Small white enclosures go green

Available in four standard sizes with external dimensions from 2.00 x 3.23 x 0.55 in. to 3.62 x 5.90 x 1.10 in. and a standard off-white color (RAL 9002), the Soft-Case series of hand held enclosures now comes from stock molded in BIOGRADE biodegradable material. This bioplastic material is CO₂ neutral, technically compostable and biodegradable, and has similar mechanical and physical properties to ABS.

The top of the enclosure has a wide recessed area for locating an LCD or membrane keypad, and a raised panel on the long edge can be used for mounting USB, power, or serial connectors and controls. The three larger-size cases are available with battery compartments for fitting 1.5-V AA or AAA batteries or 9-V cells. The cases are assembled by four self-tapping screws, and screw pillars are provided inside the top and base parts for fitting PCBs. Prices start at $12.