Project boxes are key components for all kinds of electronics projects, from hobbyists’ DIY electronics projects to product prototypes for new business ventures. Read more about these versatile project cases and their applications below.
What to Look for in Electronics Project Box Enclosures
Project boxes are key components for all kinds of electronics projects, from hobbyists’ DIY electronics projects to product prototypes for new business ventures. As with any other type of electronics enclosure, the needs of your application will determine the required specs and features of your electronics project box enclosure. These are some of the factors to consider:
- Materials: Both metal and plastic project boxes offer their own advantages. ABS plastic project boxes are durable and highly cost-effective, while aluminum enclosures offer additional protection and built-in protection against electrical interference.
- Form Factor: Small electronics projects often need an electrical enclosure with a specific form factor, such as a handheld, desktop, or wall mount module.
- Mounting Features: Check to see if your enclosure model offers features for mounting printed circuit boards and other internal components. These can make the build process significantly faster and easier, and the final product more durable.
- Customization Options: Since project box enclosure cases can be used for so many different applications and have connectors in so many different places, it’s important to have an easy way to customize yours with features such as machined cutouts.
Electronics Project Cases from Polycase
Designing an Arduino device? Building a custom stereo amplifier or a homemade power supply? Looking for a durable scientific instrument case? Whatever you’re working on, Polycase offers a full range of project enclosure boxes to meet your needs.
- Both plastic and metal enclosures are available, made from durable materials like diecast aluminum, extruded aluminum, and ABS plastic
- Convenient features like built-in PCB mounting bosses and wall mount flanges
- Easy customization through our in-house CNC machining and digital printing services
- Variety of form factors available, including handheld and snap-together models
- Cost-effective price points for every budget
Shop all of our electrical project boxes here, using the sidebar to sort for your required characteristics and specs.