Hello Byron and the List,

Even though the topic has been beaten to death, I still find it interesting
to read other people's opinions on PCB design and production.  :)

However, I think that unless Byron's market consists of people like himself,
the boards will eventually need an enclosure.  I have a few questions for
the experts:

1. How would one go about designing a custom plastic enclosure?  What
software is available for that purpose?  Is creating a 3D model of the
enclosure worth the effort, or should I let the manufacturer do the work?

2. Obviously, when creating the enclosure, I should keep in mind the size,
shape, and locations of display and controls.  But shouldn't the
characteristics of enclosure be kept in mind when designing the PCB? How is
this done?

3. Does it make sense to use custom enclosures in a project like Byron's,
100 units or less?  Or would it make more sense to use standard customized
enclosures?

Thank you for your time!

Vitaliy

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