Generic project box with ventilation and room for a fan?

[friolator]

I'd like to put all the electronics in an external box, with a single cable bundle connecting it to the M3. Any project box will do, really, since you just need to drill a few holes for wires, standoffs for the Arduino, and a power switch for the stepper driver. But I'm having a hard time finding one that has an integrated fan mount. I suppose I could just cut a hole and use a wire grate to protect fingers, but I'd like to find something a bit more polished, and ideally in the $25 range. Anyone using a nice box for their electronics that isn't 3D printed?

Thanks!

[polylawman]

Aug 29, 2018 19:09:22 GMT friolator said:

I'd like to put all the electronics in an external box, with a single cable bundle connecting it to the M3. Any project box will do, really, since you just need to drill a few holes for wires, standoffs for the Arduino, and a power switch for the stepper driver. But I'm having a hard time finding one that has an integrated fan mount. I suppose I could just cut a hole and use a wire grate to protect fingers, but I'd like to find something a bit more polished, and ideally in the $25 range. Anyone using a nice box for their electronics that isn't 3D printed?

Thanks!

I'm putting these components together with the Arduino and Shield from the CK

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GA48SG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
www.amazon.com/Socket-Module-Switch-Female-Terminals/dp/B07C1567XW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1535570669&sr=8-1&keywords=1PCS+Power+Socket+Inlet+Module+Plug+5A+Fuse+Switch+with+5Pcs+Female+16-14+AWG+Wiring+Spade+Crimp+Terminals+3+Pin+IEC320+C14+10A+250V+Socket+Switch
www.amazon.com/uxcell-280mm-Waterproof-Junction-Enclosure/dp/B06ZYXVLT7/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1535570740&sr=1-1&keywords=uxcell+280mm+x+190mm+x+180mm+Gray+Waterproof+Junction+Box+DIY+Case+Enclosure
www.amazon.com/Aideepen-Assembled-Prototype-Expansion-Bareboard/dp/B01JFQQXRS/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1535570857&sr=1-1&keywords=Aideepen+Proto+Screw+Shield+Assembled+Terminal+Point+Prototype+Expansion+Board+Opening+Source+Reset+Button+PCB+Bareboard+D13+Universal+LED+for+Arduino
www.amazon.com/Rail-Power-Supplies-EN55022-Class/dp/B0131UMJPE/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1535570919&sr=1-1&keywords=DIN+Rail+Power+Supplies+150W+24V+5A+EN55022+Class+A


 

A little more than $25

[friolator]

How are you planning on cooling this? just cut a hole and stick in a fan?

[polylawman]

Yes, Im going to use the fan from the original enclosure

[polylawman]

Aug 29, 2018 19:21:13 GMT friolator said:

How are you planning on cooling this? just cut a hole and stick in a fan?

Here is my mounted CK and electronics enclosure which I plan to mount underneath the plywood shelf next to the CK to keep the dust out.

[Bruce]

Nice enclosure.

[Derek the Admin]

That looks great!