Hi Max! www.33each.com will make prototype boards up to 60 square inches. A mini-ITX is about 45 square inches so they should not have a problem. The N8 circuitry needs more room though (approximately 60 square inches).
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
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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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