Well after some searching for housings and other various things, ive came up with my own case idea... Maybe u guys will like it, maybe u guys wont, but im happy... Most of the parts are from Radio Shack, the case I got from a website called Circuit Specialists ( www.cir.com or www.web-tronics.com ) The LM317 is isolated from the housing using a "mica" pad with a lil heat sink compound on both sides, (be careful not to use a metal mounting screw to the case, and if u do, make sure its isolated.) I got the mica pad from a kit for my DIY ECU (Megasquirt) You might be able to send the guys at www.DIYAutotune.com an email to see how much it would cost for some pads or where to source them. Everything else is pretty simple, especially if you have a dremel and time. This took me a few hours to put together. Just my addition to the housing database.
#3738, "RE: JAW (DIY Wideband) Finished W/Case... (56k NO!)" In response to Reply # 2 Apr-27-08 02:47 PM by Star Turbo Talon
I dont know, looks nice but by the time you are done what have you really saved.
The controller and gauge alone is what 70.00 right? Thats without the sensor. The sensor cost 85.00 now.
What did the case cost you? 30.00? I am genuinly curious.
The Tech Edge i have cost 250.00 complete with gauge, sensor and case. Kinda the same deal IMO considering you dont need to find a case and the harness is made with some nicer components.
I know its not the point of your post, your point is check out the enclosure ect and it looks great. I like the idea and i am glad you found a source to the extruded cases. That is great for some of us.
#3739, "RE: JAW (DIY Wideband) Finished W/Case... (56k NO!)" In response to Reply # 3
Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon I dont know, looks nice but by the time you are done what have you really saved. The controller and gauge alone is what 70.00 right? Thats without the sensor. The sensor cost 85.00 now. What did the case cost you? 30.00? I am genuinly curious. The Tech Edge i have cost 250.00 complete with gauge, sensor and case. Kinda the same deal IMO considering you dont need to find a case and the harness is made with some nicer components.
That might be true now. However, when I got my JAW, it was considerably cheaper and the Bosch sensors could be had on Amazon for $49.95. Having assembled it myself and plastic work case I spent under $150 for a working Wideband with display. Prices probably have gone up now though.
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