Is my wooden desk a safe surface to test the cluster board on?

[ollehar]

And if not, what is? The plastic bag it came in? Anything metallic? I don't have a proper box at the moment.

[poVoq]

Sure, why not? Earthing is usually provided by the power connection and a wooden table does not conduct electricity. Maybe make sure to discharge static current on yourself before touching it.

[ollehar]

Sure, why not? Earthing is usually provided by the power connection and a wooden table does not conduct electricity. Maybe make sure to discharge static current on yourself before touching it.

Sounds good, thanks!

[hvdkooij]

Sure, why not? Earthing is usually provided by the power connection and a wooden table does not conduct electricity. Maybe make sure to discharge static current on yourself before touching it.

As long as you don't spill water.

[unclejoe314159@gmail.com]

And if not, what is? The plastic bag it came in? Anything metallic? I don't have a proper box at the moment.

Don't leave it on the bag it came with! I just did that because I wasn't paying attention when I plugged it in. It only took two second to start a fire. Now I am trying to figure out it I ruined the cluster board.

[KC9UDX]

Anti-static bags are conductive! Don't use that or metal, or anything conductive. A wooden benchtop or desktop is ideal.

[robocone]

Wow, thanks for asking this ollehar! I was about to store this in a drawer inside the bag and had no idea that these are conductive or a fire risk.