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Apart from this edge mounting kit from Adafruit, what are some ways to mount a PCB that does not have mounting holes?

I'm looking for non-permanent mounting solutions that take up little real-estate (visual and physical). So this excludes hot glue, velcro, and zip ties.

The standoffs used for mounting glass and signs for example are a possibility but they do not come in a small form factor or cheaply...

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Is there anything you can grab from a local hardware or crafts store that would do the job?

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  • \$\begingroup\$ My first impulse is to say, "Get a cheap 3D printer and solve this problem forever" \$\endgroup\$
    – benathon
    Jan 15, 2017 at 0:27
  • \$\begingroup\$ Assume no access to fab tools (like 3D printers, CNC, laser cutter etc.) \$\endgroup\$
    – Jet Blue
    Jan 15, 2017 at 1:45
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    \$\begingroup\$ Double-sided tape? \$\endgroup\$
    – calcium3000
    Jan 15, 2017 at 1:58
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    \$\begingroup\$ It's gotta be reasonably rugged/resilient to both movement and orientation. \$\endgroup\$
    – Jet Blue
    Jan 15, 2017 at 3:42
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    \$\begingroup\$ I just normally wrap the board loosely in crumpled paper for electrical insulation and padding, and then stuff it in the case. \$\endgroup\$
    – Neil_UK
    Jan 15, 2017 at 8:15

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Digikey under "board supports" in link below and then in parametric search under "holding type" choose "edge" and "corner". There's about 10 or so suitable parts.

http://www.digikey.com/products/en/hardware-fasteners-accessories/board-supports/578

Also, if you dont mind ugly, just use long screws protruding up from your base plate, a nut to hold that screw rigidly, a second nut at the height of the bottom of board, the edge of the board pushed against the screw and then a third nut to hold the PC board down. Loctite to keep nuts from loosening. Ugly but will work.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ I like the upside down screw idea, hadn't thought of that! \$\endgroup\$
    – Jet Blue
    Jan 16, 2017 at 0:09

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