Product Overview
Hammond 1593KBK ABS Box with Matching BusBoard Prototyping PCB
Condition
New old stock (NOS). Unused surplus components sealed in factory poly bags with documentation sheet and assembly hardware included. Sold each. Markings legible: HAMMOND MANUFACTURING 1593KBK HARDWARE INCLUDED PLASTIC ENCLOSURE BLACK, UPC 6 23980 56135 6.
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Product Overview
The ProtoBox-1593K-BK prototyping kit combines a black Hammond Manufacturing 1593KBK handheld enclosure with a matched BusBoard Prototype Systems PR1593K circuit board. Designed for rapid electronic builds, the single-sided FR4 board drops directly into the case standoffs without cutting or trimming. The enclosure features durable ABS construction with a recessed top for membrane pads, removable end panels for custom connectors, and lap-joint dust protection.
Key Features
- Hammond 1593KBK black general-purpose ABS plastic housing (UL94-HB)
- Exterior dimensions: 2.6 x 2.6 x 1.1 inches (66 x 66 x 28 mm)
- BusBoard Prototype Systems PR1593K 1/16-inch single-sided FR4 prototyping PCB
- PCB dimensions: 2.3 x 2.3 inches (58 x 58 mm) with 2-hole per strip layout
- Standard 0.100-inch (2.54 mm) hole spacing with 0.042-inch (1.07 mm) hole diameters
- Recessed top panel area for labels or membrane switches
- Removable end panels for easy connector machining
- Includes case assembly screws and four 4-40 PCB mounting screws
Applications
- Assembling handheld wireless remotes, testers, or data-logging monitors on the bench.
- Mounting custom microcontroller projects requiring clean enclosure integration without board trimming.
- Building dedicated sensor pods or battery-operated field instruments with accessible I/O ports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the prototyping board require cutting to fit inside the case?
No. The PR1593K PCB is shaped and dimensioned specifically to match the internal perimeter and mounting standoffs of the 1593K enclosure.
What mounting hardware comes with the kit?
The kit includes enclosure assembly self-tapping screws and four 4-40 machine screws for securing the circuit board to the internal bosses.
Are the enclosure end panels removable?
Yes. The Hammond enclosure includes removable end panels that can be drilled or milled for jacks, switches, or cable pass-throughs.
Can standard 0.1-inch header pins and DIP ICs be installed on this board?
Yes. The board uses standard 0.100-inch grid spacing with a two-hole strip pattern, allowing direct placement of standard dual in-line packages and headers.
Clean prototyping usually ends where custom case fitting begins, but matched boards skip the rotary tool entirely. Wire the circuit, drop it into the standoffs, and screw the lid down tight.
