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how to secure power supply to control panel
dubstylee:
I have seen pictures of different ways of securing the PSU inside of a cabinet/control panel, and am wondering what you guys think from experience is the best way to go? I already have some L brackets from a previous project, which would be able to hold it in place from sliding around, but that would not hold it down and prevent it from falling if the control panel was turned upside down. This _shouldn't_ in reality be a problem, but I would rather make sure that just in case the CP is flipped upside down, that the power supply doesn't fall and damage any joystick/button microswitches that would be underneath.
One method I have seen is to use straps. What are these types of straps called? Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Finally have all the necessary components, so I am starting to get to work on this control panel project and just want to make sure I'm going about things the right way.
eds1275:
The strapping you are after is called all-round. I have used it in the past as well as L-brackets screwed directly to the power supply. Just make sure to use short screws.
dubstylee:
It seems like the L brackets might work well. As far as the length, I just want long enough to screw into the metal itself, but not too long that it might accidentally make contact with any of the internal component of the PSU, correct?
Yenome:
two to four L brackets would do depending on how you have the PSU. long as you are screwing them directly to the PSU and the control panel. you may even be able to screw it to already made holes on the PSU depending on its design.
BobA:
All Round secures the component better then L brackets etc which need more holes to hold the item. The All Round goes around the item and holds it securely to whatever you strap it to. Here is a link to a thread re the strapping.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,71824.msg738816.html#msg738816
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