Control Box Show off Arena

[tterbo_1988]

I’ve realised something important in this hobby… I don’t just enjoy the lights — I really enjoy building controller boxes

So I reckon it’s time for a show-and-tell thread where everyone shows off their controller box builds.

Neat wiring?
Over-engineered mounts?
Cable management so good it deserves its own applause?
Or a box that technically works and is held together by zip ties and optimism?

No judgement here — if it powers pixels, it belongs in this thread.

Post photos, specs, lessons learned, and any “I’ll fix that next year” sections.
Bonus points for labelled wiring and lids that almost close.

Let’s see what’s hiding behind the weatherproof enclosures

 

[tterbo_1988]

First box:
Baldrick 17
2x Meanwell LRS 350-12
1x Hanson Power 8 distribution board
1x Shelly pm
1x momentary switch to manually turn the box on
1x 50x15 radial fan

Second box:
Network box
1x pi 4 4gb running fpp in proxy
1x 5 port network switch
1x sound blaster
1x Shelly pm
1x lrs50-5
1x external wifi reciver

Have already out grown this will be upgraded to a larger box with a bigger network switch.

 

[uncledan]

Great Idea! Here's a few of mine

Enclosure #1 (Powers most of the front yard)
Falcon F16v3
Falcon F16v3 with two differential expansion boards
(3) Meanwell RSP3000-12 running in parallel
(1) Meanwell RSP3000-12
(5) Meanwell RSP320-12 (removed because no need for them in there)
(1) Meanwell RSP320-24
TP Link 8 Port Switch
12" 120 v Fan with thermostat


Enclosure #2 (48 x110 Mega tree no power injection)
Falcon F16v3 with two expansion boards
(1) Meanwell RSP 3000-12
(2) Meanwell RSP320-12
Falcon differential receiver
4" 12v Fan with thermostat


Enclosure #3
Falcon F4v3
(1) Meanwell RSP3000-12
(1) Meanwell RSP320-12
(1) Meanwell RSP320-24
(2) Falcon F8 distro boards
(1) Bussman 15600 10-21 Fuse block
4" 24v Fan with thermostat

 

[fugley]

Great Idea! Here's a few of mine
View attachment 30538

is this one powering the street

 

[dannyp]

First box:
Baldrick 17
2x Meanwell LRS 350-12
1x Hanson Power 8 distribution board
1x Shelly pm
1x momentary switch to manually turn the box on
1x 50x15 radial fan

Second box:
Network box
1x pi 4 4gb running fpp in proxy
1x 5 port network switch
1x sound blaster
1x Shelly pm
1x lrs50-5
1x external wifi reciver

Have already out grown this will be upgraded to a larger box with a bigger network switch.

Silly question, but those yellow connectors which go into the bald Rick power input, what are they called and where do you get them? I have found yellow connectors which take the larger wire garage, but have only found spade connectors which can’t be used in the power input terminals. The bullet type of connectors in Bunnings and jay at only take a much smaller wire gauge.

 

[B_P_J]

I must apologize.... mine is a complete mess at the moment... this is my main unit.

And i may have accidentally pulled the black cable above the P12s with the Garage Roller Door, pulling my fuse rail down to one side.

 

[RolyT]

Silly question, but those yellow connectors which go into the bald Rick power input, what are they called and where do you get them? I have found yellow connectors which take the larger wire garage, but have only found spade connectors which can’t be used in the power input terminals. The bullet type of connectors in Bunnings and jay at only take a much smaller wire gauge.

Ferrules? I just got mine in a bundle off Amazon...

1200pcs Wire Ferrule Terminals Kit - 8 Types AWG 22-7 Connectors, Pin Terminal Assortment, Copper Crimp Connector Insulated Cord End Terminal : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement

1200pcs Wire Ferrule Terminals Kit - 8 Types AWG 22-7 Connectors, Pin Terminal Assortment, Copper Crimp Connector Insulated Cord End Terminal : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement

www.amazon.com.au

You'll also need a crimping tool for them..

 

[dannyp]

Ferrules? I just got mine in a bundle off Amazon...

1200pcs Wire Ferrule Terminals Kit - 8 Types AWG 22-7 Connectors, Pin Terminal Assortment, Copper Crimp Connector Insulated Cord End Terminal : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement

1200pcs Wire Ferrule Terminals Kit - 8 Types AWG 22-7 Connectors, Pin Terminal Assortment, Copper Crimp Connector Insulated Cord End Terminal : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement

www.amazon.com.au

You'll also need a crimping tool for them..

Yes that’s what I’m looking for. Thank you