capardo Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 All, I am thinking of building a covered structure outside to hold the LOR controllers during the Halloween/Christmas show season. Instead of hanging the controllers vertically (all of the cords hanging down) in the structure, I am thinking of laying the controllers down flat horizontally on a shelf (the cords facing me at waist height). Are there any issues that you see with orientating the controllers this way? Assume the structure is properly vented and properly covered and the controllers have the plastic/metal boxes covering them as well. One of the controllers is the model that has the MP3 built into it with a metal case on the outside. Does that make a difference? Thanks in advance for answering... Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpageler Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Can orient themn any direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblejr Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just FYI here I use 2 controllers laying on the grass. Not covered. The boxes are waterproof. All I do is prop one end up. All of mine are outdoors and not covered. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfuller8400 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Common practice is to keep them vertical with the cords hanging down to keep moisture from getting into the electronics. I've had good luck, though, putting mine in covered bins. The bin keeps the rain/snow off, I can stack 3-4 in a bin, and the bin pulls double duty for storage in the off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithzone Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I can't see any issues either - water intrusion is the main reason the case is oriented as it is There are no obvious heat sinks or other elements that look like they direct convective airflow in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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