Metal Enclosure for RIoTboard/products/devtools/single-board-computers/riotboard/b/blog/posts/metal-enclosure-for-riotboardThis post describes a metal enclosure suitable for use with the RIoTboard provided you have some time and access to the proper tools. I have been looking for an enclosure for my RIoTboard for a number of reasons: 1. I have a tendency ...en-USTelligent Community 12RE: Metal Enclosure for RIoTboardhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/single-board-computers/riotboard/b/blog/posts/metal-enclosure-for-riotboardMon, 15 May 2017 03:26:54 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:bf5f6e32-54f7-4a6a-a3ca-8e47d7d3e5dfdougw1<p>Nice work - it is tough to get good precision in this type of build.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=3021&AppID=90&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">RE: Metal Enclosure for RIoTboardhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/single-board-computers/riotboard/b/blog/posts/metal-enclosure-for-riotboardSun, 14 May 2017 20:40:18 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:bf5f6e32-54f7-4a6a-a3ca-8e47d7d3e5dfbalearicdynamics1<p>As you have a radio device nearby I assume you are more expert than mine. Does the Aluminium enclosure is sufficient for radio insulation instead of iron?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Enrico</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=3021&AppID=90&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">RE: Metal Enclosure for RIoTboardhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/single-board-computers/riotboard/b/blog/posts/metal-enclosure-for-riotboardSun, 14 May 2017 18:43:08 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:bf5f6e32-54f7-4a6a-a3ca-8e47d7d3e5dfDAB1<p>Nice post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Good metal work.</p><p>One caveat, make sure you put the case to earth ground!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Do not assume that a wall ground pin gets the job done.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can run into a lot of issues with a floating ground around the CPU, especially if you are connected to RF equipment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The floating ground tends to make an excellent antenna.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=3021&AppID=90&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">