Old computer cases are a wonderful and very cheap device too!
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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Robert Hedan
<robert.hedan@v...> wrote:
> "Not really. It must drill holes in the right places without
breaking the
> drill too. - ST"
>
> We have different standards. :D
>
>
> For those of you who are budget-challenged like me, I've been
trying to find
> an alternative to the $20+ metal cases sold locally. Looking for
a donour?
> Old VCRs!!!
>
> I'm about to gut out 4 VCRs that I've been stockpiling in a
corner 'cause I
> hate throwing away 'things'. <-- grandmaster packrat
>
> I'm going to check out the transformers for the drilling station
and store
> the circuits for future scavenging. The cases make excellent
control boxes,
> they are already certified, rear power outlet, fuse, ventilation,
bla bla
> bla. Just add a fan and slap in your own custom board, bolt on a
face
> plate, which is WAAAAY easier to do than an entire box, and you
should have
> a 1/2 decent box.
>
> Robert
> :)
>
>
>
>
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