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Out of curiosity, does anyone on this group play around with CAD software? I found a 3D printable box on Thingiverse ( ) that was sized for the Bitx40 board, but it has plain, un-drilled front and back panels. Maybe someone here who knows how to use CAD software could design a 3D printable enclosure that has a panel that has openings to accommodate the Raduino display, antenna connector, and other controls/jacks? I'd do it, but I don't know how to use CAD software...
Rich KC8MWG
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There is a piece of software called
OpenScad that is free.? With it, you can import a .STL file (which
is what is usually provided on Thingiverse), you can then
'subtract' cylinders (to make round holes) and cubes (to make
rectangular holes).? Then from that produce a new .STL file, run
it through your favorite slicer program, then print it.
Jim Noeth - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 10:45 AM, Richard Knack ihc73scout2@... [BITX20]
wrote:
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Out
of curiosity, does anyone on this group play around with
CAD software? I found a 3D printable box on Thingiverse
( ) that was sized for the
Bitx40 board, but it has plain, un-drilled front and
back panels. Maybe someone here who knows how to use CAD
software could design a 3D printable enclosure that has
a panel that has openings to accommodate the Raduino
display, antenna connector, and other controls/jacks?
I'd do it, but I don't know how to use CAD software...
Rich
KC8MWG
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I have had OpenScad on my computer since I built my 3D printer 3 years ago (it was part of the software download package for the printer), and I never could make heads or tails of it. It's not very "user friendly", in my opinion.
Rich KC8MWG
On Monday, January 2, 2017 12:05 PM, "Jim Noeth ka9bgt@... [BITX20]" wrote:
?
There is a piece of software called
OpenScad that is free.? With it, you can import a .STL file (which
is what is usually provided on Thingiverse), you can then
'subtract' cylinders (to make round holes) and cubes (to make
rectangular holes).? Then from that produce a new .STL file, run
it through your favorite slicer program, then print it.
Jim Noeth - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 10:45 AM, Richard Knack ihc73scout2@... [BITX20]
wrote:
?
Out
of curiosity, does anyone on this group play around with
CAD software? I found a 3D printable box on Thingiverse
( ) that was sized for the
Bitx40 board, but it has plain, un-drilled front and
back panels. Maybe someone here who knows how to use CAD
software could design a 3D printable enclosure that has
a panel that has openings to accommodate the Raduino
display, antenna connector, and other controls/jacks?
I'd do it, but I don't know how to use CAD software...
Rich
KC8MWG
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That would be sweet!?
Roy? WA0YMH
On Jan 2, 2017 10:45 AM, "Richard Knack ihc73scout2@... [BITX20]" < BITX20@...> wrote:
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Out of curiosity, does anyone on this group play around with CAD software? I found a 3D printable box on Thingiverse ( ) that was sized for the Bitx40 board, but it has plain, un-drilled front and back panels. Maybe someone here who knows how to use CAD software could design a 3D printable enclosure that has a panel that has openings to accommodate the Raduino display, antenna connector, and other controls/jacks? I'd do it, but I don't know how to use CAD software...
Rich KC8MWG
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If you can let me know where, type and
size of the holes you need in the panel, I'll build a printable
(.stl) file for you that matches.? If you'll respond with
something like:
round hole, d1 mm diameter, center at x, y
rectangular hole x1 mm long by y1 mm high at x, y (lower left
corner of hole)
Repeat the above for as many holes as you need, remember all
dimensions are in millimeters (if you want to use inches, just let
me know and I'll convert).? All measurements will be taken from
the lower left corner of the panel.
Jim - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 11:12 AM, Richard Knack ihc73scout2@... [BITX20]
wrote:
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Show quoted text
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I have had
OpenScad on my computer since I built my 3D printer 3
years ago (it was part of the software download package
for the printer), and I never could make heads or tails
of it. It's not very "user friendly", in my opinion.
Rich
KC8MWG
On
Monday, January 2, 2017 12:05 PM, "Jim Noeth
ka9bgt@... [BITX20]"
wrote:
?
