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by scalaris373 3243 days ago
Hi,

I've had good results with simple plastic cases, as long as a few rules are followed:

- The case must have a gasket on its cover

- Any openings must be on the bottom of the case (including antennae!)

- Cable glands or waterproof connectors must be used on all openings

- All cables must have a little slack, so they hang below the case and come straight up

- Put a couple of dissecant bags inside the box

I've been using this for various DIY outdoor projects for years, like putting mikrotik routerboards, raspberry pis, arduinos, etc. outdoors.

Water will accumulate in all openings not on the bottom of the case, and air pressure changes will cause the box to "suck" this water in, no matter how tightly sealed that cable gland is. That's why the openings should all be at the bottom.

Just my 2 cents.