Lets see those controller boxes

[Big D]

Looking for ideas for homemade controller box.

[jimswinder]

Big D wrote:

Looking for ideas for homemade controller box.

Scroll thru these posts:

http://lightorama.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=22222&forum_id=76&highlight=controller+box

http://lightorama.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=21533&forum_id=25&highlight=enclosure

http://lightorama.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=18903&forum_id=82&highlight=enclosure


And this is what I did...64 Channels in a box.
12x12x6 Enclosure from Lowes:





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[Big D]

Thanks Jim. I swear I searched the forums before starting this topic. Guess I didnt do a good job. Thanks for the reply.

[CUTTHEMUSIC]

This is my controller housing / power distro. I named it "Overkill". I built the case using aluminum extrusion and PVC laminated plywood from Penn Fabrication. The main cord is a Carol 4/2 portable cord that feeds a sub panel. I also used cam-lok disconnects on the feeder cord.

[jimswinder]

CUTTHEMUSIC wrote:

This is my controller housing / power distro. I named it "Overkill". I built the case using aluminum extrusion and PVC laminated plywood from Penn Fabrication. The main cord is a Carol 4/2 portable cord that feeds a sub panel. I also used cam-lok disconnects on the feeder cord.

NICE!!!!!

[gizmomkr]

Love the Socapex and Camlok's - I take it you work or have worked production at some point. I see a "red" in there - is that a double hot, or are your able to get 3 phase at the house.

Nice box! I like it a lot - mine is in a rubermade container. (and looks quite scarry)

I'm pretty sure I could win the "moste likely to short out and melt down" award. I'll try and get a pic posted.

[CUTTHEMUSIC]

gizmomkr wrote:

Love the Socapex and Camlok's - I take it you work or have worked production at some point. I see a "red" in there  - is that a double hot, or are your able to get 3 phase at the house.

Nice box! I like it a lot - mine is in a rubermade container. (and looks quite scarry)

I'm pretty sure I could win the "moste likely to short out and melt down" award. I'll try and get a pic posted.

Years back I worked for Clair Brothers (the largest sound company in the world)...now I write financial lending software(who would have thought! The red cam allows my sub panel to run either 120 or 240 volts. The soca's are awesome and expensive too. The 4 AMP CPC's connectors are much cheaper but not as rugged. My first year I used a rubbermade container too...didn't take any pictures though.

[Guest guest]

jimswinder wrote:

CUTTHEMUSIC wrote:

This is my controller housing / power distro. I named it "Overkill". I built the case using aluminum extrusion and PVC laminated plywood from Penn Fabrication. The main cord is a Carol 4/2 portable cord that feeds a sub panel. I also used cam-lok disconnects on the feeder cord.

NICE!!!!!

I think i recall seeing one of those at Kennedy at the last shuttle launch..

There is definitely an art to cable routing and management...very impressive.

I'm just using plain and simple CG-1500s, from the now defunct YBBS...would provide pics, but still just empty boxes at the moment.

[CUTTHEMUSIC]

Thanks. It is way way way overkill but isnt that what hobbies are all about. :dude:

[scubado]

'Overkill' is an understatement! Diffinately has the wow factor. very impressive. How many channels are in it?

[CUTTHEMUSIC]

scubado wrote:

'Overkill' is an understatement!  Diffinately has the wow factor.  very impressive.  How many channels are in it?

Right now I only have 64 in it because I had 3 of my controllers located closer to my mega tree. I plan on revamping it after this season so that I can fit up to 10 controllers in it comfortably.

[Don Krasley]

one can never have too much overkill. I did some work for CBA too and I know how to over kill. I just wish I would have though a little longer before putting 12 controllers in a can. It looks good and functions well. It's just not practical. Check it out here:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30393666&l=38e422abb2&id=1361664251

The latest 6 are in another album here:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1473725607406&set=a.1473799769260.2069122.1361664251

I still use it but I don't have it on the wall. I generated quite a collection of extension cords from that distance.


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[CUTTHEMUSIC]

Don Krasley wrote:

The latest 6 are in another album here:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1473725607406&set=a.1473799769260.2069122.1361664251

Wow, that's my kinda box. Where did you get the punch for the Edison plugs?

[CUTTHEMUSIC]

Double Post

[Don Krasley]

actually this time I used a 1 inch conduit punch. You don't see it from the back side because the receptacle covers it. But the first panel I made I punched them all out with the greenlee double "D" punch I bought on ebay. the problem was the double d punch took a lot more time to get things lined up and the slug got stuck 95% of the time. the 1 inch (1-3/8") was a slugbuster type of punch and was the ez button!


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[Big D]

These boxes are impressive.

After seeing these, I have a LONG ways to go.

Thanks for sharing.

[crackchecker]

The LOR box's don't come with a weather seals on them. Would you suggest buying some and installing it on each box?

[CUTTHEMUSIC]

Don, I friended you on facebook and looked at some of your pictures(I'm very impressed). Got any time for a personalized tour?

[Don Krasley]

I would watch what you do to keep the water and moisture out. seems the more you try, the more it just traps water inside. as long as it's a watertight box you should be good.

I don't have the time right now for anyone but maybe soon. too many things to do right now and so little time.

[rgardner518]

Wow! I'm impressed too! What about heat build up? Do you have any issues? I did not see a fan, that why I ask! I love what you did with your mega tree, main shaft pole! I love how neat all of the wires loo inside the box! I'm so impressed!