slim sealed enclosure for repackaged router?

Hi

Anyone know of a slim box suitable for repackaging the motherboard of
something like a linksys wrt54g wifi router? I've only got a limited amount
of space in which to cram this unit. It's in the radar arch of a boat.
There's about 4" of depth and about 10" width but it'd have to fit through
an 8" circular access panel. It's a dry environment, well dry in that it
doesn't get direct exposure to moisture, or sunlight for that matter. But
given that it's on the top of the arch it can get pretty warm in there
during the summer month. Thus far a router left out in direct sunlight for
several days didn't overheat so I'm not anticipating it'll be much of an
issue. I won't be using the boat during colder months. This being the
mid-Atlantic region.

Most of the NEMA boxes I've seen are too bulky to consider. Or is there
some homegrown solution I should consider?

Thanks,
-Bill Kearney

Bill Kearney wrote:
> Hi
>
> Anyone know of a slim box suitable for repackaging the motherboard of
> something like a linksys wrt54g wifi router? I've only got a limited amount
> of space in which to cram this unit. It's in the radar arch of a boat.
> There's about 4" of depth and about 10" width but it'd have to fit through
> an 8" circular access panel. It's a dry environment, well dry in that it
> doesn't get direct exposure to moisture, or sunlight for that matter. But
> given that it's on the top of the arch it can get pretty warm in there
> during the summer month. Thus far a router left out in direct sunlight for
> several days didn't overheat so I'm not anticipating it'll be much of an
> issue. I won't be using the boat during colder months. This being the
> mid-Atlantic region.
>
> Most of the NEMA boxes I've seen are too bulky to consider. Or is there
> some homegrown solution I should consider?
>
> Thanks,
> -Bill Kearney
>
Go to home depot and get some sheets of lexan and make your own. Cut to
size. Cheap and quick.

On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:23:24 -0400, "Bill Kearney"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Anyone know of a slim box suitable for repackaging the motherboard of
>something like a linksys wrt54g wifi router? I've only got a limited amount
>of space in which to cram this unit. It's in the radar arch of a boat.
>There's about 4" of depth and about 10" width but it'd have to fit through
>an 8" circular access panel. (...)

Dig through:
http://www.stahlin.com
I'll measure out the board and see what fits.
However, I think the 8" clearance is going to be a problem.

If all else fails, go to a plastic sheet supplier and cut some 1/4"
thick pieces to make your own box. Not elegant, but you're the only
person that will see it.

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# http://802.11junk.com (E-Mail Removed)
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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:23:24 -0400, "Bill Kearney"
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>> Anyone know of a slim box suitable for repackaging the motherboard of
>> something like a linksys wrt54g wifi router? I've only got a limited amount
>> of space in which to cram this unit. It's in the radar arch of a boat.
>> There's about 4" of depth and about 10" width but it'd have to fit through
>> an 8" circular access panel. (...)
>
> Dig through:
> http://www.stahlin.com
> I'll measure out the board and see what fits.
> However, I think the 8" clearance is going to be a problem.
>
> If all else fails, go to a plastic sheet supplier and cut some 1/4"
> thick pieces to make your own box. Not elegant, but you're the only
> person that will see it.
>

Is this not what I said ? (Lexan)

> > Dig through:
> > http://www.stahlin.com
> > I'll measure out the board and see what fits.
> > However, I think the 8" clearance is going to be a problem.
> >
> > If all else fails, go to a plastic sheet supplier and cut some 1/4"
> > thick pieces to make your own box. Not elegant, but you're the only
> > person that will see it.
>
> Is this not what I said ? (Lexan)

Hey, let's not fight over answers! The more the merrier.

Seems like making my own case might be the best plan. Got any links on
fabricating one's own? I'm especially interested in how to set it up with
positive pressure to help stave off moisture and such.

"Bill Kearney" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>Anyone know of a slim box suitable for repackaging the motherboard of
>something like a linksys wrt54g wifi router?

http://www.bawug.org/howto/hacks/outdoor_intel2011/ uses a Pelican
case. My brain is mush this morning, but one of the vendors of those
small form factor computers has a housing with antenna ports...

>It's in the radar arch of a boat.
>There's about 4" of depth and about 10" width but it'd have to fit through
>an 8" circular access panel. It's a dry environment, well dry in that it
>doesn't get direct exposure to moisture, or sunlight for that matter.

I'd still put it in a box and add some desiccant, there's no such
thing as a dry location in a marine environment...

cases4less.com has all kinds of different options.

