Easy LM386N questions

[DLoc]

Ok, so I'm working on the sound reactive mod of LOrdNico's. I'm currently waiting for a clear housing to come in the mail, and I was thinking that the black electric tape was a bit of an eyesore. So I was thinking about hot glue, It's clear, and will allow me to see the components. Can I cover the LM386n and resistors in hot glue without side affects? Is hot glue is non-conductive? Will I risk overheating the LM386 when it's powered on? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[bustinthejustin]

hot glue should work. It's non-conductive and I don't think it'll affect heat by much. Although if the lm386 get's too hot, the glue will melt... You can always just not cover it. I mean, as long as you isolate it from anything conductive (like maybe cover the mobo near the lm386 with electrical tape) and secure it, it shouldn't short itself out.

[Jumbo]

Hot Glue will be fine Its also not that clear you can clearly see it

[DLoc]

cool thanks. Maybe I'll see if I can get away with just tape then glue on the memory stick holder, and the top exposed.