There
is a piece of software called
OpenScad that is free.? With it, you
can import a .STL file (which is
what is usually provided on
Thingiverse), you can then
'subtract' cylinders (to make round
holes) and cubes (to make
rectangular holes).? Then from that
produce a new .STL file, run it
through your favorite slicer
program, then print it.
Jim Noeth - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 10:45 AM, Richard Knack ihc73scout2@...
[BITX20] wrote:
?
Out
of curiosity, does anyone on
this group play around with
CAD software? I found a 3D
printable box on Thingiverse
( ) that was
sized for the Bitx40 board,
but it has plain, un-drilled
front and back panels. Maybe
someone here who knows how
to use CAD software could
design a 3D printable
enclosure that has a panel
that has openings to
accommodate the Raduino
display, antenna connector,
and other controls/jacks?
I'd do it, but I don't know
how to use CAD software...
Rich
KC8MWG
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You can also do the same with the back
panel.? On both, I'll assume that 'lower left' means as looking at
the front of the case for the front panel, and looking at the back
of the case for the back panel.
Jim
KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 12:07 PM, Jim Noeth ka9bgt@... [BITX20]
wrote:
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
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If you can let me know where,
type and size of the holes you need in the panel, I'll
build a printable (.stl) file for you that matches.? If
you'll respond with something like:
round hole, d1 mm diameter, center at x, y
rectangular hole x1 mm long by y1 mm high at x, y (lower
left corner of hole)
Repeat the above for as many holes as you need, remember
all dimensions are in millimeters (if you want to use
inches, just let me know and I'll convert).? All
measurements will be taken from the lower left corner of
the panel.
Jim - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 11:12 AM, Richard Knack ihc73scout2@...
[BITX20] wrote:
?
I have
had OpenScad on my computer since I built my 3D
printer 3 years ago (it was part of the software
download package for the printer), and I never could
make heads or tails of it. It's not very "user
friendly", in my opinion.
Rich
KC8MWG
On
Monday, January 2, 2017 12:05 PM, "Jim Noeth
ka9bgt@...
[BITX20]"
wrote:
?
There
is a piece of software called
OpenScad that is free.? With it,
you can import a .STL file
(which is what is usually
provided on Thingiverse), you
can then 'subtract' cylinders
(to make round holes) and cubes
(to make rectangular holes).?
Then from that produce a new
.STL file, run it through your
favorite slicer program, then
print it.
Jim Noeth - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 10:45 AM, Richard
Knack ihc73scout2@...
[BITX20] wrote:
?
Out
of curiosity, does
anyone on this group
play around with CAD
software? I found a 3D
printable box on
Thingiverse ( ) that was
sized for the Bitx40
board, but it has plain,
un-drilled front and
back panels. Maybe
someone here who knows
how to use CAD software
could design a 3D
printable enclosure that
has a panel that has
openings to accommodate
the Raduino display,
antenna connector, and
other controls/jacks?
I'd do it, but I don't
know how to use CAD
software...
Rich
KC8MWG
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Thanks! Where are you measuring X0/Y0 from?
Have to wait until I get my Bitx40 before I can decide, so I can measure the LCD and figure out where I want the controls (I might go for a front-firing speaker, as well, if you can do a pattern of small holes, or slots!). If you already have a Bitx40 with the Raduino, maybe you could make the front/back panels to your tastes and put it on Thingiverse; it might make a good start for others as well.
Rich KC8MWG
On Monday, January 2, 2017 1:09 PM, "Jim Noeth ka9bgt@... [BITX20]" wrote:
?
You can also do the same with the back
panel.? On both, I'll assume that 'lower left' means as looking at
the front of the case for the front panel, and looking at the back
of the case for the back panel.
Jim
KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 12:07 PM, Jim Noeth ka9bgt@... [BITX20]
wrote:
?
