Unloaded vs. Loaded

The family tells you which enclosure path fits the project. Unloaded or Loaded tells you how much of the hardware path you want WestTechHA to handle before it arrives.

Unloaded
Unloaded for your hardware plan

Unloaded is the bring-your-own-hardware path for customers who already know their electronics plan and simply need the enclosure family that fits the project.

  • Includes the printed enclosure, lid, brass inserts, and standard enclosure hardware
  • Best for experienced DIY and installer work
  • Electronics and firmware are not included unless specifically stated at checkout
Loaded
Pre-loaded with Quick Start firmware

Loaded is the pre-assembled path for customers who want the selected electronics path handled before shipment. Loaded ESP32-based products include a basic pre-shipment diagnostic check and WestTech Home Automation ESP32 Quick Start firmware.

  • Best when you want more handled up front
  • Basic diagnostics are completed before the order ships
  • Quick Start firmware helps you find, connect, verify, and prepare the device for your own firmware
Loaded setup

Diagnostics completed before shipment

Loaded ESP32-based products are not shipped as blank boards. WestTech Home Automation performs a basic pre-shipment diagnostic check and installs ESP32 Quick Start firmware so customers have a simple path to power on, connect, verify, and then upload their own project firmware.

Choose the family that fits the application

Each family follows the same basic structure: choose the enclosure size and project fit first, then choose whether you want the product Unloaded or Loaded.

Scout
Scout Product Family
Compact footprint • active family

Scout is the smallest family in the line and the easiest place to start when you need a compact indoor enclosure for a clean, practical project build.

  • Best for smaller indoor projects
  • Available as Unloaded or Loaded
  • Compatible 30-pin and 38-pin layouts
Scout 30 White unloaded enclosure shown with lid and inserts installed
Scout pricing Unloaded: $27.99 + shipping Loaded: $42.99 + shipping Availability: checking…
Ranger
Ranger Product Family
Middle-ground footprint • active family

Ranger gives you more working room and more flexibility without jumping all the way to the largest family. It is a strong fit when Scout feels tight.

  • Great middle-ground enclosure family
  • Available as Unloaded or Loaded
  • Built for projects needing more flexibility
Ranger 38 Black unloaded enclosure shown with lid and inserts installed
Ranger pricing Unloaded: $29.99 + shipping Loaded: $46.99 + shipping Availability: checking…
Command
Command Product Family
Expanded footprint • active family

Command is the largest family in the WestTechHA line and is built for projects that need more internal room, Garage Panel options, or a broader layout than Scout or Ranger.

  • Expanded enclosure family
  • Available as Unloaded or Loaded
  • Standard and Garage Panel purchase paths
Command pricing Unloaded: $32.99$34.99 + shipping Loaded: $54.99$59.99 + shipping Availability: checking…
Approximate outside dimensions at a glance

Shown in inches first, with millimeters in parentheses. These dimensions include the installed lid, lid overhang, and mounting tabs.

Scout
Compact footprint
  • 30-pin: 4.25" × 4.49" × 1.77" (108 × 114 × 45 mm)
  • 38-pin: 4.65" × 4.49" × 1.77" (118 × 114 × 45 mm)
Ranger
Mid-size flexibility
  • 30-pin: 5.24" × 4.49" × 1.77" (133 × 114 × 45 mm)
  • 38-pin: 5.75" × 4.49" × 1.77" (146 × 114 × 45 mm)
Command
Expanded family
  • 30-pin: 5.45" × 4.49" × 1.77" (138.5 × 114 × 45 mm)
  • 38-pin: 6.02" × 4.49" × 1.77" (153 × 114 × 45 mm)