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New proof of concept ideas, projects, inventions => New proof of concept ideas, projects, inventions => Topic started by: Alexei Volkoff on August 25, 2013, 10:50:05 PM
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I am making a project for storage box for my DMMCheck Plus. I've been storing it in the antistatic bag it came with but I 'd like to store it in a proper container to protected it from falls and an overly tidy wife (no, I don't have a dedicated working bench, which means the dinner table is often my bench :( )
I was thinking of just lining a box with high density ESD foam. I really don't know to what extent the components of the DMMCheck are sensitive to static, but regular high density foam seems a bit risky. I guess that if I use ESD foam the box should be made of conductive material or am I missing something here?
Where I live the air gets pretty dry in the summer - 30% RH is not unusual - hence, my ESD concerns. I do wear a properly grounded static wrist strap and working mat when working with sensitive components (mainly when assembling/disassembling PCs).
Should I really be concerned with ESD in my DMMCheck storage box project? Any advice? Thank you.
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Find a small plain jewellery box with a flip lid, and make a small panel so it is inside there so the flip lid covers it when not in use. That will provide protection from both ESD and from components being damaged physically.
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Thank your for your suggestion. When you mention a jewellery box, what material are you thinking of, exactly?
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Wood is the best, but if you get a metal cased wooden box it will do as well. Really all you need is a small box the will have the board and battery safely mounted in it. Even a small Cigar box will do, you just have to sand it down and apply a coat or two of clear sealer to it.
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Also...have a look at this video by NoMercy1900 who is on the forum as I recall - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMywek1HXNc