New Grounding Solution

[JimB 0]

So I just got my stand-less PCUT in this afternoon, and I'm slowly working through the setup.  For the time being, it will be located on a wooden desk in my carpeted bedroom.  This threw a few red flags when I considered how the cutter would handle static electricity.  Since I have no metal stand to ground the chassis to, I simply made my own grounding wire.

[bk2design 1]

I have mine sitting on a wooden desk in a carpeted room and have not had any issues.

[SmallSigns 23]

I have a LP24 on a wooden stand in a carpeted room -- never a glitch (except the loose connection between the chair and keyboard  )

before that I had a PCut on a metal stand in the same room -- no static issues there either.

Some people are just lucky I guess.

[JimB 0]

Yeah, I figure better safe than sorry.  The cutter is connected to a surge protector, so I have more than enough outlets to accommodate a dedicated ground line.

Got the cutter set up and did a few graphics I made last week.  Looks good so far.  Just have to adjust the offset now.

bk2design: You're from Hampton Roads? So am I.

[bk2design 1]

bk2design: You're from Hampton Roads? So am I.

Yeah, I'm in VA (shaking from a russian booster rocket) Beach. Where you at?

[JimB 0]

I'm up on the peninsula in Poquoson, although I go to school at VT.

[bk2design 1]

If ya have any problems with the pcut let me know and I can run up there and help you out.

[swaneejuggalo 0]

cool idea but i too have never had any problems with mine on a wooden stand on carpet...

[JimB 0]

So far so good.  The only static shock I've experienced has been me rubbing my socks on the carpet and then touching the grounded chassis of the cutter.