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# Chameleon Enclosure - Black

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** PRT-09682 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/chameleon-enclosure-black.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/chameleon-enclosure-black.html.md))

## Retired product

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## How to buy

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## Description

Designed and built by ESawdust in Colorado, ****Chameleon 1 is an enclosure for popular development boards including [Arduino](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=00666) and many Olimex dev boards like the [AVR-P28](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=00029). It also supports the [XBee Regulated](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=09132) and FreeWave MegaMini RF modules.**** What makes the Chameleon so great is its universality, and its ruggedness. At only 9oz, it’s surprisingly light but can withstand being thrown across a parking lot.

****In addition to the enclosure, Chameleon 1 Basic comes with one blank faceplate and stand-offs.**** The following specialized faceplates can be purchased separately:

- [Olimex AVR-P28 and AVR-P20 Faceplate](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=09722)
- [Atmel NGW100 Faceplate](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=009683)
- [Arduino Duemilanove Faceplate](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=09684)
- [Olimex SAM7-P256 Faceplate](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=09685)
- [ET-AVR Stamp Faceplate](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=09686)
- [FriendlyARM mini2440 Faceplate](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=09687)
- [Blank Faceplate](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=009683)
 
 Using a 1/8" drill-bit, as referenced by the hole guide, holes are drilled so that the ¼" standoffs can be mounted on the universal base plate. The pre-centerpunched holes (small dents that guide the drill so it doesn’t skate) make drilling much easier. No measuring or tweaking is required. The hole pattern for the Olimex AVR-P28 is 80x100mm and is a very common board size. The Chameleon 1 base plate was engineered to accommodate a host of 80x100mm boards including most Olimex dev boards and the SparkFun Marsupial protoboards.

 Chameleon 1 is made of a stiff, lightweight aluminum. At only 9.5 ounces (269 grams), Chameleon 1 is a ready-made, rapid-install, hard-shell enclosure for your system. Once assembled, the enclosure feels rock solid. Chameleon 1 comes standard with a powder-coated black exterior that can be used as-is or painted if desired.

**Note:** The Chameleon comes with a single faceplate, but you will need another one to fully enclose the box. You can either get a blank faceplate or a specialized plate.

**Package includes:**

- ****(1) Universal base plate****
- ****(1) Lid****
- ****(1) Board mounting hardware kit including ¼” standoffs, screws and nuts****
- ****(16) self-cutting, self-tapping metal screws to securely attach the lid and faceplates****
- ****(1) Blank face plate (****additional styles available separately)
- ****(1) Hardware package includes:****
    - (16) self-cutting, self-tapping metal screws to attach lid, base, faceplates
    - (4) ¼" female/female standoffs
    - (8) 3/16" 4-40 screws
    - (4) 1/8" 4-40 screws
 
**Dimensions:**

- Lid: 2 x 5 x 6.15"
- Base Plate: 0.40 x 4.90 x 6.15"
- Weight**:** 9.5 ounces (269 grams)
 
**Documents:**

- Drawings and Application Guide (3MB so you may want to right click and download locally)
- Drill locations

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/c/h/chameleon_enclosure_-_black__prt-09682__01.jpg)