If you can let me know where,
type and size of the holes you need in the panel, I'll
build a printable (.stl) file for you that matches.? If
you'll respond with something like:
round hole, d1 mm diameter, center at x, y
rectangular hole x1 mm long by y1 mm high at x, y (lower
left corner of hole)
Repeat the above for as many holes as you need, remember
all dimensions are in millimeters (if you want to use
inches, just let me know and I'll convert).? All
measurements will be taken from the lower left corner of
the panel.
Jim - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 11:12 AM, Richard Knack ihc73scout2@...
[BITX20] wrote:
?
I have
had OpenScad on my computer since I built my 3D
printer 3 years ago (it was part of the software
download package for the printer), and I never could
make heads or tails of it. It's not very "user
friendly", in my opinion.
Rich
KC8MWG
On
Monday, January 2, 2017 12:05 PM, "Jim Noeth
ka9bgt@...
[BITX20]"
wrote:
?
There
is a piece of software called
OpenScad that is free.? With it,
you can import a .STL file
(which is what is usually
provided on Thingiverse), you
can then 'subtract' cylinders
(to make round holes) and cubes
(to make rectangular holes).?
Then from that produce a new
.STL file, run it through your
favorite slicer program, then
print it.
Jim Noeth - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 10:45 AM, Richard
Knack ihc73scout2@...
[BITX20] wrote:
?
Out
of curiosity, does
anyone on this group
play around with CAD
software? I found a 3D
printable box on
Thingiverse ( ) that was
sized for the Bitx40
board, but it has plain,
un-drilled front and
back panels. Maybe
someone here who knows
how to use CAD software
could design a 3D
printable enclosure that
has a panel that has
openings to accommodate
the Raduino display,
antenna connector, and
other controls/jacks?
I'd do it, but I don't
know how to use CAD
software...
Rich
KC8MWG
|
All measurements are taken from the
lower left corner of the panel (as you look at the panel from the
front).? For a rectangular opening, that measurement would be the
x and y offset from the lower left of the panel to the lower left
of the opening.? For a circular hole, it would be the x and y
offset from the lower left of the panel to the center of the hole.
For the rear panel (if you want that one as well), it would be the
same, except the lower left would be as looking at the rear of the
enclosure.
I already have the skeleton SCAD script put together, just need
the size, type and location of the holes to complete.? I agree
that AutoScad can be somewhat daunting at first, since it doesn't
have a graphic interface.? But, once I got it figured out, it's
really not that bad.
Jim - KA9BGT
On 1/2/2017 12:30 PM, Richard Knack ihc73scout2@... [BITX20]
wrote:
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Thanks!
Where are you measuring X0/Y0 from?
Have to
wait until I get my Bitx40 before I can decide, so I can
measure the LCD and figure out where I want the controls
(I might go for a front-firing speaker, as well, if you
can do a pattern of small holes, or slots!). If you
already have a Bitx40 with the Raduino, maybe you could
make the front/back panels to your tastes and put it on
Thingiverse; it might make a good start for others as
well.
Rich
KC8MWG
On
Monday, January 2, 2017 1:09 PM, "Jim Noeth
ka9bgt@... [BITX20]"
wrote:
?
You
can also do the same with the back
panel.? On both, I'll assume that
'lower left' means as looking at the
front of the case for the front
panel, and looking at the back of
the case for the back panel.
Jim
KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 12:07 PM, Jim Noeth ka9bgt@...
[BITX20] wrote:
?
If
you can let me know where,
type and size of the holes you
need in the panel, I'll build
a printable (.stl) file for
you that matches.? If you'll
respond with something like:
round hole, d1 mm diameter,
center at x, y
rectangular hole x1 mm long by
y1 mm high at x, y (lower left
corner of hole)
Repeat the above for as many
holes as you need, remember
all dimensions are in
millimeters (if you want to
use inches, just let me know
and I'll convert).? All
measurements will be taken
from the lower left corner of
the panel.
Jim - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 11:12 AM, Richard
Knack ihc73scout2@...
[BITX20] wrote:
?
