Meridian Series, And Lanyards..

[+Marcie/Eric]

Dows anyone have anything that's worked. I saw one that screwed into the back hole where the power/data screws in. Frankly, that looks not only cheesy, but unsturdy, and I don't want to risk those precious little threads.

 

Anyone have any solutions besides some nylon twine and electrial tape around the antenna section? Would electrical tape hinder sattelite reception?

[tiber]

Being familiar with the internals of the Meridian Color under less then happy conditions, I can safely say that the screw on that particular part of the frame is never going to pull out. If it did, I would be impressed.

 

This case and this case both look excellent. The second one is actually padded. If you feel it's going to be a problem with the screen not being exposed, do like I plan to do: Cut a hole where the screen will sit in the case and another one for the controls. Put a PDA screen protector over the GPS screen and cut it down with a razor. If you find the padding ugly, seal it with a lighter. Tada, do it yourself GPS case. And for the lanyard, use a boot lace cut to size with two holes poked in the case, or go through or around the belt loop.

[blocko1000]

I believe a guy named team flushing grouse makes some lanyards up for meridians. I made my own though based on his designs that have been on the fourms in the past. You basically need a 4-40 knurled thumb screw and then you drill a hole through the knurled thumb part for the lanyard and attach a brass ring. All that is left to do now is cut the screw down to size and maybe a small rubber ring to help keep the screw from coming loose on you.

[+Marcie/Eric]

I believe a guy named team flushing grouse makes some lanyards up for meridians.  I made my own though based on his designs that have been on the fourms in the past.  You basically need a 4-40 knurled thumb screw and then you drill a hole through the knurled thumb part for the lanyard and attach a brass ring.  All that is left to do now is cut the screw down to size and maybe a small rubber ring to help keep the screw from coming loose on you.

I like this idea.

 

As for tiber.. I have a killer case I got for my GPS. A Caselogic camera case. Has a pocket perfect for a meridian, and a front pocket for a notepad, swag, or for me, my PDA.

 

I want a string attached so when it's out of it's case and i'm holding it treking around looking for a cache, I can wrap it tight around my wrist just in case I lose grip on it.

Edited April 19, 2005 by Marcie/Eric

[Pinon]

After I had used my MeriGold for a few weeks, the wire loop for the attachment point for the short lanyard would spring open, causing my GPSr to fall to the ground. This happen a few times...enough. I went to my local hardware store with the original threaded small bolt for comparision. Bought a brass slot headed small bolt with a fitted nut. Also bought some brass flat stock. About .040 thickness. Drilled 2 small holes in the small piece of brass and attached a small split ring. Then attached to the GPSr. Now I have a new attachment device that will NOT come apart when my hand lanyard is attached. Works for me...

 

I will admit that a nice permanent attachment point on the top of the unit would have been nice...

Edited April 19, 2005 by Pinon

[+Marcie/Eric]

So I guess that little threaded hole will suffice for something homemade?

 

I have all kinds of stuff around here, all I need is the correct size/thread screw/stud. If anyone has some pics or anything further lemme know. But i'm going to head to the hardware store tonight or tomorrow.

[+EScout]

I have made a lanyard attachement and it works very well. It is made of a small brass machine screw and a brass washer. The washer edge is put in the screw slot and soldered in place. Then I take epoxy putty and form a ball around it, leaving the hole open. The screw threads might be 4-40. They are the same as DB9 attachment thumb screws. Will try to place photo later.

[Pinon]

"Marcie/Eric"...sent pic.....check your email......

[+Marcie/Eric]

Excellent job Pinon.

 

I like that.