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Electronics Box

I previously had transformers and USB hubs and various pieces of electronics hanging off my tripod, and I wanted to add even more to make remote control easier. So I built a box to contain the electronics. It can be very helpful to see the various status lights to troubleshoot problems, so the box has a plexiglas door so everything is visible but protected. I also didn't want the contents to get too hot in the summer, so all transformers and power supplies are on the outside of the box. I put these all on top of the box to keep them away from the ground and any water.

The box is divided in the middle by a series of planks; the idea is to mount the various equipment so it can be seen through the door, and have the back part of the box contain the inevitable wire jungle. However, I was concerned that if I made the divider wall solid and just ran wires through it, I wouldn't be able to easily tell if anything decided to make a home in the back.

Date: 08/21/2008
Owner: Joe Ulowetz
Size: 9 items
IMG_4378

IMG_4378

Date: 08/15/2008
Views: 332
IMG_4381

IMG_4381

Date: 08/15/2008
Views: 226
IMG_4382

IMG_4382

Date: 08/15/2008
Views: 231
IMG_3552

IMG_3552

The back section of the electronics storage box.

Date: 04/13/2008
Views: 233
IMG_3554

IMG_3554

Date: 04/13/2008
Views: 194
IMG_3555

IMG_3555

Date: 04/13/2008
Views: 236
IMG_3557

IMG_3557

Date: 04/13/2008
Views: 213
IMG_3575

IMG_3575

This shows the clearance between the box and the shelter wall when closing up.

Date: 04/13/2008
Views: 173
IMG_3536

IMG_3536

Date: 04/13/2008
Views: 240
     
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