I
have had OpenScad on my
computer since I built
my 3D printer 3 years
ago (it was part of the
software download
package for the
printer), and I never
could make heads or
tails of it. It's not
very "user friendly", in
my opinion.
Rich
KC8MWG
On
Monday, January
2, 2017 12:05
PM, "Jim Noeth ka9bgt@...
[BITX20]"
wrote:
?
There
is a piece of
software
called
OpenScad that
is free.? With
it, you can
import a .STL
file (which is
what is
usually
provided on
Thingiverse),
you can then
'subtract'
cylinders (to
make round
holes) and
cubes (to make
rectangular
holes).? Then
from that
produce a new
.STL file, run
it through
your favorite
slicer
program, then
print it.
Jim Noeth -
KA9BGT
On 1/2/17
10:45 AM,
Richard Knack
ihc73scout2@...
[BITX20]
wrote:
?
Out of
curiosity,
does anyone on
this group
play around
with CAD
software? I
found a 3D
printable box
on Thingiverse
( )
that was sized
for the Bitx40
board, but it
has plain,
un-drilled
front and back
panels. Maybe
someone here
who knows how
to use CAD
software could
design a 3D
printable
enclosure that
has a panel
that has
openings to
accommodate
the Raduino
display,
antenna
connector, and
other
controls/jacks?
I'd do it, but
I don't know
how to use CAD
software...
Rich
KC8MWG
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Oops, responded before I read the whole
message.? When you do get your Bitx40 send an email directly to me
so that I don't inadvertently gloss over it.? My email address is
@noeth-family.com - where is ka9bgt.
I don't have a Bitx40 (or 20), I've been watching the group
because I've been thinking of buying/building one.? I'll probably
not go with the Raduino, as I already have a SI5153 based digital
VFO built, so I'll probably just copy that one.? I built the one I
have for an antenna analyzer.
Jim - KA9BGT
On 1/2/2017 12:30 PM, Richard Knack ihc73scout2@... [BITX20]
wrote:
?
Thanks!
Where are you measuring X0/Y0 from?
Have to
wait until I get my Bitx40 before I can decide, so I can
measure the LCD and figure out where I want the controls
(I might go for a front-firing speaker, as well, if you
can do a pattern of small holes, or slots!). If you
already have a Bitx40 with the Raduino, maybe you could
make the front/back panels to your tastes and put it on
Thingiverse; it might make a good start for others as
well.
Rich
KC8MWG
On
Monday, January 2, 2017 1:09 PM, "Jim Noeth
ka9bgt@... [BITX20]"
wrote:
?
You
can also do the same with the back
panel.? On both, I'll assume that
'lower left' means as looking at the
front of the case for the front
panel, and looking at the back of
the case for the back panel.
Jim
KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 12:07 PM, Jim Noeth ka9bgt@...
[BITX20] wrote:
?
If
you can let me know where,
type and size of the holes you
need in the panel, I'll build
a printable (.stl) file for
you that matches.? If you'll
respond with something like:
round hole, d1 mm diameter,
center at x, y
rectangular hole x1 mm long by
y1 mm high at x, y (lower left
corner of hole)
Repeat the above for as many
holes as you need, remember
all dimensions are in
millimeters (if you want to
use inches, just let me know
and I'll convert).? All
measurements will be taken
from the lower left corner of
the panel.
Jim - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 11:12 AM, Richard
Knack ihc73scout2@...
[BITX20] wrote:
?
I
have had OpenScad on my
computer since I built
my 3D printer 3 years
ago (it was part of the
software download
package for the
printer), and I never
could make heads or
tails of it. It's not
very "user friendly", in
my opinion.
Rich
KC8MWG
On
Monday, January
2, 2017 12:05
PM, "Jim Noeth ka9bgt@...
[BITX20]"
wrote:
?
There
is a piece of
software
called
OpenScad that
is free.? With
it, you can
import a .STL
file (which is
what is
usually
provided on
Thingiverse),
you can then
'subtract'
cylinders (to
make round
holes) and
cubes (to make
rectangular
holes).? Then
from that
produce a new
.STL file, run
it through
your favorite
slicer
program, then
print it.
