[sdiy] Rack Panel / Enclosure question

[Tim Parkhurst]

Try Jameco. They have some nice enclosed rack cases that aren't too pricey
(not exactly giveaways either, but you get what you pay for). The #132821CP
is a 2U case that is just under 10" deep and goes for $47.95 US. Here's
their site:

http://www.jameco.com/


And the specific catalog page:

http://www.jameco.com/Jameco/Products/ProdCT/p163.pdf


Other than that, try surplus places or even ebay.

Tim Servo

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause
and reflect." -Mark Twain
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bret Truchan [mailto:clone45 at hotmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 12:30 PM
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Cc: clone45 at hotmail.com
> Subject: [sdiy] Rack Panel / Enclosure question
> 
> 
> Hello!
> 
> I'm working on a diy project that uses a 2U standard rack panel.  I'm
> having
> the front panels done by Front Panel Express. There's no enclosure.  The
> circuitry is destined to cling to the back like a frail robot monkey.
> It's
> such a great project that I might eventually try to sell versions of it on
> e-bay. (top secret stuff!)
> 
> So, I have a few questions:
> 
> 1) Is there any type of enclosure that I can use to protect the circuitry?
> (Perhaps, like a 2U case/ enclosure without a front panel, so I can add
> mine?)
> 
> 2) Do people really care if the circuitry is contained?  I own a Wiard
> Manual Controller (joystick) panel, and it's circuitry is exposed in the
> back.  It makes me a little nervous, but I haven't had any trouble with
> it.
> 
> Thanks!
> - Bret
> 
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