Would this enclosure/box do me for a custom midi controller?

Drew_TNBD

Okay, so I have one of these:
http://store.highlyliquid.com/products/midi-cpu

I've never done anything with it, because of a lack of a need and an enclosure. But now I'm thinking about my pedalboard, and can see this space along the second row which would fit perfectly for a DIY amp controller. My Diezel D-Moll supports midi. All I need is the ability to send three program changes - 1, 2, 3 - from three footswitches.

Enter this bad boy:


http://www.digikey.co.uk/product-detail/en/1455Q2201/HM1172-ND/773847

It looks like it might be a slight pain to work with, as it has no bottom only side panels, so I'd have to slide the PCB and switches in from the side. Might be a bit fiddly but the dimensions are good.

It looks to be roughly 220mm (L) x 125mm (W) x 47mm (H)
http://www.hammondmfg.com/pdf/1455Q2201.pdf

Since I only need three switches that should give me enough clearance between the switches. What do you think?

randomhandclaps

I always avoid those as usually the centre is hollow with bolt on ends offering little support to compression across the main section when stomped on - and the larger they are the bigger that issue becomes. 

randomhandclaps

A much better option for a far better price too -

http://spiratronics.com/diecast-box-222-x-146-x-55mm.html

Drew_TNBD

Good shout. I'll grab one of them.