stepA case + pcb size ?

[mat_s]

Hi, i am thinking of a case for a sidBox step A. (6 buttons + 2x20lcd + encoder).

i have a few questions.

1) what are the size of the pcbs (from smashTV): CORE and SID module ?

2) anybody recognize the brand and model of the cases in the following threads ?

http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php?topic=7521.0

http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php?topic=7233.msg49929#msg49929

3) i am also looking for a tutorial (or thread, or pictures) on how to use vector boards. (how to cut a track, tips for design etc...)

thanks :)

[TheAncientOne]

I think the case is one of these. Maplin used to sell them too, but don't list them any more. I'm putting my SID A in one, though without the Joystick.

http://www.rapidonline.com/productinfo.aspx?tier1=Tools%2c+Fasteners+%26+Production+Equipment&tier2=Cases&tier3=Instrument+Cases&tier4=Sloping+front+cases&moduleno=62625

The board are:

Core: 63mm x 82mm

SID: 63mm x 82mm

I remember someone, perhaps Smash himself, saying they were drilled so they could be stacked.

Hope this helps

Mike

[mat_s]

most helpfull, thanks :)

this rapidonline shop has many cases and seems to be uk based. perfect :)

and in the meantime i found explanations for stripboard use. might be usefull for someone:

http://computerchristmas.com/index.phtml?link=how_to&HowToId=84

http://www.geocities.com/mike_aus_us/micros/projects/Stripboard_EAGLE/Stripboard_EAGLE.htm

[DrBunsen]

You should add them to the Electronics Basics sticky thread in the "Tips and Tricks" forum.

[TheAncientOne]

You should add them to the Electronics Basics sticky thread in the "Tips and Tricks" forum.

Thanks for this - Done.