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Re: Why is it so hard to design a rugged carrying method for wearable components?

I've been pondering this issue and I'm considering a
metal L for support of the Serial and VGA connectors
on my 5822 and placing that within Doug's soft shell
"fashion" design.

Also, Has anyone found a successful reenforcement
method of the 5822's VGA that isn't bulky?  I know the
L won't be if all the measurements go well but I want
to see what other methods are used.

Rick

--- Freeman Pascal <>
wrote:
> I originally ordered my PCM-5822 from Advantech with
> the rail enclosure and
> the
> PS-50 DC-DC power supply with enclosure.  I was
> expecting to be able to use
> these two enclosures to mount and carry my wearable
> hardware.
> 
> I am currently carrying my hardware on a web pistol
> belt using BlackHawk
> pouches
> to carry my batteries, HMD control unit, and
> twiddler (when not in my hand).
> This
> has worked well enough, but it is bulky and draws
> too much attention
> (especially
> after Sept 11th - looks too much like a bomb :^/ ).
> 
> I've looked at purchasing an Scott eVest, but I'm
> concerned it wont work for
> me and
> I'll end up wasting the money.  Just how wide, tall,
> and deep are the inside
> pockets?
> 
> Doug's soft shell method seems too fragile to me. 
> He's bemoaned the
> destruction
> of his video connectors in more than one thread. 
> I'm also worried about
> cooling,
> I don't have a fan and I don't want to shorten the
> life time of my board by
> cooking
> the silicon.
> 
> Ideally, I'd like to use a solution like MIT's
> MIThril soft mounting and
> zipper the
> vest into my other clothing.  But, the PCM-5822 is a
> tad big mount this way
> -
> especially with the PCMCIA PC-104 adapter mounted on
> it.
> 
> Does anyone have suggestions, advice (pro and con),
> or comments that may
> help
> myself and others on the list who are battling with
> this problem?
> 
> -Freeman
> 
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