Best hook & loop strips according to redditors
We found 133 Reddit comments discussing the best hook & loop strips. We ranked the 54 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 133 Reddit comments discussing the best hook & loop strips. We ranked the 54 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Or add this stuff, which makes velcro seem weak and meaningless: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener/dp/B007OXK272
3M dual lock velcro walmart carries it, way better then regular velcro
paired with some good rubberized straps itd be safe to say if the battery moved after a crash thatd be the least of your worries
Depends on your desk and how permanent you want the solution for ONE layout.
My first choice would be a good cable management channel that can hold it, it's permanent while maintaining flexibility in use, and ease of access if you need to move it. something like this or like this. Depending on your desk, there may be some specifically designed for it.
After that I'd go with Velcro is a great option since it is less permanent than
Custom Screw mount is basically the last option I'd go with - it's permanent and not at all versatile, if you need a new brick you might be SOL.
Velcro to kind of sucks IME, it always leaves the pedals loose and wobbly.
Recommend Dual Lock. It's like velco with anger issues
https://www.amazon.ca/Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener-TB3561/dp/B007OXK272
Velcro strips, although if command strips didn't stick then I don't know what would.
I would say it's as close to the vive w/ DAS as the quest could be comfort-wise, an immense improvement overall. The face cushion of the vive is more plush but that's the only difference IMO.
Links are in the description, but here they are as well:
edit: added new velcro
I got you fam
https://www.amazon.com/Tilos-3mm-Rhinoskin-Velcro-Gloves/dp/B003JPCILC
And
https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Sticky-Back-Black/dp/B00006IC2L
Easy peasy
My temps are fantastic.
Ambient temp of 22
CPU idle = 28
CPU load = 36
GPU idle = 29
GPU load = 38
I'm in the midwest in the states and right now there is a nice cool breeze with the windows open. The other day the ambient temp was around 28-29 so all idle/load temps were about 5 degrees more than what they are now. Nothing ever above or at 45 however (even when maxing out battlefield 4 while streaming youtube and chatting online).
The pumps and reservoirs were first held on with some screws and washers as there are plenty of holes on the side of the drive cages to attach these to. However, I noticed that this caused the drive cages to bend under he weight. So much that the drive doors would not stay shut and it was very noticeable. This was caused by a combination of my incredibly heavy glass reservoirs and the very thin drive cage material/metal.
To combat this, I used this 3m dual lock stuff which works remarkably well. It holds stronger than any simple velcro I have ever seen or used. Absolutely amazing stuff and I highly recommend it for modding. Once you join two pieces together you would swear that they are permanently glued together. I then used some zip ties and strung them from one side of the drive cage to the other (out of view and cannot be seen without opening up the drive cage doors) to prevent any more bending or bulging from the cages.
If you use washers and nuts, you will have to make sure that the head of the screw is facing the inside of the drive cage. the nut will be attached to the screw on the outside of the drive cage. This will allow the drives to still move in and out of the cage. Otherwise if your screw is protruding too far into the cage, your drives will nt be able to move in or out.
Anything but zip ties. We use this and it's perfect. Cut to size. iMBAPrice Long Cable Fastening Tape - (Pack of 2) 0.75 inch One Wrap Hook & Loop (75 feet) 25 Yards/Roll - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011H7JLB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.lswzbPGYK63W
Genuine Velcro 1804-OW-PB/B-5 One-Wrap Self Gripping Strap, 5' Length x 1" Width, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0TTPL8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mta8CbRMKHF5W
The OG product.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener/dp/B007OXK1AK/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=3m+lock&qid=1557450379&s=gateway&sr=8-5
Yep! I made the background with Photoshop, and had it printed and laminated at Fedex/Kinkos. It's attached to the glass with 3m Plastic Velcro.
The pipe is two pieces of PVC pipe glued together, sanded with 220 grit sandpaper, and spray painted. Then I let it sit for a week to make sure it was all dry.
I cut the stairs and castle pieces, and my mom put them together and painted them. Then we put a piece of plexiglass behind the bottom two rows of castle windows so Yoshi couldn't get stuck in there.
Dual lock velcro also does a fantastic job at helping to hold a battery still if you're looking for a slightly more refined solution.
I actually use these on a $40 wal-mart chair, and it's perfect.
but the way arm rests tend to be mounted on gaming chairs you may want these as they'll put them more towards where you can reach without contorting.
