Power Supplies

[The Peasant]

>
> Hey guys...
>
> I was uptown tonight and saw 3 "Peanuts" (comic strip) lunchboxes... That
> would be great for a power supply case.
>
> Damn the cost... its ART ain't it !!!
>
> :^)
> H^)

If its DIY, its ART. Ever seen the tube guitar amps built on cake pans?

 I threw away my metal lunchbox when I was a kid, then again being a poor
> > family using hand me downs I was the only kid in elementary
> school with a
> > strawberry shortcake lunch box and the torments were too brutal to
> > handle...

You poor thing! ;-) No wonder you've turned to Synth-DIY!

.  I want the power
> > supply in the pine box, does anyone have any advice on how to go about
> > doing this?  IE, attaching a power cord jack, groungding etc.

You could install a metal plate on one side for all the connections. I would
be careful of components that get hot being in contact with the wood and
other fire hazards. A solid metal case with wood panels attached to the
outside is best, but expensive. All exposed metal parts should be grounded.

Also, how
> > deep should this cabinet be to handle all the circuit boards i may throw
> > in it?  Do I need extra space in back to breath.

All depends on how big a power supply you put in it. Ventilation is
important.

 Also, pine vs. fiber
> > board any help?

I prefer natural wood.

I figure I'll put in a frak rack to house the
> modules and
> > front power switch, but i want the rest in back.  Then expansion can be
> > done at will ;)
> > Rob
> > Looking for advice and such.
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