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Re: What to use as a electronics board.

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We cover our ABS control board with 4" wide Velcro loops. That way we can move components around at will and change broken components easily. A good source is

http://www.uline.com/BL_6426/Hook-and-Loop-Tape
If you're looking at having to back the velcro up with staples, also look at McMaster 94975K42 (hook) and 94975K82 (loop). 57" and 60" wide respectively, $17.20 and 10.39/foot. Then spring for the adhesive stuff on your components.
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Re: What to use as a electronics board.

If you go with screws and nuts, look into nylon screws and nuts. I get them at Home Depot and they save 1-2 pounds relative to steel.

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Re: What to use as a electronics board.

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Where would you get it from? If you get it on McMaster-Carr then which version would you get? The impact resistant or the ultra-impact resistant?

http://www.mcmaster.com/#polycarbonate-sheets/=qgtocq
Just the impact resistant. I don't imagine my board taking any direct shots and it is still plenty strong. I'm also not worried too much about the sag either.
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Re: What to use as a electronics board.

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My team uses perfboard, which is really easy to cut and makes mounting really nice and easy. We're using 1/4" this year, but 1/8" is fine for most applications.
I'll second this. We've used perfboard or similar material for years. It is light and easy to mount electronics to, particularly if you use zip ties to mount parts, which we do.
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Re: What to use as a electronics board.

We like 6mm foamed PVC plastic. It's much lighter than the solid plastics and plenty strong enough for an electrical board. Here is one manufacturer:

http://www.sintrapvc.com/
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Re: What to use as a electronics board.

WildStang has used aluminum perf stock for many years. We have to add an insulated sheet under the cRio to keep the case from conducting to the frame. The perf allows you to use tywraps to hold everything in place, controllers, wires, etc.
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