Hope either of these help you out :)
EDIT: I attach them using this stuff and it is amazing and lasts so much longer than regular velcro, and it's great if you might want to take off your hotas and attach it to your desk or another chair.
I have always used 3 cables tied together with these [VELCRO wraps](VELCRO Brand - Sticky Back Hook and Loop Fasteners| Perfect for Home or Office | 5ft x 3/4in Roll | Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IC2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mLODDb57DXZ66) cut to size. And I got 3 different colored electrical tapes to have each cable color coded. For the proper input/output. You can even cut a small piece of tape to put on you pedal/amp input/output/send/return to make it foolproof. There are more expensive solutions. But this has always worked for me and is pretty inexpensive. I definitely don’t recommend cable ties as they will damage cables over time.
I think an RMA would be on the cards rather than the glue. Or theres always http://imgur.com/a/vyxZCpG
EDIT that wasnt overly helpful first off nightmare on busting it sorry for your loss, if you go down the DAS route this might help:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01EFPKMH6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 pop socket for battery on DAS.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07D4DZXW2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1.5ins Dring
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CNWVKUQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (nice stuff, soft for loop around Dring)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JJPPNHM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ( 2ins rather than 1 but worked well for main DAS mount, just cut it to rough shape stuck it on then went round on a cutting mat with a craft knife, feels super strong do not feel the need for wrapping more velro)
DAS
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/htc-vive-deluxe-audio-strap-99hamr002-00-vr-005-hc.html
Battery
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07HBTY3Z2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2x 90 Degree USB C Type C Male to Female Adapter, Right & Left 90 Degree USB-C 3.1 Type-C Male to Female Extension Adapter for Laptop & Tablet & Mobile Phone https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RP5LQQL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_orfoDbAKMKDWV
AmazonBasics Double Braided Nylon USB Type-C to Type-C 2.0 Cable | 0.3 m, Dark Grey https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CWH4ZB9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ksfoDb38GDD61
Guide:
https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/btbf0g/how_to_do_the_frankenquest_mod_vive_das_quest/
More pics http://imgur.com/a/SvsNS84
Good luck hope it gets fixed up.
Good call! I keep the extra lengths (typically 2-3ft) of my straps tidy with double-sided velcro. Never had a problem with them coming loose.
You could just slap the soft side of some velcro on it, then make a daily ritual of slapping it somewhere obvious (was about to suggest magnets since neodymium magnets kick ass, but that wouldn't be healthy for any credit cards obviously).
Posted below but here is the shelf and I used these velcro strips, surprisingly affordable. Another thing recommended is some stick on rubber pads to stop it from slippin n slidin around. Only other note, the shelf brackets make the board a little steep, kinda hard to use the wah. I'm deciding what my workaround is gonna be, but it isn't too bad for now.
buy some Velcro tape like this, and only use one side of it to attach to the side already on your bag.
I just wrote this for kids in our Scout troop; feel free to use whatever you see fit:
If the new Scouts are going to be buying a pack to take on practice hikes for the West Point Camporee or the Acadia trip, maybe they could use some advice before they hit the store.
Some folks may think “Buy once, cry once” and that’s fine. REI makes good stuff, plus the premium brands like Osprey are available in sizes to fit even little guys.
Other families may want to spend less: your Scout might be headed for a growth spurt, or might be hard on their stuff, or might not be guaranteed to stay in Scouts for ever. In that case, there are some less-expensive ways to buy a pack.
WHERE TO BUY
Discount sporting goods companies include Campmor, Sierra Trading Post, Moosejaw, and REI’s own outlet (the Garage). This offers lower prices on good gear that’s maybe from last year, or a close-out, or a weird color.
http://www.campmor.com
https://www.sierra.com
https://www.moosejaw.com
https://www.rei.com/rei-garage
When shopping online, always look for a coupon code at RetailMeNot! https://www.retailmenot.com
Amazon offers knock-offs of good-quality gear by no-name Chinese manufacturers. These items often have very few (and possibly astroturfed!) reviews; proceed with caution.
Amazon also sells its own knock-offs under the “Amazon Basics” label. Some of this stuff is pretty darn good: for example, I bought the 75-liter version of this internal frame pack last year (on sale for $40.15!) and was surprised at how well-made it was, with decent materials and good features. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0141MQRGI/
That pack is almost identical to another — and $20 more expensive -- item, the Teton 4000: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00167TGII/
No, the Amazon Basics pack won’t last for ever, and it’s not ultralight, but it’s functional and inexpensive.
