I'm still replacing a few of my INSTEON devices with Z-Wave and in search of a enclosure for a switch similar this one. Anyone know where you can purchase a enclosure like this that sits on the table top?
Are you just looking for the plastic box, or a button controller? If the latter I have two of these that works decently. I took them apart and sprayed it black, which looks better with the silver buttons.
3d print
Yeah... z-wave switches are too deep to re-use the Insteon tabletop box....hmm... custom made or like mentioned 3D printed....
I have always been surprised that nobody made a nice wood box for this purpose. I have been thinking of making one, but haven't had the time in the past few weeks to try. Should be pretty straightforward to cut a couple pieces of 1X3 or 1X4 finish lumber and glue it up.
@mark.cockcroft ... sounds great, let me know when you're done with designing it 
@jeubanks ... I already own one of these and was able to install the Inovelli Red Switch so the depth is not a problem. I've checked with my INSTEON sources and they will only sell them as a kit (enclosure with the keypad) so not interested in paying $100+ for plastic
How many do you need?
look super expensive for what they are.
I would do something like this
https://www.amazon.com/GraybaR-Panduit-JB1DWH-1-Gang-Outlet/dp/B002FYI7IG/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3FBSS1D5RHSA4&dchild=1&keywords=single+gang+box+surface+mount&qid=1599071300&sprefix=single+gang+box+surfa%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-9
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@Hasty1 ... I already looked at the first suggestion and agree 110% about being too expensive but I think that has to do with them being made out of metal.
As to the 2nd suggestion, it has promise (as is in my price range) though its not ideal since it is not at an angle. While looking at your suggestion, I found this oneas well. Building on @jeubanks suggestion, I might do a 3D designed angled back plate to this device so it has a similar look to the INSTEON version.
I bet I could make a wooden box at an angle out of 1/4 ply that would work just as well. then just slap a face plate on it. Its an interesting idea for sure. I wouldn't mind having something like that at my desk.
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I can speak from experience in a device like this results in a high WAF... also its flexible in you can relocate it as needed.
I have used the aluminum outdoor boxes that are painted white, but they’re expensive Only works because of the Insteon dual mesh. No good for Z-Wave.
I can print but modeling I need some decent software as using Google sketchup
@lewis.heidrick ... that's works unless you have children in the house
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@mark.cockcroft ... I have and use Fusion360 so looks like I have another "to do" on my list
not sure what shipping to the US will be
I got 5 of em... they'll only touch it once. Well 6 but one moved out.
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That's ok... I have a couple of amateur radio friends who have 3D printers. When I get it designed, I'll PM you the link to the file on my Thinkiverse page.
