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PCB standoffs?
Zaven:
--- Quote ---Honestly, you can cut up a plastic pen and use it instead of buying these. It's just as functional, saves time and money, and is simple to do.
--- End quote ---
Good idea, never thought of that, will use it the next time i am in a jam. As an alternative, i always go to a nearby computer repair shop "A:/prompt" And they have given me a handfull twice.
bkenobi:
If anyone wants a premade solution that works just like "cutting up a pen", any home center or hardware store should carry nylon spacers. These are functionally the same thing, but will be exactly the same length for each one and will have a nice flat end to support your boards. Also, you don't lose that $0.05 pen either ;)
Here's an example of what I mean. Most stores will have a huge assortment of sizes to pick from...
http://www.amazon.com/RSN-14-Nylon-Spacer-0-500-0-257/dp/B000FP6GO4
iscariot:
How do you mount a board to something with those spacers?
BobA:
Use a screw thru the board with the spacer or pen piece under the hole and the screw going thru the spacer into the wood of the cabinet.
Chadwick:
I have also used small zipties. Just zip them until there is only a tiny hole left then snip the excess off. Not the best way to do it, but works in a pinch when you have get all McGuyver with it.
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