Ask around! Someone in the troop or your family or neighborhood or workplace may have gear they don’t use any more, or may be able to lend you some stuff to try before you buy.
You can sometimes buy used or new gear on Craig’s List or a FaceBook group. The usual reminders of how to shop carefully online apply: never send money electronically, meet in a public place, don’t send anyone your credit card number, bring a friend to the meet-up.
REVIEWS
As for reading reviews to help select an item, there are very good reviews at Outdoor Gear Lab. Here’s their most recent (Nov. 2017) round-up of “budget backpacks”: https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-budget-backpacking-pack
(Note that the super-cheap option they suggest at the end is…the Teton pack linked to above!)
Amazon reviews are often bought, so I am suspicious of items with fewer than fifty or 100 reviews.
The (often truly awful) web site Reddit has a community about camping gear, and you can search it for reviews. (Just make sure not to read any other communities there.) https://www.reddit.com/r/campinggear/
And of course you can ask around the troop! Other Scouts and families have a lot of experience camping, and can share what they know about various manufacturers, specific items, or stores.
Couple of thoughts:
You could paint the zippers black.
There exists Velcro tape with adhesive on both sides (like this) and if you look around a bit you can probably find one that has fairly ridiculously strong adhesive. You could cover the zipper with the Velcro, adhering one side (the hook side, say) to the boot and cutting it in half so one half is on each side of the zipper, then adhere a strip of black cloth or black leather to the other side (the loop side, say) so you can use the zipper functionality and then cover it with the Velcro cover. Note that the adhesive will probably start to fail if it gets very wet but you could stitch the hook side on and the stitches wouldn't be visible so wouldn't have to be very pretty.
It doesn’t have to be a pain. Get some of this and a strong pair of scissors.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IC2L
Cut the lengths you need and you can easily bundle wires together, but more importantly bundle them to those speaker stands, table legs, etc. That velcro roll might even be cheaper somewhere like monoprice, but it’s handy to have around.
If I may, I strongly suggest 3M Dual-Lock, not normal velcro. Dual-Lock is intense stuff and will last you much longer.
Oohh thanks for the suggestion! This looks like it should do the job fine.
3m Dual Lock and a rubber mallet
3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener SJ3560 250 Clear, 1/2 in x 6 Ft by 3M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0141MQRGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2w0Rzb9CHAC1R
Prep both surfaces with isopropyl alcohol and use this stuff -- it works wonders:
3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener SJ3550 250 Black, 1 in x 4 Ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07STXS463/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_h45PDbSXXQF1Z
Clean up the glue (rubbing alcohol works great) and get some of the 3M "Dual Hook Fastener"
IE This: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Reclosable-Fastener-SJ3560-Clear/dp/B0141MQRGI/
The size itself is great. You may have a bit of trouble furnishing it, though. For depth of bedding, you could probably add some simple "tubs" like cardboard boxes with the top cut off or those inexpensive sterilite shoe boxes. Hamsters need about 3-4 inches of deep bedding, but they really only need it for nest, a few fun tunnels, and food storage. A couple hundred square inches of deep bedding with more shallow bedding in other places would be fine.
The ramp is a bit steep, and would be unusable for a sick or old hamster, but you could just replace it with a longer board and glue down some coarse sandpaper for grip.
Secure the top with something better than gravity. Hamsters can lift quite a bit with their wedge-shaped heads. I'd screw a pair of "screw eyes" or hooks onto each front corner and use reusable zip ties to hold it secure. Easy, strong, and cheap.
With wood, there's a chance that a determined hamster could chew a hole through it if they can get a good purchase to start chewing from. The back looks especially susceptible because it seems like masonite or some similar fiberboard. Check it every few days. If you see a danger spot, you can just cover it with aluminum flashing. It's basically super thick aluminum foil for waterproofing the edges and corners of roofing. You can cut it with scissors and bend it to fit nicely on weird shapes. Attach it with cheapo silicone caulk for a bond that will last decades. Aluminum and caulk tube are just a few dollars each. Caulk gun may run you around $10 if you don't have one. But you probably know someone you can borrow from.
Put food and water on both levels because if your hamster gets hurt or sick, you want them to have it. They may be stuck on one floor while they wait for you to notice they have an issue.
