So, my Arduino project has come to the time-to-put-it-in-an-enclosure stage and I'd like to keep the UNO for further experimentation. I like the Sainsmart UNO R3 compatible for its, I think, drop-in characteristics but I need to know the physical dimensions as the enclosure doesn't have square inches to give away.
I've emailed Sainsmart about the dimensions of their board but have gotten no reply as yet. Does the forum know whether the Sainsmart board has the same dimensions as the UNO? Based on the image at the site it does but, ...
DrAzzy:
It looks like an exact copy of an Uno to me, ...
It does but I've never dealt with Sainsmart before and I see tons of Arduino oriented items from fifty seven different vendors all using the same image so I'm a little wary. So my concern is, is that a stock photo of an R3 board or a photo of the type of actual item I will receive?
So my concern is, is that a stock photo of an R3 board or a photo of the type of actual item I will receive?
With the Chinese, it's anybody's quess. The bottom line is you never know although I expect you'll get a duplicate of what you see in the the photo. I've used dozens of different Uno no-name clones and I've never had an issue with different sized boards, ever. Board space is $ so larger isn't likely.
Personally, I like Banggood when buying direct from China, their no-name R3 clone is $6.99 with a 10% off coupon and free shipping. I particularly like theses cases, very compact:
avr_fred:
I've used dozens of different Uno no-name clones and I've never had an issue with different sized boards, ever. Board space is $ so larger isn't likely.
Personally, I like Banggood when buying direct from China, their no-name R3 clone is $6.99 with a 10% off coupon and free shipping. I particularly like theses cases, very compact:
OK, I'm sold. I do like the BG offering at $7 and free ship. Plus, I can throw in a 1602 LCD, also needed, and still be under $10. The case looks interesting too if only to obtain a base to mount the board inside my own case - it obviates the need for individual spacer hardware and accurately drilling holes in the correct pattern. It also looks to make a good guide for cutting open USB and power supply holes, after a little Dremel surgery.
:-[ I apologize. In my original draft of this post I included that the Arduino will have some company in the enclosure, namely the aforementioned LCD, an L298 H-bridge, a piezo buzzer (that may end up outside though), a small board for the LCD contrast pot. and resistor, and a phone jack. I edited and downsized the post so many times I lost track of the fact that mention of the other components was removed. Sorry.
