The Altoid tin: a nearly perfect DIY enclosure

The Altoids tin is one of the very favorite enclosures of the DIY / home-brewing electronic enthusiast / ham radio experimenter.  For small electronic projects, the Altoids tin is nearly a perfect fit for purpose.

Altoids Tin
Photograph by Michael W. Maher

• Free (after you eat the excellent peppermints)
• Recycled / reused
• Durable (its metal)
• Hinged lid
• Light weight
• Size can accommodate a small circuit board, 9v battery, and mounting jacks, knobs, and such. 
• Outside dimensions:
• 3-13/16" (9.68 cm) length
• 2-7/16" (6.19 cm) width
• 3/4" (1.91 cm) height

Happy home-brewing!

Good DX and 73, NJ2X

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