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davidthefat 08-02-2012 00:23

Issues with mounting encoders on Toughbox Mini
 
The mounting holes on the Toughbox mini are too small and I doubt they are even threaded. They just look like place holders. I believe they are made for the US Digital encoders that we all use, but due to the fact that teams rarely buy Toughbox minis, there might have been a mishap and the holes were just forgotten about. Any solutions to this? We do not want to resort to drilling the holes ourselves.

Tom Line 08-02-2012 00:28

Re: Issues with mounting encoders on Toughbox Mini
 
All the toughbox minis we have measure to the print specification found on AM's website. Does yours?

The shell of the mini is a composite. That makes it easy to fasten things do because you can use self-tapping screws rather than tapping it yourself.

Why wouldn't you want to drill them if you need a larger size?

ratdude747 08-02-2012 00:32

Re: Issues with mounting encoders on Toughbox Mini
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by davidthefat (Post 1122204)
The mounting holes on the Toughbox mini are too small and I doubt they are even threaded. They just look like place holders. I believe they are made for the US Digital encoders that we all use, but due to the fact that teams rarely buy Toughbox minis, there might have been a mishap and the holes were just forgotten about. Any solutions to this? We do not want to resort to drilling the holes ourselves.

Been here before... either use self-tapping screws or get a tap and start threading. the first is quicker but the second is more "proper"; both work just fine.

Thad House 08-02-2012 00:36

Re: Issues with mounting encoders on Toughbox Mini
 
I know this isnt the proper way, but we just used alot of pressure and used the screws that came with the encoders. It worked, but i would recommend the tap if you have one.


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