Edit: I looked at the reviews by users on amazon, and it looks like this particular hutch may not be worth the money. 170 beaver dollars is too much to spend on something that may not fit together well. With that budget, you can get a 40-gallon breeder aquarium and a nice quality wire mesh lid for it. The floorspace on one of those is wonderful, the bedding depth is perfect, glass is completely unchewable and easy to clean, and you'll never get better visibility for watching your hamster. Just attach water bottles to the inner surface with adhesive velcro tape. I don't trust the other brands unless I can feel them in person.
i've done this in about 5x different ways in the past (i made this one a while ago, took about 20 seconds).
considering designing a (cheap) product specifically for flashlight mounting, if there's interest.
in this case, i used a spherical magnet mount i had lying around, adhered with 3m dual lock velcro to a cable tie mount that's zip-tied to the handle.
try this stuff, I've been using it for over 20 years and it's still not well known. When I was a kid I wanted my portable CD player on my bike so I turned my front reflector so it was level like a small table and put this stuff on the CD player & reflector and I fell in love. Soon after I added speakers, too!
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I was pretty awesome.
Amazon is great if you are looking for specific lengths, color, sizing etc. Otherwise any big box hardware or home improvement store should carry it.
3M reclosable Dual Lock 1in x 4ft
FixZilla Industrial Hook and Loop 1in x 15ft
This stuff is awesome:
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener/dp/B007OXK1AK
Much stronger attachment than normal velcro, and can be removed cleanly (might just need a bit of goo-gone to get all the residue)
I haven't had a need to put any on my synths, but I use it to hold pretty much everything else together.
Anytime! 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener TB3550 250/250 Black, 1 in x 10 ft (1 Mated Strip/Bag) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OXK1AK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FSb-Bb8T1AKGD
Sorry embedding links isn’t working for me at the moment. It’s similar to hook and loop but just holds a lot better. You don’t need much and it is very strong.
I use it for my pedals as well.
I was just buying the little ~$5 pack at HomeDepot when I needed it, but that only gets you about 6 inches.
I think this is the same stuff. I need to go to HD tomorrow and verify I was buying 250/250. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007OXK1AK
BONUS TABLE
All of the above is assuming you have everything required for building your quad if not below is a table with everything i think is necessary for building a quad. All these links will be from amazon
Part Type | Part Name | Quantity | Total Cost | Reason | Link
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Soldering Station | Hakko FX888D-23BY Digital Soldering Station | 1 | $100 | When it comes to working with quads and electronics you really don't want to skimp on the thing that's putting it together. A good soldering station can change your entire experience when it comes to building quads. For this reason we go with a Hakko once bought you will not need anything else later on. | http://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888D-23BY-Digital-Soldering-FX-888D/dp/B00ANZRT4M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1458237822&sr=8-7&keywords=soldering+station
Hot Glue Gun | CCbetter® Mini Hot Glue Gun | 1 | $15 | You will use this more than you think, everything from securing your camera, antennas, etc to adding extra insulation to your components to ensure nothing falls off or gets ripped off. | http://www.amazon.com/CCbetter%C2%AE-Temperature-Melting-Flexible-Projects/dp/B01178RVI2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458237957&sr=8-3&keywords=hot+glue+gun
Velcro | VELCRO Brand - Sticky Back | 1 | $11 | Sometimes you need things to only stick for a bit then take it off. Velcro is pretty much self explanatory keep your vtx in place among other things | http://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Sticky-Back-Black/dp/B00006RSWT/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458238198&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=stick+yvelcro
Zip Ties | Heavy Duty Black Cable Ties | 1 | $11 | The corner stone of fpv IMO. These are keeping more quads flying than anything else. | http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Black-Cable-Ties-120lbs/dp/B003Y61A10/ref=pd_sim_60_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=41r7oTe3IpL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1G5GJ28Z3M8JBJDW67RV
Solder | Miniatronics Corp 1064004 Rosin Core Solder 60/40 4oz | 1 | $12 | You are always going to need solder and this as the flux mixed in meaning it will be a very easy to use solder. | http://www.amazon.com/Miniatronics-Corp-1064004-Rosin-Solder/dp/B0006O933K/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1458238393&sr=1-7&keywords=solder&refinements=p_85:2470955011
Velcro Straps | Reusable Dubbex Black Velcro Cable Ties | 1 | $13 | Can be used for pretty much anything like batterystrap, hold wires down etc. | http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AW0BDNK?psc=1
Voltmeter | Blackcell DC 3.2-30V LED 0.56inch Panel Meter Digital Voltmeter | 1 | $7 | Eventually something is going to go wrong and you are going to have to ensure that your voltages are correct. You are going to need this to verify volt outputs and to figure out what they are when there is no documentation for what you are looking at | http://www.amazon.com/Blackcell-3-2-30V-0-56inch-Voltmeter-Two-wire/dp/B00ZZIXT8W/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1458238663&sr=1-6&keywords=voltmeter&refinements=p_85:2470955011
Desolder Tool | LyonsBlue Desoldering Vacuum Pump | 1 | $9 | Very useful for cleaning up to much solder or removing solder from contact pads to redo. Simply heat up the solder and suck it out. | http://www.amazon.com/LyonsBlue-Desoldering-Vacuum-Solder-Removal/dp/B003FHYL7I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458238959&sr=8-2&keywords=desolder
TOTAL | FOR | ALL | $178 | |
VELCRO - Industrial Strength - 2" Wide Tape, 15' - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006RSP1/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_Lu42wbXY3P2CH
That's what I use.
