Thread: Issues with mounting encoders on Toughbox Mini
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Re: Issues with mounting encoders on Toughbox Mini
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Originally Posted by davidthefat View Post
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.
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