It was brought to my attention that the electrical enclosure cost has gone up significantly on Amazon. I was curious if anyone knows of any other lower cost options for electrical enclosures?
It was brought to my attention that the electrical enclosure cost has gone up significantly on Amazon. I was curious if anyone knows of any other lower cost options for electrical enclosures?
Iām using an old pc tower for mine
Yes, I actually went with a different option I found on amazon. This enclosure comes with the internal panel so the cost would be the same as getting both the original enclosure and panel. I can also vouch for its quality.
DJC Supply Co. ABS 11.81" x 15.7" x 6.7" Waterproof IP67 Hinged Electronics Box with Mounting Plate and Wall Brackets
Hey Chris! @Chris Annin
I have an a lower cost enclosure option using a generic pc tower, here its de CAD Files and what I do
Using this tower that I bought for 18$
https://anninrobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Enclosure-Options-.avif
I made this CAD file using the mounting holes for the processor
https://anninrobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Enclosure-Options-_2.avif
If u need the CAD file please comment, I cant upload as a comment
So using aluminium composite panel for the base:
https://anninrobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Enclosure-Options-_3.avif
And here it is the final result:
Im using two PSU, the PC one its for the external IO devices.
Greetings from Ecuador!
@mateo-josue-cruz-gallegos Nice, that's a really good solution. Thank you for sharing the pictures.
Yes, for me the cost of the recommended one (and lead times) was too high so I sourced another one: https://www.electrical2go.co.uk/wiska-wbd-4-insulated-abs-plastic-enclosure-400x300x220-grey-ip65.html Works well but had to place the components slightly differently. Also it's a metal mounting plate, so a hint of threading to be done but works well!
Mateo,
I have started sourcing parts for a new AR4 build and I have not decided on the enclosrue. I would be interested in the CAD files if they are available online. Great job on your build by the way!
Jeff
@skip Thanks for posting the enclosure CAD file. Stepper Online has the stepper driver CAD files under the Download tab.
sorry guys the lowest cost is no enclosure for me😂
https://anninrobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Enclosure-Options-_6.avif
