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Since spatial devices are primarily intended to detect and measure motion, introducing unwanted motion into the system is a significant concern. This means that mounting the spatial correctly is very important. Manufacturing tolerances can cause tiny gaps between the enclosure posts and the holes in the board itself.  This means the board may be able to rattle around inside the enclosure somewhat.
Phidget Spatials are excellent at detecting and measuring motion. Mounting your Phidget Spatial correctly will ensure you get the most accurate results possible.  


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To solve this, it is always recommended to mount the board itself directly to the system using bolts, instead of using dual-lock or other adhesives on the outside of the enclosure. The holes in the bottom of the enclosure go all the way through the board so mounting is easy. Simply remove the top plate of the enclosure and bolt the board through the bottom of the enclosure to the surface, and then reattach the top plate.  Make sure the bolts are tight and try to wiggle the board to see if there's still any movement.  It is a good idea to use a thread locker when doing this as well to help stop the bolts from slowly backing out over time, this is especially important in systems that undergo significant vibrations. 


We recommend mounting the board in its enclosure, directly to your system using M2 bolts.  Follow these steps:
#Remove the top half of the enclosure.
#Locate the four mounting holes.
#Bolt the Phidget Spatial to your system.
#Reattach the top half of the enclosure.
Ensure the bolts are tight enough to prevent the Phidget Spatial from moving, but not so tight that they strain the board. Any strain on the board can introduce unwanted measurement errors. 
We recommend using a thread locker on your bolts to prevent them from slowly moving over time. This is especially important in systems that are exposed to vibrations.


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Revision as of 21:52, 13 March 2024

Mounting Considerations

Phidget Spatials are excellent at detecting and measuring motion. Mounting your Phidget Spatial correctly will ensure you get the most accurate results possible.

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We recommend mounting the board in its enclosure, directly to your system using M2 bolts. Follow these steps:

  1. Remove the top half of the enclosure.
  2. Locate the four mounting holes.
  3. Bolt the Phidget Spatial to your system.
  4. Reattach the top half of the enclosure.

Ensure the bolts are tight enough to prevent the Phidget Spatial from moving, but not so tight that they strain the board. Any strain on the board can introduce unwanted measurement errors.

We recommend using a thread locker on your bolts to prevent them from slowly moving over time. This is especially important in systems that are exposed to vibrations.

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