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Re: uBITX Case


 

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I got both ant connectors on my case.

I used the small Jameco black and white enclosure.????? It is almost too small.? You drill either the biggest drill you have and file.

Or, go around inside your big hole with 1/8", try to get the center out, and then file.

A warning on the Jameco case, the bottom is Al, but the top steel.? I had to cut a 4" circle for my speaker in STEEL!

I used a fine metal blade in my sabre saw.? Cover everything with Duc tape first.? I was not fun.?? Thank heaven for variable speed.? Then I used a half-round big file to go to the circle edge.

I got 2 of the plastic cases suggested here on Bangood for $8 ea.? They took a month to get here.

I am going for one of those for uBit.?? If it fits?? I am going to paint them.? They are too White.

Mike, WA6ISP



On 12/13/2017 8:13 AM, Jeff (NT1K) wrote:

Thank you for your input Gordon, Rod, Arvo and others

Gordon, the point of the case is to have all the holes cutout. Otherwise it would be much cheaper to purchase a prefab case on banggood, hammond or whever and layout the cutouts yourself. I will have it quoted using 0.060 Alum (1.5mm) or 18ga Steel (0.048"/1.2mm). Currently the cost of aluminum per pound is 3x more than steel. I would consider galvannealed as well.?

Of course I will be posting 3d models and drawings for everyone to look over. However, person wants their unique case built to the way they want it but that is next to impossible unless you want to pay heavily for it which I don't think is beneficial for a $120 radio. I will consider everyone's input as well

Only questions I would have at the moment is a specific speaker that would be used and if they would be using a BNC or SO-239 chassis mount.?


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