1

I am considering to put a custom PCB card that I made, into my computer.

It won't go on any PCI connector, it plugs in on a USB connector on the motherboard, via a ribbon cable.

I need thou to plug a device to it; which means that either I leave the PCB outside the case, hanging by the ribbon (bad idea), or I could put it in a PCI slot, using a bracket.

The issue is that the brackets that I have, do not have tabs, so I have no way to screw the PCB on them. I was hoping to find something that would allow me to put the PCB on it, and then just fit it in the PCI bracket opening, like this:

http://www.idotpc.com/TheStore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1203&idcategory=0

This one won't fit the bill since the holes are too close apart, compared to the one that I have already on the PCB (and can't make more holes).

Do you know if there is a place where they make universal PCI bracket mounting systems for custom PCB? I just need one, so can't even order a custom one (they ask me 120 dollars for one).

Thanks in advance!

6
  • Since you mentioned that it plugs into USB connector.. why not simply buy a normal male USB connector and connect it to your normal USB slot? (Rather than going through the ribbon directly into the motherboard)
    – Darius
    Nov 6, 2013 at 9:30
  • The problem is that the PCB does not have an enclosure; I was planning to keep it inside the case so I don't have to worry about it. I could get an enclosure, but then it would be a cable from the PCB to the USB on the computer, and another cable from the USB device to the PCB...it may work but it would be quite messy.
    – rataplan
    Nov 6, 2013 at 9:54
  • @newbiez - Lets be honest any solution is going to be messy. 99.9% of people who have a computer are not connecting a custom PCB board to it.
    – Ramhound
    Nov 6, 2013 at 13:01
  • PCI Bracket Mounting System exist... for standard sizes. Custom Size PCB will either have to fit those existing sizes, or you can create your own box.. (If you have a friend with a 3D Printer... they can probably print a box for you)
    – Darius
    Nov 6, 2013 at 13:50
  • @Ramhound: that's why I want to put it inside the computer case; the size of the PCB is about the same as a 2.5 hdd, so I am thinking to just grab a used network card and use that as base to support it. We work hard to find solutions and avoid mess...the fact that 99% of people don't do that, doesn't mean that can't be done.
    – rataplan
    Nov 7, 2013 at 0:08

1 Answer 1

0

http://www.idotpc.com/TheStore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1203&idcategory=0 At this point in time this might have been a product of your whants.

1
  • Could you explain ?
    – Toto
    Dec 31, 2017 at 11:20

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .