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RE: [N8VEM: 14571] Inexpensive enclosures



Hi

Why not just use the enclosure that Dan Werner designed and is offering for the N8?  It looks great and works well.  Nik posted some pictures of it a while back. Nice!

Thanks and have a nice day!

Andrew Lynch

 

From: n8...@googlegroups.com [mailto:n8...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Max Scane
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 8:28 PM
To: n8...@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [N8VEM: 14571] Inexpensive enclosures

 

Hi Greg,

 

I have also looked at the mini-ITX form factor.  I think it would be ideal for some of our projects as we can take advantage of the available enclosures and power supplies. I have a spare Morex enclosure that would be ideal for a SBC of some sort. The one I have uses an external 12 Volt power supply and a fan-less power supply board.

 

Andrew, how does the 170mm x 170mm PCB size work out with the PCB service you are using?

 

The other thing you would need is the IO connector shield. Does anyone know if there is a way of producing a custom version of those?  It is fairly thin metal but they seem to have a ridge that presses into the enclosure cut-out which might be tricky to replicate.

 

Cheers!

 

Max

 

 

On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 7:24 AM, G. Beat <gregor...@gmail.com> wrote:

I have always looked at usage of packaging / enclosures for home-built projects.
Largely for easy fit and finish ... It's a computer hobby ... Not high-school metal working.

The mini-ATX form factor (170mm x 170mm) is being rapidly used for automotive and industrial single board solutions.
The form factor now has enclosures for home, vehicle and hares environments.

Mini-Box.com now offers their M350 universal (Swiss Army Knife) enclosure at $40 each or $35 (10+)
available in silver and black.
http://www.mini-box.com/M350-universal-mini-itx-enclosure

Something to consider for future projects, like N8 (Home Computer).

Greg

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