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Case/Material to Protect Raspberry Pi 3b and Zero in hostile environment

skeevestevens
skeevestevens over 7 years ago

Hi all,

 

I'm working on a project at the moment where the Raspberry Pi 3b and Zero (both in the same box doing different functions) are in a hostile environment.

 

The best example would be... imagine it was attached to a small shipping container where it is constantly picked up by a forklift, put down violently, dropped, banged into, etc.

 

There are a lot of variables, but the only one I am worried about at the moment is the Pi's themselves in the box that will be attached.

 

What is the best way to mount them, or material to surround them with that would best protect them from being destroyed quickly?

 

Thanks for the help guys.

 

...Skeeve

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    DAB over 7 years ago

    Hi Skeeve.

     

    Make sure that all of your components are securely fastened.

    If there is any flexibility at all, you will get things breaking off due to the moment of inertial. Even small things.

    If you can, seal everything in a podding compound.

    Try wrapping the case with gel to get as much shock absorption as you can.

    If any part of the insides can move, they will probably break off after repeated drops.

     

    DAB

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    skeevestevens over 7 years ago in reply to DAB

    Hmm. I thought them being anchored would be worse.

     

    If they were floating on some kind of gel base, and able to move a

    little... kind of like suspension on a car... when it is tight, it is very

    rough.

     

     

     

     

    ...Skeeve

     

     

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    skeevestevens over 7 years ago in reply to skeevestevens

    Sorry about the email signature... I assumed it would strip it when replying via email.

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    Sorry about the email signature... I assumed it would strip it when replying via email.

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