I have a prototype board that worked right off the bat unexpectedly.
Size is about 2.2 x 1.2 inches.
The two enclosure ideas I had were mint tin or wrapping it in potting compound and copper foil.
Problems:
-I used the wrong in and out connectors, they are not sealed, so if I use potting compound it will leak into the connector.
-The in/out connectors were not placed properly on the board and sit flush with the board ends, so if I put them in a mint tin they will not protrude.
So I'm looking for some way to stick this into a very small enclosure, or find a workaround for the problems above.
Size is about 2.2 x 1.2 inches.
The two enclosure ideas I had were mint tin or wrapping it in potting compound and copper foil.
Problems:
-I used the wrong in and out connectors, they are not sealed, so if I use potting compound it will leak into the connector.
-The in/out connectors were not placed properly on the board and sit flush with the board ends, so if I put them in a mint tin they will not protrude.
So I'm looking for some way to stick this into a very small enclosure, or find a workaround for the problems above.
One more try, maybe I didn't explain the problem clearly:
The pcb is now enclosed in copper foil, with mini jack connectors sitting flush at either end of the board.
I have potting compound here and wondering if I can put in some mini jack plugs to seal up the entrance to the female jacks so that potting compound does not enter during the cure. Is it possible to take the plugs out at about half way through the cure and leave a clean entrance to the jacks?
The pcb is now enclosed in copper foil, with mini jack connectors sitting flush at either end of the board.
I have potting compound here and wondering if I can put in some mini jack plugs to seal up the entrance to the female jacks so that potting compound does not enter during the cure. Is it possible to take the plugs out at about half way through the cure and leave a clean entrance to the jacks?
If I put plugs into the connectors during potting, won'tthe potting compound seal the plugs in place when it dries?
This is what I'm trying to avoid.
Or can I pull the plugs out when the compound is partially dry but still solid enough to hold its form?
This is what I'm trying to avoid.
Or can I pull the plugs out when the compound is partially dry but still solid enough to hold its form?
First seal the individual jacks, off the board with something and then solder and then pot. You should seal the jacks so that the potting compound does not go into it.
Another thing you can do is keep/paste something, a cube or something of the space the jack needs. Pot along with it but not over it. After drying, pull out the cube and solder the jacks.
Gajanan Phadte
Another thing you can do is keep/paste something, a cube or something of the space the jack needs. Pot along with it but not over it. After drying, pull out the cube and solder the jacks.
Gajanan Phadte
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