[turtle]

So the operating specs say it can only operate in the 0-100ºF range.

Device Specifications Power Supply: 100-120 VAC, 15 W; 12 VDC, 1.25 A Output Status Indicators: Power, Ethernet, GPS, Computer, 3G Dimensions (H x D x W): 8.5 in. x 6.3 in. x 1.5 in. (at top), 4 in. (at legs) Unit Weight: 1 lb 2 ounces (AC power adapter not included) Ambient Temperature Range: 0o to 38oC

I want to move it into my attic rather than leave it sitting in my living area. I'd be able to put it in a more centered area of my house if I can get it in my attic. (My house is much like a one floor box.) Of course the attic is going to swing out of this range. Just wondering what I could do to get this moved into the attic without pumping living space air around it. Or maybe a creative way to do just that.

I was thinking of just putting a fan or two on the top of the unit to force air up through the unit and see if that'd be enough to keep it from overheating. I mean, looking at the logic board there doesn't seem to be too much on this thing that'd over heat under normal use. I'll hook it into my router with QoS so I'm not worried about it getting too much traffic. Just the data from my Tilt2 all the time and the phone calls my wife and I get on our cells. So this thing isn't going to be getting over used.

It just seems like these temperature ranges are artificial and give more room that than. Crap, it was hotter than that when my AC was out. There does seem to be at least one heat sink in use though:


I guess I could put an electronic temp monitor up there and get an idea of the what temperature swings are like. In the mean time, what are some creative ways I can get this thing in my attic without replacing them all the time. $150 isn't a lot, but multiple times over would be too much.