# Share tips you have come across **URL:** \ **Category:** General Electronics\ **Created:** [January 4, 2017, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/share-tips-you-have-come-across/428745 "2017-01-04T07:20:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 633
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Many project plastic boxes have integrated mounting standoffs. These are great as they provide mounting for PCBs without the need to drill through to the exterior. A little preparation is necessary to use this kind of enclosure. If you don't have the exact enclosure measurement: On transparency mylar material, mark centers for standoff holes and cut to the final size for a mounting panel, if one is used. Transfer the centers and outline to 1.5mm acrylic material, cut out this outline. [Transparency mylar](https://www.staples.com/transparency+film/directory_transparency%2520film?autocompletesearchkey=transparency%2520film) [Hammon 1599 plastic enclosure](https://www.wagneronline.com.au/hammond-1599-instrument-enclosure/enclosures-boxes/electronic-components/1599hsgy-30710/960171/pd/) [Hammond 1599 PDF](http://www.hammondmfg.com/pdf/1599B.pdf) ![One.jpg](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/original/4X/9/7/e/97eb598d0c12f6af3f583dffb7d59716b7f68d36.jpeg) ![Two.jpg](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/original/4X/a/6/7/a673a99ae9dae723128baec7c6824cb8f296181b.jpeg) ![Three.jpg](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/original/4X/9/d/6/9d647a288ad81a635b60a83cfe006a5eea610cfe.jpeg) --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/share-tips-you-have-come-across/428745)._