DigiTan
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This is for a typical 120V --> 12V project
Most of my projects up to now have been battery-powered or used wall wart adapters for DC input. As I'm branching into other areas, I need to run some stuff of the 120V AC line to operating things in the 1 - 25 Watt range.
I already committed to the basic precautions like fuses, grounded chassis, bleeder resistors on capacitors, and never touching a live circuit board. What I'm looking for is help on finding cases constructed with 120V use in mind. What I'm picturing is an aluminum flange with plastic on the outside. So I think my first question is:
What should I look for a good 120V project casing?
Who sells it?
You could say something like this would try fit as an IEC Class I appliance.
Also, if anyone had any general advice on working with AC mains, you can post it here.
Most of my projects up to now have been battery-powered or used wall wart adapters for DC input. As I'm branching into other areas, I need to run some stuff of the 120V AC line to operating things in the 1 - 25 Watt range.
I already committed to the basic precautions like fuses, grounded chassis, bleeder resistors on capacitors, and never touching a live circuit board. What I'm looking for is help on finding cases constructed with 120V use in mind. What I'm picturing is an aluminum flange with plastic on the outside. So I think my first question is:
What should I look for a good 120V project casing?
Who sells it?
You could say something like this would try fit as an IEC Class I appliance.
Also, if anyone had any general advice on working with AC mains, you can post it here.