Here is the stuff Pedrotheterror recommended. I have never personally used it though. Seems a bit overkill as well.
3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener TB3550 250/250 Black, 1 in x 10 ft (1 Mated Strip/Bag) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OXK1AK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_Fv42wb66S3VNH
Yep, this roll in particular.
Non-mobile: this
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As a simple hack, I've used double sided velcro like this one before to help with this, just put one side each on the fabric between buttons and it's magic! You have to replace it after ~5-10 washes but still - better than nothing :)
I constantly deal with cars at night as I use my board to commute every day along the bike lane. I removed the elastic strap from one of my camping headlights and then used velcro tape to attach that to the front of my helmet. Similarly, I took a bicycle brake light and used velcro tape to attach that to the back of my helmet. The two of them combined ensures that cars see me at night, especially when they're somewhat close by and preparing to take a right turn in front of me. Seeing as how low to the ground shredlights are, I doubt that they're going to be effective in those high traffic situations. However, you said you're going to be riding at 1am, so maybe my level of visibility won't be as necessary.
Headlamp: $9 (I used an old one that was lying around)
Bike Brake Light: $5
Velcro Tape: $7.50 (You only need a small piece, so you can save the rest for other DIY)
Personally, I think this is the best solution as other board-mounted lights will come loose after a while from the vibrations. Plus, you can look straight at a car that's about to do something stupid and set your headlamp to "flashing" so that they pay attention.
I've done the same with SSDs and other thing. I put velcro on everything. You should look into 3M dual lock I've been using it more and more for things.
Use this to fasten the grill cloth frame to the speaker baffle. That way you can take it on and off for access. You only need 4 smallish pieces to hold it on.
Back in the day of CoD4, I velcro'd a (modified) cork to my joystick. Put sensitivity almost to the max, and I would wreck face with smgs in close quarters.
You will have a much larger range of motion which translates to finer adjustments, meaning you should be less jerky.
IMO, it's not worth buying the product unless you share the controller with others and they don't like the joystick extension. If you have the right materials, I think DIY'ing this solution is better than paying for however much your kontrol freeks cost. Also, if you DIY, you can customize the length of your extension, giving even finer control over non-DIY solutions.
Just for those who do want to DIY, I used some adhesive velcro, like these but I cut them into a circle. Also cut the cork to 50-75% of its original length, but that will be variable depending on thumb length.
I put velcro on the batterys and on the area where the battery goes on my RC aircraft, Never have a problem.
On the cheap side I would use 3M Dual Lock, it's similar looking to velcro but WAY stronger. Instead of hooks and loops it uses opposing mushroom tops, the one I linked is the medium strength (250) and I think a 4-5 cm square on all four corners would be more then strong enough to hold up an A2 aluminum print (don't use too much, it is strong!). It's also nice that unlike velcro you use the same material on both sides, so you don't have to keep track of what you put on the wall or print.
A step up from that in price would be aluminum standoffs. Nicer looking, but much pricier and requires drilling a hole in the wall.
1x4 board cut to desired length, built into desired size/shape. $5-20, or possibly repurposed.
