Hey,
I have one of these:
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/produc … cts_id=790
Unfortunatly, the smallest screw I have is a M3. Smallest my hardware store sells. I was wondering, if I drill the 2.5mm hole out to 3mm, would it break anything?
Cheers,
Nick Debopar
In my experience, you can’t make them much larger than they are without a risk that the corners will break off.
The serlcd version of the same product (which I have) has holes that measure about 0.095 inches. I think pushing it to 0.125 (clearance hole size for M3 screw) may be possible if you have a step drill bit and you go slowly.
I think that I was able to mount my displays using 2-56 screws. I don’t remember having to drill the holes out, but I can’t be sure. If you have a Radio Shack near you, they carry the 2-56 screws and nuts in small quantities.
Two words:
McMaster-Carr
They’ve got everything, and at least here in the U.S., delivery is preternaturally fast. I believe they have some kind of bargain with Satan. I once ordered a pair of snap-ring pliers at 5:30 PM, and they were at my door at 10:30 AM the next day. There was a whiff of sulphur in the air.
It’s probably an M2.5. I’ve got some here (and nuts) if you are really stuck. There isn’t any problem getting them here in the UK.
Leon