axmoran Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 So, i'm doing a custom enclosure that will be able to hold 144 channels eventually, but i'm having some concern with mounting the devices to a metal plate. Does anybody know if i can mount the controllers using the high powered heat sinks to a metal plate, or should i try and get some plexiglass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Cockroft Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 You can mount it to metal. The ShowTime line that LOR sells are in metal boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-klb- Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 HP heatsinks to metal plate is fine. Actually good, as it helps dissipate heat. The heatsinks are fully isolated. In the 1602w, they are bolted to the steel case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axmoran Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Golden. I'm mounting 9 of them inside this enclosure. Wasn't to concerned with the grounds being shared, but didn't want to be shorting out anyting when i did that. Using a nema12 enclosure so i can hopefully wire my show to an abandonded train station this or next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 axmoran wrote: Golden. I'm mounting 9 of them inside this enclosure. Wasn't to concerned with the grounds being shared, but didn't want to be shorting out anyting when i did that. Using a nema12 enclosure so i can hopefully wire my show to an abandonded train station this or next year.WOW...sounds exciting!! That will be nice to see if you can make it happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shubb Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I think it's a great idea. I made 2.1 has 7 PC's controllers and 1 deluxe, the second has 9 PC's(only 7 are wired in the pic)Make sure to add some LED lighting.Doesn't do any good, but it sure looks cool!!Scott Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rise Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Shubb wrote: I think it's a great idea. I made 2.1 has 7 PC's controllers and 1 deluxe, the second has 9 PC's(only 7 are wired in the pic)Make sure to add some LED lighting.Doesn't do any good, but it sure looks cool!!ScottThat's still one of my favorites. I'd like to see some pics of where all your wiring runs if you have any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KStatefan Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 That is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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