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Hey, I've ordered my BOM and realized I have nothing to actually mount the caps,resistors,and inductors on. What would be the best inexpensive material to mount the electronics on? Also, since I do not own a glue gun, how can I go about securely mounting the crossover components to their boards?
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Buy a hot glue gun, they're not very expensive.
Use 1/4" Masonite to mount the components on.....
IB subwoofer FAQ page
"Complicated equipment and light reflectors and various other items of hardware are enough, to my mind, to prevent the birdie from coming out." ...... Henri Cartier-Bresson -
wow that was fast!
thanks.
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I use 1/4" HDF which I think is the same thing as masonite. I use hot glue to mount the inductors and resistors, and liquid nails for small projects to mount the caps (since the caps temp ratings are lower than what the hot melt glue comes out at). This has always worked well for me. Should you need to change something the resistors and inductors are salvageable, they pop off with a good solid application of force, but the caps once glued are there. Removing them will destroy them.
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Pegboard and plastic electrical ties work well also - one advantage being if you need to change something the tie can be snipped and components can be removed without damage.
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Paul, I'd like to go this route if possible. What I don't understand is how you can just snip the zip-tie and replace it if something needs upgrading/replaced, the Pegboard is glued to the enclosure right? Thanks.Originally posted by Paul H
Speakerguy, I never thought to go with 1/4" hdf, thanks for that idea.Comment
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I've used hot glue for 20yrs. Much easier and quicker than drilling holes and using zip-ties.
If you use just a small amount it peels off the components easily and there are no bumps on the bottom of the board to make mounting it in the speaker a hassle.
Masonite has a slicker surface so it's easier to peel off the hot glue.
After the XO is tested then apply more hot glue.
IB subwoofer FAQ page
"Complicated equipment and light reflectors and various other items of hardware are enough, to my mind, to prevent the birdie from coming out." ...... Henri Cartier-BressonComment
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Drilling? - That pegboard I had kicking around was already full of holes
I mounted the pegboard to the enclosure with wood screws, with rubber washers between the enclosure and the pegboard so I could fasten it firmly without concern for vibration..
Again note I had all this stuff around the shop - there's certainly nothing wrong with the hot glue approach.Comment
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I used 3mm (1/8") mdf , drilled holes and used cable ties.
To mount the crossover internally, velcro works a treat.Comment
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Here is what I built tonight.
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