Mounting Brackets

[JJZolx]

No, that must be a typo because 0.45 mm length is like... the thickness of a hair, just unreal and non-existent. Also, I never heard of use of M2.5 and I know a lot about metric fasteners. M3 M4 M5 or even M6 is my bet it is. Yankees don't have "the feel" for metric yet

Google 'M2.5x0.45 inserts'. Looks like a fairly common thread size.

M2.5x0.45 Ultrasert

[Skunk]

A common thread size is whatever it is that holds the side panels on a PC case (and also secures the PCI cards to the case, among other things). I have some that are thumb screws so it's easy to get the case apart, and was hoping they fit the boom bracket, but they didn't.

[DeVerm]

Google 'M2.5x0.45 inserts'. Looks like a fairly common thread size.

Ah, ANSI naming... see, yankees adapt to metric somewhat but insist on calling it different names. I am totally confused with it as I'm used to ISO naming, which is used everywhere else in the world. In ISO terms, this is just called a M2.5 insert. The 0.45 refers to the spacing between threads and this isn't used in ISO when it's the standard (course) thread. M2.5 only has this single, standard thread, incl. everything up to and including 6mm.

So, in ISO language, M2.5x0.45 inserts means M2.5 thread and 0.45mm length! These inserts will be about 10mm in length so we would call them M2.5x10 inserts.

Again, ANSI=USA, ISO=rest of the world.

See this for naming differences: http://www.carrlane.com/Catalog/inde...2A36515F554A5B

cheers,
Nick.

[Zaragon]

There is currently a multicore (6 wire) in place which was utilised for line-level audio, coms and 18v power by the intercom. It is not configured in twisted pairs... just like a standard phone line but with 6 wires. I was going to try to use this cable to pull through some cat5 - but it is impossible due to the way they were originally layed.

Actually - another question.

I know that Cat 5 has a couple of spare wires when used for transmitting data... what would my chance be of configuring the 6 core for data transmission? I am guessing the longest run would be 40 meters.

What you could try if they are available over there are what could be called baseband modems or line drivers. They are effectively like the mains plug systems but run over unpowered cables like telephone cables.

You may have to go to a specialist provider or as these are often the type of devices that are used in hotels to upgrade their in room telephones to support ethernet then one of those type of contractors may be able to advise. This is perhaps most relevant to you as you have so many you want to do and the central units will support that number in rack type mounts.

They would easily support the cable lengths you need. They can often also supply power for in room equipment. Can't say if they support the needs of the Boom but you would have nothing to loose.

[The Moog]

To get back OT,

Any news about the availability of the Boom wall bracket? My Boom is currently precariously stood on a stool in my kitchen, and I would feel much safer knowing it was screwed to the wall!


The Moog

[The Moog]

Anyone?

I really need a set of these!


The Moog

[Ben Sandee]

On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 6:39 AM, The Moog
<The.Moog.3iriwn1226493602 (AT) no-mx (DOT) forums.slimdevices.com> wrote:
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> Anyone?
>
> I really need a set of these!

Vaporware.

[mvalera]

Considering how much we had to pay for the tooling... vaporware might be a bit strong. ;p

They're in production now, and barring any internal problems we hope to have them for sale on the store by the end of the year.

Mike

[Ben Sandee]

On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 1:04 PM, mvalera
<mvalera.3is0qb1226516703 (AT) no-mx (DOT) forums.slimdevices.com> wrote:
>
> Considering how much we had to pay for the tooling... vaporware might be
> a bit strong. ;p

Expensive vaporware? :-)

>
> They're in production now, and barring any internal problems we hope to
> have them for sale on the store by the end of the year.

I'm looking forward to it!

Ben

[Justme]

I look forward to this. HQ (my wife of course) has blocked the purchase of a Squeezebox Boom for the kitchen until we can find a mounting solution. This could very well be in.

Hopefully these brackets come on the market soon. By the way, will they be sold at the shop front on this website?