Need project box for laser projector

[paulzimm]

Hello all, I am looking for a "2U" sized rack mount box for my RRGB laser projector.

It needs to have all the sides enclosed so I cannot just use a standard computer case. I found a perfect one but the company that supplies them is based in Australia:

http://laserpointerforums.com/f47/my-projector-build-wip-59202.html

Any idea where I can get a similar project enclosure here in the USA? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

 

[borgqueenx]

make one of wood. i did, and it works out fine. its easy and looks good as well, after you painted it and labbelled it.
its not expensive and can be the exact size you want.

 

[paulzimm]

I am building a few of these and they must look professionally made. Thanks for the tip but it cannot be made of wood...

 

[hakzaw1]

hey Paul--

I am using a PC case but had to get Al plates for top/base and two sides so basically it is just a frame.

but plenty of room/ I am planning a lumia off to one side and a turning mirrors to direct the rgb thu it. I saw some old stereo recievers being tossed out made of metal but again you would need to make a front and back. there are other options out there--good luck buddy


len

 

[paulzimm]

Thanks hakzaw, I was almost thinking of something like that but I am going to making quite a few of these and I cannot devote lots of time to modifying each case. Would rather just find something that is ready to go. Right now I have my RRGB (added a second red along with PBS cube finally) projector in an oversized tupperware (lol) clear box. Check out this video I made last night using a smoke machine I just bought )

Multicolor RRGB Laser Projector - YouTube

 

[hakzaw1]

Nice Job Paul..+1rep. Give me your approx. dimentions, and I will see what I can find here.

How many boxes would you need to start off?

Len

 

[Trevor]

Looks to me like any 19" 2U rackmount case from Newegg will do it...

Newegg.com - 2U case

Though 4U might work better.

-Trevor

 

[paulzimm]

Thanks guys! Flecom had actually pointed me to a location where they have these cases here in Florida...

those are nice cases... MPJA up in west palm has some similar ones

2U X 19" RACK MOUNT CASE-MPJA, Inc.

 

[Bionic-Badger]

I got my bench power supply from them. Not a bad price.