Electronics Enclosures

[Ezalyconfuzd1]

Do we have a "sticky thread" on electronics enclosures guides? Like an ongoing thread of DIY and manufactured enclosures? Dos and don't, basics etc to building one. Thanks. Here's the start of mine, it's in a gutted Dell computer tower

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[acourtjester]

Many have use that same type of enclosure, I'm to much of a DIY type and have build my own for the tables I built. I feel it is more custom and I can arrange things as or where I want them. Here are a few examples from the past. All are metal and are roll around.

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[Ezalyconfuzd1]

Many have use that same type of enclosure, I'm to much of a DIY type and have build my own for the tables I built. I feel it is more custom and I can arrange things as or where I want them. Here are a few examples from the past. All are metal and are roll around.
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Thanks! Those are sweet!
Do you know if I can mount my 5V relays to the metal frame but with a 1/4 thick piece of rubber in between to keep the prongs on the bottom from shorting out?

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[weldguy]

Thanks! Those are sweet!
Do you know if I can mount my 5V relays to the metal frame but with a 1/4 thick piece of rubber in between to keep the prongs on the bottom from shorting out?

I don't see any reason why not. Shouldn't even have to bother with the rubber.

[Ezalyconfuzd1]

Thanks! Those are sweet!
Do you know if I can mount my 5V relays to the metal frame but with a 1/4 thick piece of rubber in between to keep the prongs on the bottom from shorting out?

I don't see any reason why not. Shouldn't even have to bother with the rubber.

I'm not great with DC electrical. But I am a overthinker and it just seemed like the sorter pins underneath that would be resting on the metal would short out since they rest on the shell of the tower.

[Scratch]

Here is the closest thing to an enclosure I've made. I wanted as close as I could get to a period correct "center console" for my 46 CJ2A so I decided to make a toolbox that would fit there, but look like a 1940's farmer could have just set it there.

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It has a false latch and hinges from the back for easier access, with a magnetic phone holder inside.

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I also installed a "period correct" cupholder on the top.

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[acourtjester]

Looks like there is a collector in the house
nice touch

[Ezalyconfuzd1]

Here is the closest thing to an enclosure I've made. I wanted as close as I could get to a period correct "center console" for my 46 CJ2A so I decided to make a toolbox that would fit there, but look like a 1940's farmer could have just set it there.
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It has a false latch and hinges from the back for easier access, with a magnetic phone holder inside.
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I also installed a "period correct" cupholder on the top.
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That looks great. Is that duct tape seats???

[Scratch]

Here is the closest thing to an enclosure I've made. I wanted as close as I could get to a period correct "center console" for my 46 CJ2A so I decided to make a toolbox that would fit there, but look like a 1940's farmer could have just set it there.
a.jpg
b.jpg


It has a false latch and hinges from the back for easier access, with a magnetic phone holder inside.
c.jpg


I also installed a "period correct" cupholder on the top.
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That looks great. Is that duct tape seats???

No, it’s not, but it does look like it!

And yes, I am a collector...

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[SegoMan DeSigns]

Nice Bleepin' Jeepin' Collection!

Here is my control tower:

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[Ezalyconfuzd1]

Well its not as cool as yalls but I'm getting there and trying to work the bugs out at the same time. Also learning about relays, and diodes, and transformers, and.... been working on it every afternoon for an hr or two.

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[SegoMan DeSigns]

Well its not as cool as yalls but

Hey any day above ground with movement in the right direction is a win in my books

[acourtjester]

Keep plugging along you will be happy with what you learn and build for your shop, great tool and fun to have.

[Ezalyconfuzd1]

Well its not as cool as yalls but

Hey any day above ground with movement in the right direction is a win in my books

Agreed

[Ezalyconfuzd1]

Keep plugging along you will be happy with what you learn and build for your shop, great tool and fun to have.

Thank you.