Stain, sandpaper, glue, miter box and saw, clamps. $50 mostly reusable, building tool kit.
pedalboard tape $30 enough for 10-15 pedalboards.
isolated power supply $40.
The tape is the best, I unabashedly recommend it, 3M makes good stuff. The power supply I cannot recommend for or against because I have no experience with it. I'm sure some time shopping and researching will find a $40-90 solution that is recommended.
I'd suggest making the top at least two boards 18-24" wide with a 1" gap between them. Connect them with three angled bits to a bottom piece made from two more boards. Leave room for the power supply between top and bottom. Use the gap between the boards to keep the wiring. You can use more board to build a cover. Cabinet hardware to secure top to board, but be removable. It can look as raw or polished as you want. Paint, stain, stickers, whatever.
Edit: Also, watch That Pedal Show. Depending on your time, the above materials plus the time to learn and redo mistakes can quickly add up to "It might be cheaper to buy a manufactured board".
Just do what you did before but try again. Make it a little nicer looking if you want. Velcro tape is your friend if you'll need to redo it or take out/add cables. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00006IC2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PmnTDb926W3QT
should i be getting something like this to mod the top and the sides?
https://www.amazon.com/Strenco-Adhesive-Black-Hook-Loop/dp/B00H3R9S1K/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=velcro&qid=1574520914&sr=8-3
It looks as if you you bought a rectangle battery pack then velco straps should work very well to hold it into place. Maybe a bit of black high-density foam rubber backing it to provide some spring/compression action to prevent bouncing.
If there is enough room for it.
I was using these kind of ties for some time, but then I discovered a simple bulk velcro tape roll like this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071Y3TVNT. The benefit is that you can cut the tie to be exactly one wrap around with good overlap. Yes, you need scissors to cut it to the length, but not having to make 3-4 circles around the wire is a big plus in my book -- especially when you need to re-tie when you are changing the setup. I only use these large ones with the hole that keeps it on the cable on frequently re-usable stuff (like a laptop power supply, keyboard, mouse cord, etc...) In that case the "extra effort" pays off. On the back of the rack - I am not threading each and every cable tie when I do it once a year... There is also less bulk.
The cheap cam was not worth the $30 i paid for it. I got a refund and upgraded to the Roav S1 for $89. Amazing cam! Does everything a dash cam should do, and more. Been solid for the past ~2 weeks that i have had it. I mounted it in the same spot since it's a wedge cam. Going to install one in the wife's car too.
https://www.amazon.com/Dashcam-Dashboard-Resolution-Nighthawk-Wide-Angle/dp/B07DF8MQX1/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=roav+s1&link_code=qs&qid=1554945355&s=gateway&sourceid=Mozilla-search&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
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r/Dashcam has a popular competitor, the Viofo A119 V2. Seems like a solid cam and i almost went for it, but i didn't want the cost to go over $100 and the roav included a 32gb card. https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-Compact-A119-Optional-included/dp/B01M28B92C
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BTW, all these cams come with either suction cups or double sided sticky tape. I prefer black velcro so it's a bit hidden with the black and i can easily remove the cam when needed: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJPPNHM/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here are some images of my setup.
https://imgur.com/PCOgUMr
I know folks are moding the HTC Vive deluxe audio strap onto the Quest but I just couldn't do it.I use to own a vive and already bought an audio strap. Gave it away when I sold my Vive.
https://imgur.com/YYUnJvL
If you want the L Extention for the usb-c you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHQR8P9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And here's a shot of how I keep the battery on. It's not a perfect solution but it works for me. I use the quest to workout so Its important the headset be comfortable and stays in place. So far this has be a perfect solution for little money spent.
https://imgur.com/UWHRBxV
To keep the battery in place, I use Velco: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H3R9S1K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's strong and removable.
The Velcro is industrial strength self adhesive Velcro (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005756516/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
It is incredibly strong and secure. I would have a hard time pulling it off if I tried. It gets rained on all the time, and gets plenty of sun and heat. I would trust it to not budge under any heat or humidity.
I stick my gears to my chair using this one
Bracket Pole Mount VESA75/100
And this one
VELCRO Brand - Extreme Outdoor - Extreme - 1" Wide Tape, 10' - Titanium
One thing I've learned is that zip tying your shit is a pain in the ass to do, and a pain in the ass to remove.
