godman Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I was wondering if foamboard conducts electricity? I want to install my new controllers in the CG1500 cases I have and want to use a mounting board similar to the one below, I found foam board at Walmart for around $2.00. Figured I could take the Mounting boards I already have (just like the ones below) and make my own mounting boards?http://www.holidaycoro.com/Light-O-Rama-LOR-CMB24D-Mounting-Kit-p/641-kit1.htm I just don't want to fry anything so that's why I'm asking, Thoughts, suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdanna77 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Not to sure about the foam board. But I use plexiglass/ acrylic and haven't had any problems. Plus it's clear to help find the holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Laff Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I don't see how you could secure anything to form board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmilkie Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I general, I would think foamboard is an insulator, so it would not conduct electricity. Its not very rigid, so it you may have trouble supporting the board. I use plexigalss also, but the last few builds, I just screwed the boards directly into the CG1500 cases, just put a dab of silicone putty on the screws to make them water tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Weather it conducts or does not conduct. Never mount a circuit board directly to a surface. You want some air space between the little wire [Foul Language Used] on the back side of the board and any kind of surface behind the board. Even if the surface is glass. If dirt / dust builds up on the surface. There is a chance that with some moisture as in high humidity. You could get enough current flowing between two points, to cause problems. Use some form of stand offs to keep the board off of any material you use as a back plane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godman Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 The foam board is actually very rigid, Yes Max Paul, I would use plastic spacers/washers when mounting to the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdanna77 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Same here. Always used plastic spacers/washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednosetbird Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 For the cost for doing just one box, I think it is worth it to just buy the board from H.C. " It was for me" I bought the GC1500 and the board, he had good prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpageler Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I guess I wouldn't mounting something that gets hot to paper faced foamcore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednosetbird Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I tried to use the plastic faced with foam core for a prop with lights a few years ago. What a mistake that was! Thank god I got through the season! The lights started to melt it. Its pretty cold also where I live. LIVE AND LEARN!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmilkie Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 FYIThe CG1500 cases have built in 1/4" plastic stand offs; If you are using a Sandevices E682, they will mount directly to the standoffs, makes it easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I was about to use the Plexiglas/acrylic when I noticed an awful amount of static electricity from it. It was pulling my arm hair whenever I got near it. I went with the HC plate that I got merely as a template. Doesn't the stactic from the Plexiglas worry you when mounting your controllers to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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