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Hardware => Lynx MR16 / 16 CH DC Controller => Topic started by: dmaccole on December 30, 2008,

Title: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: dmaccole on December 30, 2008,

Hiya.

I can't seem to track down which YBBS enclosure was used to house the MR-16 controller boards. The co-op just listed "enclosures" and the picture in the wiki is nice, but the part number isn't clear enough to figure out.

A hint would be appreciated.

Thanks.

\dmc

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: rrowan on December 30, 2008,

Hi Dmaccole

They are hard to find

PM Todd he might have a location to get a few

Rick R.

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: Sloanhaus on March 05, 2009,

Did anyone figure this out, I need an enclosure as well

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: rrowan on March 05, 2009,

Hi guys

The enclosure for the MR-16 controller is

Keptel CG-500 Coax Demarcation Enclosure

For some reason yourbroadbandstore stop carrying them.

Rick R.

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: Sloanhaus on March 05, 2009,

OK, great

Now I just need to find someone who sells them,,, google doesnt help, maybe someone in here can. I hate to use tubberware, but dont test me, I have been known to do crazier things  >:D

Brad

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: Ron on March 05, 2009,

Did you PM Todd?  He found a source for the enclosure for the last coop for the MR16 last year.

Ron

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: grossg on March 05, 2009,

I am interested in this answer as well.

Glen

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: Randy_A on March 05, 2009,

Here is some on e-bay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Keptel-CG-500-Demarc-Outdoor-Enclosures---Lot-of-50+_W0QQitemZ300297137662QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090228?IMSfp=TL090228184008r18975

Randy

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: ThaiWay on March 05, 2009,

hmmmm.... perhaps a coop manager would want to jump on that for a future coop! 

John

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: REM on March 05, 2009,

My thought exactly John!  50+ units. Sounds like it's perfect.  Sure beats us all bidding on the same thing driving the price up.

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: vairmoose on March 05, 2009,

1 bid submitted.     I'm more than willing to attempt to get it at the minimum price and then share the benefit with all.

Larry

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: grossg on March 05, 2009,

RJ may often be the man, but right now Randy and Larry are it!  Way to go Randy for finding them and win those babies Larry!

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: vairmoose on March 06, 2009,

Update on the Ebay auction.   Found the reserve price to be lower than expected.   Barreling ahead.

Larry

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: ThaiWay on March 06, 2009,

Did you win them Larry?

John

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: vairmoose on March 07, 2009,

Got it.   Next is to wait for them to be delivered. 

Larry   

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: grossg on March 07, 2009,

So where/when can we badger you for orders?  ;D

I'm guessing you will post in the sale area?  Or the coop?

Thanks again Larry!

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: vairmoose on March 12, 2009,

Just a quick follow-up.   Shipment delayed due to hiccup in the seller's paypal account.  My payment was posted but the monies were never posted into his account.  All clear now and he will be shipping out to me today. 

After I know how many boxes and their condition, I'll try to figure out how to spread the wealth at minimum cost.

Larry.

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: vairmoose on March 19, 2009,

52 enclosures arrived today.    More than half of the are extremely useable.  The remainder do not have the sponge seals.  Several have some dribbles of a black substance on the outside (guessing a black tar) and a few have a flat antenna glued to the inside which can be removed without much difficulty.  Neither of these "extras" would preclude use for housing the MR16.   

Please send me a PM  (do not post in this forum) if you would want enclosures.   Be sure to include the quantity you are interested in and your zip code so that I can get a better estimate on shipping.   

 The per enclosure price will be less than $2 each.  I am guessing that most efficient (for shipping ) quantity will probably be in groups of 4 (using standard box) but will check with UPS and USPS to see what is doable. 

Larry

Update:  Current Talley:  10 requests for total of 45 enclosures.   

Added pictures so that the less than perfect  can be seen.    The enclosure at the top is perfect with the sponge seals.  The enclosure in the middle has no sponge seals but does have 2 strain relief type plastic connectors.  Most of the boxes in this condition only have one (in the middle hole).  The bottom still has the holes plugged but does have the antenna previously mentioned.  For those interested, the second picture is of the back of the antenna.   Because of the size of the connecting cable, this antenna appears to be suitable for cell phone or similar use.   

A little research indicates that shipping will be between $8 and $9 for a box with 4 enclosures.   To cover Ebay, Paypal, shipping and any packing mat'ls,  (and to keep the costs simple),  I'm rounding to $16 total for 4 enclosures.   

Unless the requester specifies otherwise, I'll split each group of 4 evenly between the almost  perfect and not so perfect..  with pot luck on who gets antennas.

Larry.

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: vairmoose on March 21, 2009,

All of the enclosures have been spoken for.    I will be getting the shipping boxes on Monday and hopefully get the enclosures into the mail on Tuesday to those who have paid by that time.  If payment is not received by Monday midnight (Central time), I will assume that you do not want it.     

