Hi there! Perhaps a bit off-topic, feel free to move/delete if it's too off.
I'm looking for some tips for "prototyping" material for enclosing arduino projects when they have odd dimensions (e.g. 20x15x2cm).
I'm using cardboard and it works, but it's too flaky - so I'm looking for something more robust but also easy to cut. Acrylic seems to be very robust, but requires a lot of effort to cut correctly at home.
So far I think balsa wood would be the best option. Any other ideas?
Thanks!
Before I got my laser cutter I just used 3mm plywood and a small bench saw.
I used hexagon brass pillars or spacers to hold the top lid to the base and glued the sides to the base.
I also sometimes used a square box jig.
I make cases with my cheap 3D printer (<$200.00US).
This is the case for a drag racing game that I made. I use all free tools to do the 3D design and printing. FreeCad for 3D modeling, Cura slicer, Marlin 3D printer firmware.
You could consider printing custom cases with a 3d printer. I use OpenSCAD to design them.
Hello lem0nhead
Take a view to get some ideas.
A company I used to work for made a machine that was about 5' tall and 6' wide. I was surprised to learn that much of the exterior was just high-density particleboard screwed to the steel frame.
Paint makes everything look good 
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