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AtomSoft · 11th March 2008, 04:07 AM

Anyone know of a good tutorial on making enclosures?

kchriste · 11th March 2008, 05:50 AM

Speaker or project enclosures?

**3v0** · 11th March 2008, 06:55 AM

A while back we talked about project enclosures. Could be some useful info in the thread.
Cost Effective Boxes

rjvh · 11th March 2008, 07:23 AM

what are the requirements
dustproof, drip proof, waterproof submersible proof?
outside purpose or inside?

buried in the ground ?

0 dgrees or 50 dgrees Celcius?

you have to be more specific what the aplication is in order to get the right enclosure

AtomSoft · 11th March 2008, 12:34 PM

Generic information would be nice. Water proof is a must for some projects. Enclosures maybe from 2x2 inches to 8 x 13 inches. Anyone know how to work with plexiglass?

Bob Scott · 11th March 2008, 01:26 PM

Plexiglass is a brittle acrylic that easily cracks if you try to drill it.

Use polycarbonate instead (Lexan). You can drill and bend that stuff like metal. I have a 1/16" thick Lexan sheet I bent in half.

stevez · 11th March 2008, 01:27 PM

I tend to purchase most of what I need for enclosures from Radio Shack or an electronics surplus place here in town. When I do need something I can't buy (or is just too expensive) I make it from aluminum sheet. I might bend some of it by clamping between two pieces of wood. I might join it with angle brackets. Sometimes I take 1/4" square stock and drill/tap it on two sides, 90 degrees from each other so that it becomes the corner.

The clear plastics that we call plexiglas (can be any number of materials) can be tricky to work with. They can be cut on a saw and drilled but there can be a tendancy for the material to grab or catch with higher speed power equipment. There's some trial and error to it.

Amateur radio publications cover some of that stuff. You might take a look at the ARRL website or search periodicals related to amateur radio construction techniques. They aren't the only ones who do this stuff but they do publish stuff that's quite useful.

AtomSoft · 11th March 2008, 02:12 PM

Most well all my projects will be no more than 12v. If over 12 i will use a sheet metal made enclosure. Sheet metal seems like a nice choice for many things.

Anyone know how would i go about making something look smooth/glossy. Like a ipod? Lets look at a white ipod. You see it has like a clear layer over the front is that like acrylic? If i paint a box Red for example can i put acrylic over it to give it that glossy/shiny/smooth look/feel to it?

stevez · 11th March 2008, 02:22 PM

For automobiles you can apply clearcoat over paint to add some gloss. The paint must be compatible with what you are painting (seems obvious but you should check) and of course the clearcoat must be made to work with your paint.

Last time I used this stuff the hardeners had some rather dire warnings on them - about breathing in whatever might evaporate for a time.

Note that auto paint is formulated for use on autos - and might not be suitable for other uses. Example - if you were making a child's toy I'd look carefully at your choice of materials to be sure no harm comes to the kids.

AtomSoft · 11th March 2008, 04:34 PM

Just took a pic of my little 1w Amp using a LM386 i made this a couple weeks ago but never took any pics. As you can see i still need to make a good case. I didnt even cut the screws off this lol. I used old plexiglass and a hot knife to make it lol.

Forgot to say works great tho! lol

AtomSoft · 12th March 2008, 03:22 AM

Here another one i just did with crap plastic lol Just some scraps:

matk95 · 12th March 2008, 09:11 AM

http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/boxes.html

I Prefere to just buy mine becuse they look nicer.

There not that expensive

AtomSoft · 12th March 2008, 10:58 AM

But i like either clear or color shiny lol But thanks i think black boxes would only be good for hiddden object like i will be making something similar to address modules for security system i am making. but most likely i will just use shrink tubing. But i might need a Grey case for enclosure when i make it. Also making the product istons of fun and its always custom i just dont have the right tools right now.

What i do have is some time to get them and to think and learn how to make these become sexy lol

AtomSoft · 12th March 2008, 11:04 AM

http://www.hammondmfg.com/1554FCLP.htm
http://electronicsusa.com/miniboxes3.html
http://www.okwenclosures.com/ ( i like this site )
http://www.hammondsales.com/?gclid=C...FQMEIwodqSSE-g

Gayan Soyza · 12th March 2008, 11:58 AM

Hi AtomSoft your corners & edges looks likes a shit man use chloroform (chemical) to fix them which I use.No need nuts & bolts, gives you high quality smooth finish.

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AtomSoft	Enclosures Anyone know of a good tutorial on making enclosures? __________________ My Name: Jason Lopez My Goal: To learn and Create. My Micro: PIC and soon AVR or ARM7 AtomSoftTech.com My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Stores: dipmicro Electronics SparkFun Electronics Futurlec BG Micro

11th March 2008, 05:50 AM	(permalink)
kchriste	Speaker or project enclosures? __________________ --- The days of the digital watch are numbered. ---

11th March 2008, 06:55 AM	(permalink)
3v0	A while back we talked about project enclosures. Could be some useful info in the thread. Cost Effective Boxes __________________ search engine for electronic parts Junebug USB PIC programmer kit., USB Bit Wacker, 3v0's Homepage The 15 Minute Printed Circuit Board! (+drill time)

11th March 2008, 07:23 AM	(permalink)
rjvh	what are the requirements dustproof, drip proof, waterproof submersible proof? outside purpose or inside? buried in the ground ? 0 dgrees or 50 dgrees Celcius? you have to be more specific what the aplication is in order to get the right enclosure

11th March 2008, 12:34 PM	(permalink)
AtomSoft	Generic information would be nice. Water proof is a must for some projects. Enclosures maybe from 2x2 inches to 8 x 13 inches. Anyone know how to work with plexiglass? __________________ My Name: Jason Lopez My Goal: To learn and Create. My Micro: PIC and soon AVR or ARM7 AtomSoftTech.com My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Stores: dipmicro Electronics SparkFun Electronics Futurlec BG Micro

11th March 2008, 01:26 PM	(permalink)
Bob Scott	Plexiglass is a brittle acrylic that easily cracks if you try to drill it. Use polycarbonate instead (Lexan). You can drill and bend that stuff like metal. I have a 1/16" thick Lexan sheet I bent in half.

