# Mounting an Alice Pack Frame to a motherboard? **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [October 9, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/mounting-an-alice-pack-frame-to-a-motherboard/5893 "2017-10-09T19:33:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBDRE760)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/mounting-an-alice-pack-frame-to-a-motherboard/5893/1 "2017-10-09T19:33:37Z")
Hey guys, I wanted to know, exactly what hardware are you guys using to mount your [Alice Pack Frames](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/alice-pack-frame-lc-2) to the [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) and also, is there any specific height that it should be mounted at? ---
**Author:** ![DarkSpectre](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/958977/32.png) [@DarkSpectre](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/DarkSpectre)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2017, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/mounting-an-alice-pack-frame-to-a-motherboard/5893/2 "2017-10-09T19:57:26Z")
Assuming you trace a [motherboard](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack/motherboard) from MDF, its basically as easy as running 2 bolts through the bottom slots of the frame and drilling a hole through the center brace about 2/3rd’s to 3/4 of the way up. how ever bear in mind the alice frame is actually larger than the pack it’s self so it doesn’t really matter where you put it. ---
**Author:** ![GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBDRE760)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2017, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/mounting-an-alice-pack-frame-to-a-motherboard/5893/3 "2017-10-09T20:40:47Z")
> [@DarkSpectre](#): > > Assuming you trace a motherboard from MDF, its basically as easy as running 2 bolts through the bottom slots of the frame and drilling a hole through the center brace about 2/3rd’s to 3/4 of the way up. how ever bear in mind the alice frame is actually larger than the pack it’s self so it doesn’t really matter where you put it. Lol I kinda figured that it didn’t matter because most of the prop plans dont specify anything about mounting it. I know a lot of people prefer their packs to be able to stand on their own when mounted to a frame and I’m pretty sure for that you must have the frame a little low. ---
**Author:** ![demon-vice-commander](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/demon-vice-commander/32/186000_2.png) [@demon-vice-commander](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/demon-vice-commander)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2017, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/mounting-an-alice-pack-frame-to-a-motherboard/5893/4 "2017-10-09T20:48:18Z")
![image](https://i.imgur.com/bGMnjin.jpg) ![image](https://i.imgur.com/1RkaiLb.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![DarkSpectre](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/958977/32.png) [@DarkSpectre](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/DarkSpectre)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2017, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/mounting-an-alice-pack-frame-to-a-motherboard/5893/5 "2017-10-09T20:50:59Z")
Thanks for the assist, DVC. I’m at work and can’t take any pics to illustrate the point lol ---
**Author:** ![GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/b77776/32.png) [@GBDRE760](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/GBDRE760)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/mounting-an-alice-pack-frame-to-a-motherboard/5893/6 "2017-10-09T23:42:49Z")
Thanks guys! I just got her all mounted up and ready to rock and roll. ---
**Author:** ![AndFisher](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@AndFisher](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/AndFisher)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2017, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/mounting-an-alice-pack-frame-to-a-motherboard/5893/7 "2017-12-13T21:04:51Z")
The reference photo appears to match Stefan’s plans for the position of the Alice frame bottom. I drilled mine to match and noticed it looks like it’s is too high to “free stand”. Are packs supposed to be able to stand on their own? Video Bob seems adamant that “proper” made packs should in his YouTube videos. Even though in his configuration, the bolts appear to overlap with the L-bracket area. I realise he’s not the most faithful of sources, interested to hear any opinions on the ability to free stand.