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Board and component envelope
Provide the PCB length, width and thickness, then identify components that rise significantly above the board. Tall capacitors, connectors, displays and heatsinks determine the internal clearance.
02
Connector and control positions
Measure USB, power, network, switch, button, display and cable openings relative to stable board edges or mounting holes. Photographs help confirm orientation but should not replace critical dimensions.
03
Mounting method
Specify existing PCB mounting holes, standoff requirements, screw sizes, snap-fit preferences or other retention needs. The enclosure should be built around the actual board interface.
04
Thermal and environmental context
Explain whether the electronics produce notable heat, need ventilation, operate outdoors or encounter dust/moisture. These conditions require engineering judgment and may change material or enclosure decisions.
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Send Your Enclosure Requirements
Send the object, file, photos or measurements you already have. The next questions can be based on your actual project rather than a generic example.
Send Your Enclosure RequirementsQuestions about this project type
Can I send the actual PCB instead of measuring everything?
Physical access can help, but the project workflow should still document critical dimensions and connector positions.
Can ventilation be added?
Ventilation openings can be part of a design, but thermal performance depends on the electronics and operating conditions and should not be assumed from geometry alone.