Multiple PCBs in 1 box w/ wired pots - secure PCB with velcro?

[dont-tase-me-bro]

I have two large enclosures I am going to put several PCBs in with wired pots to the front, and jacks to the back. I typically only ever use mounted pots, so I need to fix the boards somehow - this is a new one for me.

I didn't see anything very conclusive when I researched this. I was going to put heavy duty electrical tape on the back of the board and on the enclosure, and then use 3M hook and loop. I saw some stuff on double sided tape, but figured hook and loop is better for easier removal.

None of the PCBs have standoff holes. I saw the edge clip standoffs on amplified parts but seems like they may not work with components right up to the side, and they're out of stock.

https://www.amplifiedparts.com/products/standoff-snap-pcb-board-edge-mount-adhesive-backing

Thanks,
Pat

 

[jwin615]

Hot glue once the wiring is complete. Or get some liquid tape and goop the whole damn thing.
I wouldn't use hook and loop. If you need to fix something or debug, it will be a bear to get off and may pull pads with it.

 

[Synchrony Pedalworks]

I have used that standoff that you listed from Amplified Parts. They work well.

 

[jcpst]

I have used dual-lock for this and it worked well. It was easy to pop the boards back out, and easy to snap in. Dual lock is more expensive than hook and loop, but superior in every way.

 

[dont-tase-me-bro]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone - I was stumped on this one. Regardless of the method used, is it best practice to have a protective layer (like electric tape or liquid tape) on the back of the board between it and whatever is holding it down?

Thanks

 

[Guardians of the analog]

 

[swelchy]

Gorilla Glue brand clear construction adhesive and a caulk gun... that shit will never move once dried... Not even king kong himself could separate them..... Thats what we use to install all our woodwork..... nothing short of a jack hammer will get it loose if it has to come back off for some reason.. ask me how I know.

 

[Guardians of the analog]

Gorilla Glue brand clear construction adhesive and a caulk gun... that shit will never move once dried... Not even king kong himself could separate them..... Thats what we use to install all our woodwork..... nothing short of a jack hammer will get it loose if it has to come back off for some reason.. ask me how I know.

this response is 100% on brand for you...glue it

 

[joelorigo]

I can't help you with your questions but this looks very interesting.What circuits are you putting in there?

 

[swelchy]

this response is 100% on brand for you...glue it

I secretly have an addiction of gluing pcb's in my builds.. can't help the urge... No one taught me any better. I shoulda been Gaurdians of the analogs redheaded step child