Help waterprofing desktop, or finding replacement.
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26 Aug 2025 12:13 - 26 Aug 2025 20:02 #333945
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Hey all,
I've got a Bridgeport BTC-1 milling machine, controlled by an old Dell Optiplex 755 and a Mesa 5125 card. The 5125 card connects to a Mesa 7177 card with a parallel port cable. It is in a barn without AC, and it seems the Dell is the weakpoint. It often breaks, probably due to the heat and humidity. I can get new ones for about $80 on Ebay, but would prefer to have a more permanent solution.
Can anyone recommend a good computer for this application that wont' break the bank?
Thanks,
-Hunter Long
I've got a Bridgeport BTC-1 milling machine, controlled by an old Dell Optiplex 755 and a Mesa 5125 card. The 5125 card connects to a Mesa 7177 card with a parallel port cable. It is in a barn without AC, and it seems the Dell is the weakpoint. It often breaks, probably due to the heat and humidity. I can get new ones for about $80 on Ebay, but would prefer to have a more permanent solution.
Can anyone recommend a good computer for this application that wont' break the bank?
Thanks,
-Hunter Long
Last edit: 26 Aug 2025 20:02 by hunterlong.
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27 Aug 2025 11:55 #333990
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Replied by andypugh on topic Help waterprofing desktop, or finding replacement.
I was wondering if a conformal coating would help, and found this thread, which may have some relevant ideas:
electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/...nd-will-this-prevent
electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/...nd-will-this-prevent
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