This is what you wanna get
I had a thought, for those who would like to attach to your helmet, cap, or anything else it couldn't latch on to. Just purchase some sticky-back velcro (like this), and velcro it anywhere that you couldn't fasten it to before. Still cheaper than a GoPro.
Could it be possible to put velcro tape on the bottom of the car and on the shelf they sit on? I'm not sure how well the sticky back would adhere to the bottom of the cars or if it would leave any residue on them though.
edit: Never mind, after looking at pictures of the bottom of a 1:24, it doesn't look like it would be smooth enough to put that velcro tape on.
If you don't want to drill it, you could always stick something like this in the parts that require drilling.
These require you press the 2 parts together to secure, so it's like Velcro but on crack.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O7CWYC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gnjYDbJTDF5RZ
It's not about being smug, it's about breaking a habit. Just because millions of people do it doesn't make it right. I know plenty of data centers that use velcro strap instead of zip ties.
It's just as easy and quick to get a roll of velcro and snip off what you need. I have done plenty of setups with this and it's just as quick, also faster to undo and swap out cables.
Not OP but go to Amazon and check out 3M Dual Lock. I love this stuff.
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Reclosable-Fastener-SJ3560-Clear/dp/B0141MQRGI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1510875817&sr=8-5&keywords=dual+lock&dpID=51wv-PLULnL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Glad you like it! I love Corsair. I used to have a 650D, best case I've ever owned. I wish I never sold it. The SSD is mounted with four Velcro squares at each corner. I just paired them up back to back, and stuck the drive where I wanted it. Pretty painless!
http://www.amazon.com/iMBAPrice%C2%AE-Long-Velcro-Cable-Fastening/dp/B011H7JLB8/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1462753746&sr=1-8&keywords=fastening+tape
25 yards of "I'm not taking your cabling BS anymore!"
Just search online for 2600mAh(or around that) power bank. There are tons of different ones available. Buy a square one then buy velcro sticky strips to attach it to the Gear VR.
http://www.amazon.com/Jackery-Mini-3350mAh-Portable-Charger/dp/B00AA6CS86/ref=sr_1_9?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1462954032&sr=1-9&keywords=2600mah
http://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Sticky-Squares-White/dp/B00006IC2K/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1462954141&sr=8-7&keywords=velcro+sticky+strips
We include 3M Dual-lock so you can stick it anywhere you desire. Including in an SSD sled.
Where we placed it in H440 for photo op.
Where we placed it in I believe our Source 530.
That's literally all you need to do. It will take an hour of your time and $12.
I have a wah and a volume pedal on my board at all times. I can shake my pedalboard until the end of the world and nothing will ever fall off.
Strenco 1 Inch Self Adhesive Hook and Loop - 5 Yards - Black Sticky Back Tape Fastener - 30 Feet Total - Light Weight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ937NM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A1thDbG88KJMN
dude f that. just grab a whole roll of the stuff.
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Reclosable-Fastener-SJ3560-Clear/dp/B0141MQRGI
its great and blows normal velcro outta the water.
Why not cut the decal with the cricut first and affix the Velcro to the back afterward? It’s easy to cut thin strips of Velcro - just make sure you have matching top and bottom, and obviously cut both halves at the same time. I recommend self adhesive Velcro like this
Double sided Velcro tape is my solution, and I can switch them out easily with racing pedals.
Screw double sided tape jsut get some Scotch velcro fastening tape. https://www.amazon.ca/Scotch-Reclosable-Fasteners-1-Inchx3-Inch-sets-Pack/dp/B004O7CWYC/
Link directs to Canadian Amazon with no referral link.
Allows you to have multiple mounting locations in the room without permanant installation.
welcome!
yeah most build videos i've seen usually omit them too, but it's usually cuz those people are accustomed to building so many. HELL, the other day i was calibrating my ESC's and for some reason blheli decided to make my motors go bat shit crazy (props off of course). Lucky, the smoke stopper didn't allow it to draw too much power. so yeah you just never know.
remembered a few more.
I've learned to prevent my battery straps from breaking (and they do) put a slab of hot glue near the plastic loop where it attaches to itself.. this part of the velcro is week on EVERY strap and this is where all of mine have broken from. After slapping a glob of hot glue in this location (both sides) i have yet to break one (well now i probably will, LOL).
cut a velcro strip
http://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Sticky-Back-Black/dp/B00006IC2L
At first I was like lol, but then I was like, that's not actually a bad idea, if you use this: http://www.amazon.com/3M-Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener/dp/B007OXK1AK
It's really tough.
