Re: Does anybody make a Wall Mount for PDAs?

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

http://www.clarinetsys.com/
http://www.clarinetsys.com/en/pdf/Wall-Desk-Mt.pdf

Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Jack Edin wrote:
>> Hi gang!
>>
>> I have a few Dell Axim x50v PDA devices I want to use around the house
>> for various home automation tasks.
>>
>> These have a bright, clear VGA (640 x 480) display with a touchscreen -
>> and 802.11, Bluetooth, etc.
>>
>> Compared to other specialized touchscreen solutions, a PDA is a poor
>> man's alternative.
>>
>> Elk Products just came out with software (ElkRM) that can control their
>> mighty M1, and it works on a VGA PDA!
>>
>> Another fine PDA software application is from Rudeo, and with it one can
>> control a computer's Media Player. It works very well, in real-time too!
>>
>> I need a way to mount (and power) a PDA onto a wall.
>>
>> I would like to be able to push-in, and pop-out the PDA to take it
>> portable...
>>
>> I expect to have to run power to it inside the wall, and a small whole
>> will be necessary for the cable.
>>
>> Otherwise a surface-mount would not require a big hole, where a
>> flush-mount probably would. Sheetrock's cheap, right?!!
>>
>> Anybody seen anything that'll work?
>>
>> I've seen vehicle windshield mounts, on a flexible gooseneck... Not
>> ideal...
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jack
>> ;-)
>
>
>Hi Jack:
>
>There are a number of off-the-shelf solutions that would fit your
>application.  I'd suggest a proper metal enclosure that you can flush
>mount that's large enough to house the PDA, and provide the necessary
>knock-outs for the wiring you're going to require.  It doesn't matter
>how deep the box is, as there are many hobby solutions out there that
>will "stand-off" the unit and still provide a rigid enough backing.  You
>  can then "frame" the PDA with a brushed aluminum or stainless steel
>plate (or cut a piece of plastic to fit).  Keep it in place with some
>velcro attached to the back (not enough to make it difficult to remove
>though).
>
>Good luck!
>
>Frank Olson
>http://www.yoursecuritysource.com