11th March 2008, 01:27 PM	(permalink)
stevez	I tend to purchase most of what I need for enclosures from Radio Shack or an electronics surplus place here in town. When I do need something I can't buy (or is just too expensive) I make it from aluminum sheet. I might bend some of it by clamping between two pieces of wood. I might join it with angle brackets. Sometimes I take 1/4" square stock and drill/tap it on two sides, 90 degrees from each other so that it becomes the corner. The clear plastics that we call plexiglas (can be any number of materials) can be tricky to work with. They can be cut on a saw and drilled but there can be a tendancy for the material to grab or catch with higher speed power equipment. There's some trial and error to it. Amateur radio publications cover some of that stuff. You might take a look at the ARRL website or search periodicals related to amateur radio construction techniques. They aren't the only ones who do this stuff but they do publish stuff that's quite useful. __________________ stevez

11th March 2008, 02:12 PM	(permalink)
AtomSoft	Most well all my projects will be no more than 12v. If over 12 i will use a sheet metal made enclosure. Sheet metal seems like a nice choice for many things. Anyone know how would i go about making something look smooth/glossy. Like a ipod? Lets look at a white ipod. You see it has like a clear layer over the front is that like acrylic? If i paint a box Red for example can i put acrylic over it to give it that glossy/shiny/smooth look/feel to it? __________________ My Name: Jason Lopez My Goal: To learn and Create. My Micro: PIC and soon AVR or ARM7 AtomSoftTech.com My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Stores: dipmicro Electronics SparkFun Electronics Futurlec BG Micro

11th March 2008, 02:22 PM	(permalink)
stevez	For automobiles you can apply clearcoat over paint to add some gloss. The paint must be compatible with what you are painting (seems obvious but you should check) and of course the clearcoat must be made to work with your paint. Last time I used this stuff the hardeners had some rather dire warnings on them - about breathing in whatever might evaporate for a time. Note that auto paint is formulated for use on autos - and might not be suitable for other uses. Example - if you were making a child's toy I'd look carefully at your choice of materials to be sure no harm comes to the kids. __________________ stevez

11th March 2008, 04:34 PM	(permalink)
AtomSoft	Just took a pic of my little 1w Amp using a LM386 i made this a couple weeks ago but never took any pics. As you can see i still need to make a good case. I didnt even cut the screws off this lol. I used old plexiglass and a hot knife to make it lol. Forgot to say works great tho! lol __________________ My Name: Jason Lopez My Goal: To learn and Create. My Micro: PIC and soon AVR or ARM7 AtomSoftTech.com My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Stores: dipmicro Electronics SparkFun Electronics Futurlec BG Micro Last edited by AtomSoft; 11th March 2008 at 06:02 PM.

12th March 2008, 03:22 AM	(permalink)
AtomSoft	Here another one i just did with crap plastic lol Just some scraps: __________________ My Name: Jason Lopez My Goal: To learn and Create. My Micro: PIC and soon AVR or ARM7 AtomSoftTech.com My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Stores: dipmicro Electronics SparkFun Electronics Futurlec BG Micro

12th March 2008, 09:11 AM	(permalink)
matk95	http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/boxes.html I Prefere to just buy mine becuse they look nicer. There not that expensive

12th March 2008, 10:58 AM	(permalink)
AtomSoft	But i like either clear or color shiny lol But thanks i think black boxes would only be good for hiddden object like i will be making something similar to address modules for security system i am making. but most likely i will just use shrink tubing. But i might need a Grey case for enclosure when i make it. Also making the product istons of fun and its always custom i just dont have the right tools right now. What i do have is some time to get them and to think and learn how to make these become sexy lol __________________ My Name: Jason Lopez My Goal: To learn and Create. My Micro: PIC and soon AVR or ARM7 AtomSoftTech.com My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Stores: dipmicro Electronics SparkFun Electronics Futurlec BG Micro

12th March 2008, 11:04 AM	(permalink)
AtomSoft	http://www.hammondmfg.com/1554FCLP.htm http://electronicsusa.com/miniboxes3.html http://www.okwenclosures.com/ ( i like this site ) http://www.hammondsales.com/?gclid=C...FQMEIwodqSSE-g __________________ My Name: Jason Lopez My Goal: To learn and Create. My Micro: PIC and soon AVR or ARM7 AtomSoftTech.com My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Stores: dipmicro Electronics SparkFun Electronics Futurlec BG Micro

12th March 2008, 11:58 AM	(permalink)
Gayan Soyza	Hi AtomSoft your corners & edges looks likes a shit man use chloroform (chemical) to fix them which I use.No need nuts & bolts, gives you high quality smooth finish. __________________ Gayan My Website http://gsmicro.blogspot.com/