Project box for Proto Board?

Ken Peterson

Just wondering if someone makes a project enclosure designed for the protoboard. If not, has Parallax thought of offering such a product?

Also, before I go plunking down $5500 for a Quad Rover, is there somewhere I can download details about it (specs, drawings, schematics, etc.)?

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Oldbitcollector (Jeff)

You might take a look at this thread... It has evolved into a thread regarding
the design of the case for the Protoboard. May/may not be exactly what you
are looking for, as it will be designed to house the Parallax keyboard as well...

http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=726234

OBC

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New to the Propeller?

Getting started with the Protoboard? - Propeller Cookbook 1.4
Updates to the Cookbook are now posted to: Propeller.warrantyvoid.us
Got an SD card? - PropDOS
Need a part? Got spare electronics? - The Electronics Exchange

Brian218

Here are a few links for enclosure manufacturers. For the record, I too would be interested in an economical, Parallax enclosure.

http://www.hammondmfg.com/index.htm
http://www.budind.com/
http://www.mouser.com/serpac/
http://www.pactecenclosures.com/

parts-man73

There was a thread in which Parallax had responded that there was no plans to offer such a case.

Various generic cases are available, I see others have already offered you suggestions...Here's my suggestion

www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8601#

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Brian

uController.com - home of SpinStudio - the modular Development system for the Propeller

PropNIC - Add ethernet ability to your Propeller! PropJoy - Plug in a joystick and play some games!

SD card Adapter - mass storage for the masses Audio/Video adapter add composite video and sound to your Proto Board

Post Edited (parts-man73) : 6/20/2008 8:44:20 PM GMT

Bob Lawrence (VE1RLL)

QuadRover Robot


QuadRover Documentation (Version 1.2)

www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/prod/robo/28195-QuadRover-v1.2.pdf

You can get some basic specs on this page as well as source code examples.
www.parallax.com/Store/Microcontrollers/BASICStampModules/tabid/134/ProductID/502/List/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName

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Aka: CosmicBob

Leon

Radio amateurs often make custom screened enclosures from PCB material, soldering the joints. The lid can be attached with screws by soldering nuts into the corners.

Leon

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Ken Peterson

@parts-man73: That sparkfun box looks like it's almost perfect. The hole alignment is just a tad off, but that's not an insurmountable problem. I may try it.

The Quad Rover looks like it would be a blast to play with, but it costs half as much as my car! My wife would never let me...

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