CNC Machined Arduino Cases
What are these cases for?
These cases are great for:
✅ Looking totally awesome when making your prototypes ✅ Protecting your Arduino Mega/Uno ✅ Making sure the Arduino stays still when prototyping |
Why did I make these cases?
These cases make it easier for you to plug and play, without worrying about the Arduino getting pulled off of your workbench, and you will enjoy them!
I made these cases in response to my own needs initially, and when I discovered that other people were interested in them also, then I decided to manufacture them in production. I needed a strong protective case, that would ensure that I would be able to prototype on benches at my university without all of my equipment falling off! I found that often the weight of the jumper wires would flip the board over, and then a bunch of them would end up coming out, which caused annoying disruptions.
What can these cases do for me?
With these cases, you should be able to prototype without the hassle of your Arduino getting dragged off of your desk.
Also when you are making other projects that require secure mounting of an Arduino (such as a line following robot), you may even be able to mount the case onto your system with some strong double sided tape, as the back side of the case is very smooth.
How are these cases made?
These cases are CNC milled on an industrial quality machine tool (HAAS MiniMill). They are made from high quality 6061 T6 aluminium alloy extruded bar stock. The use of solid carbide tooling enables a great surface finish to be achieved, and the use of rigid tapping enables the parts to be made accurately and efficiently, to keep costs low for the customer while maintaining superior quality to other cases in the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Easy! This case makes using your Arduino board an absolute dream. The case keeps your board stable and secure, so you never need to worry about your Arduino board getting dragged off of your desk or flipped over by your jumper wires. One thing that our customers do is to stick them down to a surface using Velcro, double sided tape, or even hot glue, when making temporary or permanent projects. Running cables between hardware and your Arduino is much easier now that the board is stable!
In each kit, there are supplied bolts and an Allen key. Remove any packaging, place your Arduino board into the enclosure, then fasten it with the socket head screws. Next, put the acrylic lid on the top in the recess, and fasten it with the countersunk screws.
Yes! The supplied screws and Allen key are everything you need to install your Arduino board and secure the acrylic lid. The screws are corrosion resistant stainless steel, so they will not rust or oxidise, and will always remain stain free, especially from touching.
Yes! In terms of transparency, the clear lid is best, followed by fluorescent green, orange/amber. The red and blue lids have a darker tint, and it may be more difficult to see the pin labels through these colours.
Yes! Many of our customers have mounted the enclosure into their control cabinets, or on their desk, or on their work area, using double sided tape or Velcro and even hot glue! The large smooth surface area of the bottom of the aluminium case is an excellent surface to use to secure your case to many flat surfaces.
Yes! USB programming cables and DC power cables fit perfectly. There is a space in the aluminium case where the cables can enter the board.
Yes! There has been no evidence of breakage under normal conditions. Simply take a cotton rag and wipe any dirt or grease from the lid to make it shiny again!
Yes! Extra acrylic lids are available from our website. Many of our customers buy extra lids when they make their orders, as they can change the colour periodically based on their preference. Some customers who buy multiple enclosures will also colour code their Arduinos with different lid colours.
Lightweight! With an Arduino Mega fully installed, the board and case weight under 160 grams (under 6 oz.)
We go to great lengths to ensure that our cases meet the highest quality and comfort standards, so that when you handle your products, they are smooth and burr free. We run extensive chamfering and deburring operations while the cases are machined, so that there are no safety issues.
Yes! We guarantee that our cases are of supreme quality, as they are made one by one, and we take extreme care to make your case perfect on delivery. As such, we will work with you if there are any concerns that you might have. Our highest priority is customer satisfaction and quality of service. You can email support@mainlandelectronics.com.au anytime, to contact us directly.
We aim to dispatch our orders by 24 hours’ time, and usually our transit times are reliable. We mostly send our parcels tracked, to give you peace of mind. We package our products in padded envelopes, and secure everything safely, so there is no risk of damage while in transit. Your case will arrive in as good of condition, as just after it is manufactured!
These cases are perfect for schools and universities who want to standardise their learning experience. Each student in a class can be given an enclosure and take them between places without risk of damaging the Arduino board. The boards can be secured to a workstation using Velcro, double sided tape, or even hot glue. They can remain at the workstation permanently or temporarily, depending on the class learning experience.
Who am I?
Hi, I am Joel, the director of Mainland Electronics.
I am a university student studying Mechatronics engineering and economics at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. My family has various engineering equipment and machine tools that I have access to, which is why I am able to manufacture these cases. Without insider access, these cases would likely not be made.
I have been studying engineering and business at QUT for three years now, and I have been CNC machining for a few years, and although I am relatively new to the trade, I have had some great mentors help me get started to be a successful and independent machinist making my own parts for various industries.
You can reach me through email, at support@mainlandelectronics.com.au
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