RickyYoder
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Easy Mounting RPi

Mon Mar 28, 2016 2:21 am

Hello everybody.

I'm trying to reduce clutter in my workspace by mounting my Raspberry Pi on my wall or my desk. Since I'm not the homeowner, I can't just drill holes and stuff all willy nilly. So I got some Command velcro strips from work (I work at Staples), and I am using them to mount my Pi.

However, these strips are crud, and lose their stickiness quite easily. I was wondering if there was a more industrial grade quality product I could use in lieu of these strips. Hopefully they can be affordable too?

Really appreciate any links to product pages. Thanks.

-Rick

ibx
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Location: Ontario, Canada

Re: Easy Mounting RPi

Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:08 am

The command velcro strips work better when both surfaces are flat.

Mount the RPi to a piece of plastic with stand-offs then attach it to the wall with the strips.

Cheers

W. H. Heydt
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Re: Easy Mounting RPi

Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:49 am

If you check the various suppliers, you may be able to find a VESA mount that fits a Pi. Then you may be able to mount it on the back of your monitor.

RickyYoder
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Re: Easy Mounting RPi

Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:18 am

ibx wrote:The command velcro strips work better when both surfaces are flat.

Mount the RPi to a piece of plastic with stand-offs then attach it to the wall with the strips.

Cheers
Well, the bottom of the case I'm using for the Pi is completely flat. :/ I mean, I shouldn't have expected much from strips that are geared towards hanging pictures I guess.

alphanumeric
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Re: Easy Mounting RPi

Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:37 am

Try those easy to remove after 3M command strips. http://www.staples.ca/en/3M-Command-Pic ... aQodCdQI1g

ibx
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Re: Easy Mounting RPi

Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:37 pm

Those velcro strips have a high sheer strength. If what your mounting is thick (a few inches off the wall) then double the surface area of the base with a sheet of 1/4" plastic and also support any wires with other hooks.
Cheers

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