11 Oct
2007
11 Oct
'07
1:33 p.m.
Rich writes:
I want to use a sheet of Plexiglas to make a case
for my KIM-1.
Fabrication isn?t a problem, but I wanted to open it up for
discussion about
any static electricity issues. Should I be concerned
about using
Plexi for
this project or what recommendations do y?all have for
mitigating
the
possibility of damage.
The biggest problem, IMHO, of plexiglass is that static buildup
attracts
dust to the case :-).
That said, there are anti-static sprays and "static-dissipative" and
"anti-static" acrylic sheets available if you're worried about either
ESD damage or just all the dust!
I don't think it's sold by Rohm directly so you might want to use
"acrylic" rather than "Plexiglas" in google searches. McMaster-Carr
is a great place to get the stuff if you don't have a local plastic
shop that stocks it. (I used to have a really really good platic
shop in my neighborhood, but it got bought out by a national
chain and now the retail side sucks rocks.)
Tim.