The PiHut spacer kit page says what they sent can be either 4-40 or M3 thread screws and nuts.
If you want to skip measuring, just buy matching nuts when you buy the longer screws.
Once you know whether you want 4-40 or M3 thread, then you should should be available find longer screws from most hardware providers.
I'm in the USA so I can usually find a variety of 4-40 screw lengths at local hardware/home improvement stores for under $2US and avoid tripling the cost with shipping charges.
So if you want to re-use the nuts you have, you'll need to determine which thread size you have. This link may help: https://www.wikihow.com/Measure-Thread4 x 4-40 x 5/16" Aluminum Spacer (M3 x 8mm)
4 x 4-40 x 5/8" Zinc Screws (M3 x 15.9mm)
4 x 4-40 Zinc Nuts (M3)
If you want to skip measuring, just buy matching nuts when you buy the longer screws.
Once you know whether you want 4-40 or M3 thread, then you should should be available find longer screws from most hardware providers.
I'm in the USA so I can usually find a variety of 4-40 screw lengths at local hardware/home improvement stores for under $2US and avoid tripling the cost with shipping charges.
Statistics: Posted by Paul Hutch — Mon Dec 09, 2024 1:10 pm