Jeff Liebermann <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:23:24 -0400, "Bill Kearney"
><(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>>Anyone know of a slim box suitable for repackaging the motherboard of
>>something like a linksys wrt54g wifi router? I've only got a limited amount
>>of space in which to cram this unit. It's in the radar arch of a boat.
>>There's about 4" of depth and about 10" width but it'd have to fit through
>>an 8" circular access panel. (...)
>
>Dig through:
> http://www.stahlin.com
>I'll measure out the board and see what fits.
>However, I think the 8" clearance is going to be a problem.

I have a WAP54G v1.1 open. If everything has to fit inside the box,
including antenna connectors, then the minimum inside dimensions are:
6.4" x 7.0"
The 7.0" is somewhat of a guess as finding a right angle RP-TNC to fit
will be a problem.

Looking at the Stahlin catalog, I find that the CL907W (classic
series) looks like it will fit. (No guarantees from me). Inside box
dimensions of
8.59 x 6.59 x 4.84
Outside of:
9.21 x 7.21 x 5.09
http://www.stahlin.com/web_size_img/...fm?configsuf=W
There may be some interference on the inside corners, but it looks
like a good fit. It's going to be tight. Print the AutoCAD template
(or scribble the box outline on a piece of grid paper), install all
the connectors, and see if it fits.
| http://www.stahlin.com/DisplaySelCon...TOKEN=36508898

Also, you'll need some CAT5 cable feedthrus. These are cheap:
http://www.pacwireless.com/outlet/#accessories
(at bottom of page). I just bought a pile.




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150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

Bill Kearney wrote:
>>> Dig through:
>>> http://www.stahlin.com
>>> I'll measure out the board and see what fits.
>>> However, I think the 8" clearance is going to be a problem.
>>>
>>> If all else fails, go to a plastic sheet supplier and cut some 1/4"
>>> thick pieces to make your own box. Not elegant, but you're the only
>>> person that will see it.
>> Is this not what I said ? (Lexan)
>
> Hey, let's not fight over answers! The more the merrier.
>
> Seems like making my own case might be the best plan. Got any links on
> fabricating one's own? I'm especially interested in how to set it up with
> positive pressure to help stave off moisture and such.
>
Who said I'm fighting ? This Is why for over a yr now that I've left
this group and thought I would come back and see if anything had
changed. (It has not) So, I quess I'll back out again and come back in
another year. Same shit as usual.

> Who said I'm fighting ? This Is why for over a yr now that I've left
> this group and thought I would come back and see if anything had
> changed. (It has not) So, I quess I'll back out again and come back in
> another year. Same shit as usual.

Hmmm, well if your idea of coming back is to post once, carp about someone
else posting the same thing and then insult everyone for the 'same shit'
then perhaps you'd do well to sit it out for another year, eh? I'm kidding,
but only barely.

Usenet's always been this way, that some folks don't get it comes as no
surprise (again).

Meanwhile, thanks for the lexan suggestion, it was the first one I read
(happy now?).

I'd prefer to avoid fabricating my own enclosure, if just because of sheer
laziness and lack of time. Getting something that's got a hinge and/or
o-ring type of seal would be a nice setup. I don't envision having to get
inside the box on any sort of regular basis. But it'd be nice if it didn't
involve re-sealing it every time. Making a sealed up box would be pretty
trivial, making one that lends itself to being re-opened is a bit more of a
hassle.

-Bill Kearney

Bill Kearney wrote:
>> Who said I'm fighting ? This Is why for over a yr now that I've left
>> this group and thought I would come back and see if anything had
>> changed. (It has not) So, I quess I'll back out again and come back in
>> another year. Same shit as usual.
>
> Hmmm, well if your idea of coming back is to post once, carp about someone
> else posting the same thing and then insult everyone for the 'same shit'
> then perhaps you'd do well to sit it out for another year, eh? I'm kidding,
> but only barely.
>
> Usenet's always been this way, that some folks don't get it comes as no
> surprise (again).
>
> Meanwhile, thanks for the lexan suggestion, it was the first one I read
> (happy now?).
>
> I'd prefer to avoid fabricating my own enclosure, if just because of sheer
> laziness and lack of time. Getting something that's got a hinge and/or
> o-ring type of seal would be a nice setup. I don't envision having to get
> inside the box on any sort of regular basis. But it'd be nice if it didn't
> involve re-sealing it every time. Making a sealed up box would be pretty
> trivial, making one that lends itself to being re-opened is a bit more of a
> hassle.
>
> -Bill Kearney
>
>
My Idea was not to come back, make one post then carp. But I will tell
you that your a *asshole* Cya next yr.

Maybe I can stick around for a day or so just to have a little fun.