Thanks for understanding.   

Larry

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: vairmoose on March 24, 2009,

Quick update here.   Enclosures for those that sent money were dropped off at the post office during lunch hour today.   

Larry.

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: grossg on March 24, 2009,

Thanks again Larry!

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: Ron on March 26, 2009,

Hey Larry,

I got my 4 cases today.  Thanks for handling this for us.

Ron

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: REM on March 26, 2009,

Got mine too.  You're the man Larry.

Ron

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: smartcontrols on March 27, 2009,

I got may cases today, what a deal.

Thansk for doing this for us.

Jeff

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: tlh on March 27, 2009,

Larry-
Cases arrive yesterday.  Thanks for making this great deal happen! 
Best regards,
Terry

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: kylec on March 27, 2009,

Thanks Moose!

Kyle   ;D ;D

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: RPM on April 22, 2009,

If anyone needs more, maybe someone can get a co-op started.

I have contacted AFL Telecommunications (the company who distributes the Keptel CG-500) and was informed that they are available for $6.12 each with a minimum order quantity of 36 pieces and larger volumes in multiples of 36. Current lead-times are 4-6 weeks.

If anyone is interested, here is the company contact info

AFL Telecommunications
800.235.3423
864.433.0333
www.AFLTele.com

You can also request a quote here http://www.AFLTele.com/contacts/request_quote/


  Robert

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: joshuashu on July 27, 2009,

Has any one found any of these lately?  Google was no help? i just need one.

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: Greg on July 27, 2009,

joshuashu,

Some people have used the CG-1000 enclosure instead of the CG-500.  The 1000 is a bigger enclosure but if that isn't an issue you may want to consider it.

Greg

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: RJ on July 27, 2009,

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joshuashu,

Some people have used the CG-1000 enclosure instead of the CG-500.  The 1000 is a bigger enclosure but if that isn't an issue you may want to consider it.

Greg

Does the holes line up? Or are they just making fit. If it lines up thats good to know.

RJ

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: Greg on July 28, 2009,

RJ,

Just making it work is my understanding.

Greg

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: WWNF911 on July 29, 2009,

So the holes don't line up? How are you guys going about "making it work?" Just curious. I had the same experience last year with the small enclosure and the SSROZ. Brad helped me out by showing me how to use Home Depot's concrete anchors and gorilla glue. Is that what you guys are doing?

Leon

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: RJ on July 29, 2009,

I hope not. I know CG-500 boxes are out there they are still in production. Broadband just stopped carrying them. You can even but them in quanitity from AFL direct if we could get enough together that need them.

RJ

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: wbe12345 on July 29, 2009,

Here is where I got the CG-500 enclosures.

Contact info is:

 Evolution
DENVER
7347 S. Revere Pkwy, Bldg A
Centennial, CO 80112
Toll Free: (800) 315-2253
Local: (303) 414-1920
Fax: (303) 414-1921

WEB site url:

http://www.evolutionbb.com/ebb/Keptel-CG-500-Coax-Demarcation-Enclosure/subpage32.html


Hope this helps. There were very easy to do businees with.

Wallace
wbe12345

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: RJ on July 29, 2009,

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Here is where I got the CG-500 enclosures.

Contact info is:

 Evolution
DENVER
7347 S. Revere Pkwy, Bldg A
Centennial, CO 80112
Toll Free: (800) 315-2253
Local: (303) 414-1920
Fax: (303) 414-1921

WEB site url:

http://www.evolutionbb.com/ebb/Keptel-CG-500-Coax-Demarcation-Enclosure/subpage32.html


Hope this helps. There were very easy to do businees with.

Wallace
wbe12345

Great!!!! I knew there was a place someone found to get them!

RJ

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: deplanche on October 05, 2009,

Was mounting my MR-16 boards in the enclosures I got from the pseudo-group buy.  While all of the boxes are labelled as CG-500, not all of the mounting holes in the boxes were the same.  Two of the enclosures lined up perfectly with the holes in the PCB.  On the other two, the bottom two holes on the PCB line up nicely with holes in the enclosure, but there is nothing at the top to screw into.  Other than that the cases appear to be identical.  Just wanted to share, that not all of these appear to be the same when it comes to mounting.

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: wbe12345 on October 06, 2009,

Guys

Here is the place:

http://www.evolutionbb.com/ebb/Keptel-CG-500-Coax-Demarcation-Enclosure/subpage32.html

Fast service! I think they are around $4 per case.

Wallace
wbe12345

Title: Re: MR-16 controller enclosure
Post by: RJ on October 11, 2009,

You know whats funny and good at the same time?

  Going from worrying about were everyone would get the cases for MR16 controllers to worrying about which place is better!   ;D

I'll take the latter any day.

RJ