Enclosures?

[SlaserX]

Hi team, 

I am planning on a project, but the one thing I haven't been able to solve yet is, I haven't found a great solution for an enclosure. I've looked into protocase, but I don't feel like spending $400. Any good ideas for a custom solution? 

[latigid on]

For what project do you need an enclosure?

Protocase is awesome and very reasonably priced for one-offs where they take care of everything for you. A great company to work with. The other way would be to machine your own but this requires tools and skills on your part

[SlaserX]

I'm planning a MB SID, but I want to change up the control surface. I can't seem to create a design in Protocase's tool that costs less than ~$340. Is there no other option? 

[latigid on]

What other CAD software experience do you have? If it's all new and you'd rather not learn, Protocase is still okay. With the possible costs of e.g. a Fusion subscription and a few design iterations of the first attempts you do, probably that $340 is pretty good. If you want to develop your skills and do more case work in the future, definitely go down that route.

Another option would be to design the panel as a PCB, have it fabbed and find a matching case for it e.g. the PT-10. Yet another option is to design an acrylic case that can be laser-cut in 2D and snaps together.