Wasn't sure if I have put this in the right section but I'd really like some feedback before I delve deeper.
Currently I am building a pc desk, thought it would be fun to take a cheap old IKEA desk and modify it to house a pc. The desk is made of pine would and my plan was to line the inside with white plexiglass and a glass top to show off what's inside.
The motherboard was also going to be fixed to a horizontal sheet of plexi which was raised slightly with standoffs allowing me to run all the necessary cables hidden underneath this motherboard. I feel I am maybe being too risky here due to the chance of static build up.
Since the desk is all wood my concern is how to prevent static buildup/discharge or how I can earth this safely.
Since I am at work I can't really provide a picture so I hope you can visualise my dilemma
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The best way I can show it is with this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQXn-1ryDnU
At 2min 16sec you can see he has the mobo simply resting on the wood. The difference for me is that mine will be raised off the wood laying on acrylic.
Am I ok here or do I have to switch to a metallic tray to assist with earthing? I really wanted to avoid using any metallic parts so I could keep a warm touch to the project.
Appreciate your comments. Hopefully they aren't too brutal
Currently I am building a pc desk, thought it would be fun to take a cheap old IKEA desk and modify it to house a pc. The desk is made of pine would and my plan was to line the inside with white plexiglass and a glass top to show off what's inside.
The motherboard was also going to be fixed to a horizontal sheet of plexi which was raised slightly with standoffs allowing me to run all the necessary cables hidden underneath this motherboard. I feel I am maybe being too risky here due to the chance of static build up.
Since the desk is all wood my concern is how to prevent static buildup/discharge or how I can earth this safely.
Since I am at work I can't really provide a picture so I hope you can visualise my dilemma
edit*
The best way I can show it is with this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQXn-1ryDnU
At 2min 16sec you can see he has the mobo simply resting on the wood. The difference for me is that mine will be raised off the wood laying on acrylic.
Am I ok here or do I have to switch to a metallic tray to assist with earthing? I really wanted to avoid using any metallic parts so I could keep a warm touch to the project.
Appreciate your comments. Hopefully they aren't too brutal
