Mounting New Radio

[jwfoss]

Open-Mesh does sell their own mounting enclosure.
In 2014 558 used a some standoffs and a piece of polycarbonate to make a sleeve for our radio, 2015 we just used Velcro.

[Mark McLeod]

If you leave the status lights exposed, I suppose you could mount the velcro on the smooth top instead of the bottom. Attached are photos of how we tried mounting it this way when it was being gang tested with a 5v switch. It's too unsteady for competition use though. We just wanted easy access to the ports and easy visibility of the status lights. The slightly rounded top worked better with an extra piece of double-sided tape under the "wings" so to speak.

We zip-tied and velcro strapped ours on when it was used in off-season competition matches.

I think for competition we might go with a 3d printed open sleeve emphasizing removability, ventilation, status light visibility, and port/power access.

[marshall]

Originally Posted by Mark McLeod

I think for competition we might go with a 3d printed open sleeve emphasizing removeability, ventilation, status light visibility, and port/power access.

Yeah, this is what I would like too.

[topgun]

Sounds like a challenge for CAD students to put their skills to use before the season starts. I look forward to seeing the many ideas that result.

[billbo911]

Originally Posted by Mark McLeod

... with a 5v switch. ...

How well did that TRENDnet switch work for you? Were there any issues with it at all? It seems like a good choice for adding additional ports.

[Mark McLeod]

Originally Posted by feverittm

... the version that is currently being tested by the Beta test teams is a 12V units and not 5V as it was in previous years.

Something I did was make sure to flag each barrel connector with the voltage it is carrying and the device it is to provide power to. I also flag the positive wire with a red flag at the VRM end to lessen the chance of a miswire there.

Originally Posted by billbo911

How well did that TRENDnet switch work for you? Were there any issues with it at all? It seems like a good choice for adding additional ports.

I haven't had any issues with it. It's nice and light.
It couples nicely with the radio and one shared VRM, since the radio takes from the 12v side and the switch takes from the 5v side.

[nuclearnerd]

Originally Posted by jwfoss

Open-Mesh does sell their own mounting enclosure.

Their indoor enclosure is a bit easier to pull the radio in and out, and it has cutouts for the indicator lights.