'm planning on sandwiching my arcade PCB's between 2 pieces of plexi/acrylic using stand-off's, so that they're nicely displayed and easier to transport in and out of a cabinet.
Does the cover need to be clear?
If not, how about some hardboard like this (https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=hardboard) or this (http://www.homedepot.com/s/hardboard?NCNI-5)?
It comes in various finishes including smooth white and won't generate much of a static charge.
Scott
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Yeah, preferably clear.
I no longer have a cabinet with a vertical monitor, only a horizontal oriented one, so I play vertical games with a supergun set-up. When I have my PCB's out, they're just sitting on my desk all exposed. My plan is to have them in a clear semi-enclosed case that protects them from dust as well as looks nice displayed on a shelf.