I bought a Tresanti standing desk (costco) and its 95% steel/glass. I plan on using super strong adhesive velcro
https://www.amazon.com/Reclosable-Fastener-SJ3550-Purpose-Scissors/dp/B07PWN832D/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=3m+super+strong+velcro&link_code=qs&qid=1573193944&sourceid=Mozilla-search&sr=8-15
Sure. 90% of it was putting an Ikea Signum underneath the desk towards the back to carry all the cables. http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/10200254/
I also used some 3M dual lock Velcro to stick the powerboard to the underside of the desk, up off the floor. https://www.amazon.com/3M-Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener/dp/B007OXK1AK
Finally, I used a number of small Velcro cable ties, kind of like these, to keep cables together. https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-ONE-WRAP-Management-Multi-color/dp/B00144CABS
Just extend the straps!
Strenco 2 Inch Adhesive Black Hook and Loop Tape - 5 Yards - Heavy Duty Strips - Sticky Back Fastener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H3R9S1K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3lEODb8159GT9
Do you have a link to these on amazon or wal-mart set up where they can be shipped directly to you?
For Example: http://www.amazon.com/Velcro-Sticky-Back-Fastener-Dispenser-90086/dp/B00006IC2L/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1377053995&sr=8-6&keywords=Sticky+Back+Velcro
But you will need to create a wish list with a ship to address (hidden) so that we can just add it to our cart and have it shipped right out to you ;)
I found the best thing is the 3M dual Lock tape used for toll devices.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Reclosable-Fastener-SJ3560-Clear/dp/B0141MQRGI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496260220&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+dual+lock+tape
Is this the same thing?
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener/dp/B007OXK1AK
I bought the Rift VR-Cover, and am currently using the thin velour padding. I find that the Velcro is extremely thin around the facial interface. This leads to the velour padding not sticking very well. This never happens while wearing the Rift, since the pressure from the straps keeps everything in place against my face.
I was thinking of using self-adhesive Velcro, such as https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H3REJ9G/ref=sxts_sxwds-tsp_3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3007296082&pd_rd_wg=ZQmZC&pf_rd_r=4DX5VP3DBDN35WQJ2GVD&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00H3REJ9G&pd_rd_w=T8wra&pf_rd_i=Velcro+tape&pd_rd_r=VD4HEKZDAE2YBX6DMRE0&ie=UTF8&qid=1500498279&sr=3
Did you have any issues with the Velcro sticking securely?
If you cycle through the pics, you'll see some white-ish strips of Velcro. This is also known as Hook and Loop tape (as a 3M brand). Just four of these strips were like $8 bucks total, so they can be expensive. But they can sustain about 10 lbs making it perfect for my surface. Here's the general idea.
I mean, can't they change their company name? I guess its probably not cheap, but then this is a problem literally because they have been too successful in their marketing
edit: Maybe I'm wrong, not an expert, but it seems to me they are in this predicament because they advertised their products as Velcro, not Velcro hook and loop.
https://smile.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Industrial-Strength-Strips/dp/B0010HADEA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1506366556&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=velcro&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Sticky-Strips-Black/dp/B000TGSPV6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1506366556&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=velcro&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Sticky-Back-Black/dp/B00006IC2L/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1506366556&sr=8-6&keywords=velcro
https://smile.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Industrial-Strength-Black/dp/B00006RSP1/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1506366556&sr=8-7&keywords=velcro
https://smile.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Thin-Fasteners-Tape/dp/B0013AIAQ2/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1506366556&sr=8-10&keywords=velcro
None of them list hook and loop anywhere, though to their credit they do list Velcro BRAND very clearly. And one of them does mention the product type as fastener. They should start advertising and packaging them as Velco brand hook and loop fasteners. That way if someone challenges their trademark in court, they can point out that every single one of their product's promotional material clearly separates the product from the company - right now, that's not clear in their own marketing (outside this video of course).
I use MRM's straps plus a bit of of Velcro Titanium on the bottom of all my batteries, I have never had an issue.
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I know I'm writing this only for myself to see, but I've used something similar to this for years now. A full length strip of the "loop" side in the middle of my phone, and I carry a couple squares of the "hook" side with me.