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     1. 09:13 AM - Re: Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated  (mikef)
     2. 12:42 PM - Re: Re: Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated  (Charlie England)
     3. 03:34 PM - Re: Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated  (mikef)
     4. 04:55 PM - Re: Re: Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated  (Charlie England)
     5. 08:56 PM - Re: Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated  (mikef)
 
 
 
________________________________  Message 1  _____________________________________


Time: 09:13:48 AM PST US
Subject: Homebuilt-List: Re: Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated
From: "mikef" <mikefapex@gmail.com>


bump

I am still interested in hearing from experienced voices about whether the lighter
aluminum enclosure (.050) would support the weight of around 6 pounds in a
flying, vibration environment. 

Or if I should use the heavier NEMA fiberglass enclosure.

Thanks much.


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________________________________  Message 2  _____________________________________


Time: 12:42:33 PM PST US
From: Charlie England <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Homebuilt-List: Re: Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated


mikef wrote:
> 
> bump
> 
> I am still interested in hearing from experienced voices about whether the lighter
aluminum enclosure (.050) would support the weight of around 6 pounds in
a flying, vibration environment. 
> 
> Or if I should use the heavier NEMA fiberglass enclosure.
> 
> Thanks much.
I'd take a look at what actually needs to be in the enclosure. The 
contactors are designed for the 'hostile' environment under the cowl. If 
you limit the stuff to the fuse holder & the less-than-robust electronic 
circuit boards, you could go with extremely light weigh enclosures.


________________________________  Message 3  _____________________________________


Time: 03:34:34 PM PST US
Subject: Homebuilt-List: Re: Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated
From: "mikef" <mikefapex@gmail.com>


In this case there is no cowel. It is a Weight Shift Control aircraft with a pusher
engine. The only place left to mount additional components is below the engine,
attached to the frame that supports the engine.  It is about 1' from the
batteries.


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________________________________  Message 4  _____________________________________


Time: 04:55:49 PM PST US
From: Charlie England <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Homebuilt-List: Re: Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated


mikef wrote:
> 
> In this case there is no cowel. It is a Weight Shift Control aircraft
> with a pusher engine. The only place left to mount additional
> components is below the engine, attached to the frame that supports
> the engine.  It is about 1' from the batteries.
> 

That implies at least 3 mount points to stabilize the box. How about AL 
angle strong enough support the weight, providing 2 of the attach points 
to the frame members. Heavy components mounted through the back wall of 
the box to the AL angle, rest distributed as convenient in the box. Then 
box strength isn't an issue.


________________________________  Message 5  _____________________________________


Time: 08:56:19 PM PST US
Subject: Homebuilt-List: Re: Component Enclosure Opinions Appreciated
From: "mikef" <mikefapex@gmail.com>


That is a great idea combining the major mount points with the heaviest  components.
Thanks!


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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=136703#136703


 

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