Torqumada286 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 jlarson wrote:I mount mine right on the displays so the cords are shorter.That's a really neat set up. What size PVC is that?Torqumada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlarson Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I used 4 inch PVC for the ends and 2 inch PVC for the middle.I will dig some more pics and video out in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul M Krupa Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 How about a pic of the inside I am thinking about a multiple controller box.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 http://www.highcountrylights.com/blog/controller-stands.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulXmas Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 George Simmons wrote:Torqumada286 wrote: What's the best way to mount your controllers for both safety and security?I think this is a highly personal question and I'm surprised you'd ask such a thing. But since you did, I believe most people mount them from the side. Just make sure you always know where the dongles are. For maximum security, I recommend tying the power cords around your waist. A square knot will keep them in place until you're ready to dismount.Hope it helps. Please DON'T post pics.I was sort of the same thing when I read the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericnagel Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Paul M Krupa wrote:I have mounted mine with screws right to the house3 of mine are screwed right into the house, and the 2 CCR controllers are mounted to PVC poles with encouraging signs posted to them I also have security cameras keeping an eye on things.What I've found is the biggest problem you'll have are kids. Most people don't know the value of the controllers & lights. Anyone in it to resell will go after your extension cords for the copper wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeiilll Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Paul M Krupa wrote:How about a pic of the inside I am thinking about a multiple controller box.ThanksSure Paul, here you go.The 4 switches on the top are power for each card so that I can run just one card if I want or if I need to work on something.There are 2 30 amp power receptacles on the bottom for power cords to plug in and 4 slots for the display cords to enter.Also have 2 weatherproof Cat 5 plug ins on the side of the unit. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeiilll Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 And another Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeiilll Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 bottom Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeiilll Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Weatherproof Cat 5 plugs Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeiilll Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 And one of my many "single" controllers that I use. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torqumada286 Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Beeill, that's a pretty amazing looking cabinet. I might build up to something like that one day.Torqumada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul M Krupa Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Beeill,Thats some pretty nice work on that cabinet, where did you find the weatherproof cat5 connectors? Been looking but haven't seen anything like that yet.Thanks,PMK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeiilll Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Paul M Krupa wrote:Beeill,Thats some pretty nice work on that cabinet, where did you find the weatherproof cat5 connectors? Been looking but haven't seen anything like that yet.Thanks,PMKThank YouThe connectors and covers came from Mouser.The connectors are NE8FDP:http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Neutrik/NE8FDP/?qs=2AuUxvzm3x9aC81%252bSNrx%252bhla5ftleyF0l2jNUtjE2F0%3dand the covers are 568-SCDX:http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Neutrik/SCDX/?qs=R5cXQUTKuHXs8%252b0fPJ0se4gYSNM2a1ppYou can also get the NE8FDP connector cheaper at Parts Express:http://www.parts-express.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?=&PartNumber=092-188&raid=2&rak=ne8fdpAnother option is an RJ45 connector with an attached piece of cat cable on it that will work just about as well:http://www.sparcotech.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=RJ45-ECSHope that helps out.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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