cetoole Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Looks like a Hammond 1550C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Looks like a Hammond 1550C. Thanks Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritzer Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Could also be a Velleman box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 More assistance/advice than sourcing ... Anybody tried tapping the mounting holes on the Neutrik PCB mount XLR connectors? Does it work? And, what size tap did you try? The panel mounting holes are very difficult to reach, and when they are packed in on a PCB, the bottom one is, so far as I can tell, completely useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 More assistance/advice than sourcing ... Anybody tried tapping the mounting holes on the Neutrik PCB mount XLR connectors? http://mouser.com/images/neutrik/images/210_301911.jpg Does it work? And, what size tap did you try? The panel mounting holes are very difficult to reach, and when they are packed in on a PCB, the bottom one is, so far as I can tell, completely useless. I have a couple at home, I'll try 4-40 and 6-32 and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I don't understand what the problem is with the bottom hole... you mean that a nut won't fit? Anyways, I use these all the time. I just grab a 4-40 or M3 socket head screw and torque them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I think the problem is getting the nut there when they're close together on a PCB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I think the problem is getting the nut there when they're close together on a PCB. That's what I figured.. But, they are not made to use a nut. There are two different versions (from the Neutrik website): Standard: selftapping TAPTITE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 The versions that I have, which are whatever Marc sent me, are able to be tapped quite easily for a 4-40 screw. 6-32 would require redrilling, which seems like a waste of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Not sure if this is the best thread for this, but it doesn't seem like it's worth it's own thread. I know a number of folks here use Cam-Expert for front panels, but Front Panel Express just sent out an email to newsletter subscribers indicating that the latest release of their software (due on April 12) will also include an OS X version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Not quite a part for a project, but I'm looking for a good magnifying lamp. Anyone have recommendations? I know there was some discussion elsewhere on this board and I've searched but came up with nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 http://www.head-case.org/forums/do-yourself/8027-good-inexpensive-desk-task-light.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks for the link, my search-fu is weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks for the link, my search-fu is weak. Indeed, all I searched for was "lamp", it was on the first page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les_Garten Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks for the link, my search-fu is weak. I bought this setip with the Quasar Light System and the secondary Loops on each side called optiloups and it is awesome! Quasar LS Lighting System for Optivisor: LEDs Surround Optivisor Lens Plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I bought this setip with the Quasar Light System and the secondary Loops on each side called optiloups and it is awesome! Quasar LS Lighting System for Optivisor: LEDs Surround Optivisor Lens Plate Very cool! What magnification did you get for the optivisor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les_Garten Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I got 2.5. With the OptiLoupe I get 5x. The lenses are Glass I believe, they are very clear and sharp all the way to the edges. The Quasar light system bathes a large area in intense White-Blueish light. Total pleasure to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I got 2.5. With the OptiLoupe I get 5x. The lenses are Glass I believe, they are very clear and sharp all the way to the edges. The Quasar light system bathes a large area in intense White-Blueish light. Total pleasure to use. Thanks so much for the link and recommendation, I'm definitely picking up a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les_Garten Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Thanks so much for the link and recommendation, I'm definitely picking up a set. When you get it, let us know what you think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Anybody know a good source for angle brackets like the one pictured? Basically, this one would be about perfect if the measurements were in cm, not inches. Overall, I am looking for aluminum or stainless, 20mm to 40mm in length, and holes for 4x 4-40 screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Anybody know a good source for angle brackets like the one pictured? Basically, this one would be about perfect if the measurements were in cm, not inches. Overall, I am looking for aluminum or stainless, 20mm to 40mm in length, and holes for 4x 4-40 screws. I'd source something like that locally if I needed them in great quantities... otherwise, I'd DIY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I'd source something like that locally if I needed them in great quantities... otherwise, I'd DIY. Agreed, the mix of metric and standard (mm dims, 4-40 screws) doesn't seem likely to be found on a shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Doug, how many do you need anyways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I'd source something like that locally if I needed them in great quantities... otherwise, I'd DIY. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything like it in the local hardware stores. Agreed, the mix of metric and standard (mm dims, 4-40 screws) doesn't seem likely to be found on a shelf. Sorry, I didn't mean to be that specific. One side will go into aluminum using a small machine screw, the other into wood using a small wood screw. It needs to fit in a space less than 50mm. But, whether those screws are M2.5, 4-40, #4, whatever -- doesn't really matter. I just need something that is overall small. Doug, how many do you need anyways? 50, 100? Not sure yet, but more than 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Unfortunately, I haven't found anything like it in the local hardware stores. oops, I meant a local machinist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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