[sdiy] Panel glue for light pipes

[Eric Schlappi]

You can glue them (I have done that, though I'm currently forgetting the
name of the superglue we like), but depending on the series the data sheet
may specify a "mounting ring" which is a little bit of rubber sized to the
lightpipe. I am currently using VCC lightpipes and mounting rings RTN_100
or RTN_150 depending on the size.

I find this to be easier than dealing with panel tolerances for press fit
and cleaner than gluing. They do require a bit of space around the
lightpipe.

On Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 11:39 AM cheater cheater via Synth-diy <
synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:

> google "optical glue for lightpipes", i can't help other than tell you
> i know that they exist
>
> On Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 10:54 AM Sean Ellis via Synth-diy
> <synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hello!
> >
> > I have a project with a lot of LEDs and would like to use some front
> inserted light pipes on a panel, but the idea of relying on pressfit
> plastic doesn't sound so good.
> >
> > Is there a good way to secure these types of light pipes? It seems like
> sticky fingers would pull them out.
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