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===Electronics Enclosures===

===Electronics Enclosures===

We of course have all grow up surrounded by plastics as the main enclosure material. This is not wrong. When enclosing electronics, an insulating material is definitely recommended. However, an electronics enclosure completely 3D printed is a bit of a waste of time. The prints will take ages to complete, and chances are the 8 hours you are allowed for a print at the Makerspace will not be sufficient. Designers should notice that larger electronics enclosures often have large flat sections. Large flat sections are so much easier to laser cut than to 3D print. Consider cutting out large flat sections from your designs are replacing them with a lasercut panels. Otherwise, consider lasercutting most of your enclosure! See the [[Laser Cutting]] page for design resources.  

We of course have all grow up surrounded by plastics as the main enclosure material. This is not wrong. When enclosing electronics, an insulating material is definitely recommended. However, an electronics enclosure completely 3D printed is a bit of a waste of time. The prints will take ages to complete, and chances are the 8 hours you are allowed for a print at the Makerspace will not be sufficient. Designers should notice that larger electronics enclosures often have large flat sections. Large flat sections are so much easier to laser cut than to 3D print. Consider cutting out large flat sections from your designs are replacing them with a laser cut panels. Otherwise, consider laser cutting most of your enclosure! See the [[Digital technologies/Laser cutting/Laser cutting- Beginner|Laser Cutting]] page for design resources.  

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