Mounting New Radio

[s1900ahon]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

When we tested the new radio at IRI, we zip-tied it

We did too, but the specific way we did it was probably not that good.

At IRI we noted that there were some features to wall mount the radio and used these to slide (slowly and gently) a zip tie through from one end to the other. We then used a second zip tie to form a loop and secure the radio to a 1x1 VEX tube.

Later inspection of a radio by Big Al showed that there are small coax segments that we could have damaged if we were more forceful. We lucked out.

So, we should be careful about how we zip tie. I'm thinking of tasking one of the team members to come up with a 3D printed connecting platform that uses 4 short barbs on the sides to grip half-way up the venting slots on the side. A bit like a phone case. If this is successful, I'll have the student share the design.