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Waterproofing the basic stamp

jst97610jst97610 Posts: 4
edited 2012-04-24 23:00 in BASIC Stamp
Hello Fellow Stampers,
I am working with an industrial application of the basic stamp which will require it to enter a very wet environment. I was curious if anyone had ran across a good off the shelf option for protecting the stamp in such environments. Any information you could provide would be great. Thanks in advance.

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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2012-04-23 15:47
    Look for housings rated to NEMA 4X or IP65. You will also need to provide waterproof connectors or cable glands for any external connections.

    -Phil
  • xanaduxanadu Posts: 3,347
    edited 2012-04-23 16:34
    Easy off the shelf product would be a Pelican Case, and some waterproof connectors for anything external.

    Or just send it here - http://www.liquipel.com/ LOL...
  • WBA ConsultingWBA Consulting Posts: 2,935
    edited 2012-04-23 23:55
    http://www.polycase.com/waterproof-nema-gasket

    I like the WC series because of the clear tops.
  • eiplannereiplanner Posts: 112
    edited 2012-04-24 03:52
    Would there be heating issues with the stamp circuit board if it were simply dipped in varnish?
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-04-24 22:59
    eiplanner wrote: »
    Would there be heating issues with the stamp circuit board if it were simply dipped in varnish?

    I'd worry about the varnish attacking some of the components such as electrolytic caps.
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2012-04-24 23:00
    jst97610 wrote: »
    Hello Fellow Stampers,
    I am working with an industrial application of the basic stamp which will require it to enter a very wet environment. I was curious if anyone had ran across a good off the shelf option for protecting the stamp in such environments. Any information you could provide would be great. Thanks in advance.

    jst - have you considered "conformal coating"?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conformal_coating

    I've seen suppliers for spray-on and brush-on versions.


    BTW - welcome to the Forum!
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