Vanya writes –
For most of the electronics projects I build for fun (power supplies, function generators, code keyers, 555 timer circuits, etc.), I usually just head to the local Radio Shack and buy one of their cheap plastic project cases. Unfortunately, these cases don’t have vents or fan ports, a desirable feature to have with circuits that dissipate a lot of heat, so I have to “drill my own”. I’ve since developed a quick and accurate technique to create these vents that others might find useful.
Make Your Own Vents In Electronic Project Cases – The Lyzrd’s Stomp – Link.
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I’ve used that tape meant for drywalling that has holes in it to do this for years. Great to see it getting picked up!
For drilling nice round holes in plastic cases, get a Unibit:
http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/jhtml/brandProducts.jhtml?brand=Unibit
Twist drills tend to grab, particularly in larger sizes.
The Unibit will set you back a few bucks, but you’ll find yourself drilling holes just for the sheer pleasure of it.