Jim Noeth -
KA9BGT
On 1/2/17
10:45 AM,
Richard Knack
ihc73scout2@...
[BITX20]
wrote:
?
Out of
curiosity,
does anyone on
this group
play around
with CAD
software? I
found a 3D
printable box
on Thingiverse
( )
that was sized
for the Bitx40
board, but it
has plain,
un-drilled
front and back
panels. Maybe
someone here
who knows how
to use CAD
software could
design a 3D
printable
enclosure that
has a panel
that has
openings to
accommodate
the Raduino
display,
antenna
connector, and
other
controls/jacks?
I'd do it, but
I don't know
how to use CAD
software...
Rich
KC8MWG
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I also found this encloser on thingiverse, but I think I will design my own. Just waiting for the kit and then I will design an encloser for 3D printing.
I use fusion360 for all my designs. It's a great CAD software and there are a lot of tutorials out there. And it's free.
So if anyone has some ideas for an encloser and could make a drawing with measurements, I could turn that into a stl file for 3D printing.
73 de Helmut OE4HDS
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I'd
be interested in an enclosure for portable use, specifically for things
like SOTA and backpacking. ?I'll have to wait until mine arrives to
work out the specs, but something a bit more compact and weather
resistant would be ideal. ?Not sure what kind of openings I'll want to
put on it yet, though I'm already planning to change the display to OLED
for cold weather use and play with the firmware to open up other modes,
bands, and features so we'll see what's needed for buttons and knobs.
?Space for an internal battery would be nice, but we'll see how much
extra room that would require.
Cheers, John VA7JBE
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Well off the same site maybe this is what you are after? scroll down to thebottom of the page to download. | | | | | | The file include now the Panel Maker. Check below in the Experimental area to download it. My first try with OpenScad, the box is fully customizable. I hope y... | | | | Preview by Yahoo | | | Hope that helps Happy 2017
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Actually, the 3D printed case
referenced was created using Ultimate box maker.
Jim - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 8:53 PM, mark.g0nmy@... [BITX20] wrote:
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Well off the same site maybe this is what you are after?
scroll down to thebottom of the page to download.
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The file include now
the Panel Maker. Check below in the
Experimental area to download it. My first
try with OpenScad, the box is fully
customizable. I hope y...
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Preview by Yahoo
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Hope that helps
Happy 2017
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Tried that on another project (a "Klopik-2" from Russia). Problem is, it STILL uses OpenSCAD, and I couldn't get it to do what I wanted it to do...
Rich KC8MWG
On Monday, January 2, 2017 9:54 PM, "mark.g0nmy@... [BITX20]" wrote:
?
Well off the same site maybe this is what you are after?
scroll down to thebottom of the page to download.
| | | | | | The file include now the Panel Maker. Check below in the Experimental area to download it. My first try with OpenScad, the box is fully customizable. I hope y... | | | | Preview by Yahoo | | |
Hope that helps Happy 2017
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Hi Rich, thanks for looking at my enclosure, It was made by the customizer box that you can read in project page. I' m waiting the additional board raduino, then I 'm planning to complete the enclosure with a drilled panel using OpenScad or experimental panel maker. Also I Will add some support stuff to hold the raduino board. These are my projects. But need the raduino board to take right measure. I'm wait the delivery.
Have an Happy New year.
73 de Giuseppe, IK8YFW.
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Great! Looking forward to it. I'm waiting for my delivery, too (just shipped out yesterday).
Rich KC8MWG
On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 12:58 PM, "ik8yfw@... [BITX20]" wrote:
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Hi Rich, thanks for looking at my enclosure, It was made by the customizer box that you can read in project page. I' m waiting the additional board raduino, then I 'm planning to complete the enclosure with a drilled panel using OpenScad or experimental panel maker. Also I Will add some support stuff to hold the raduino board. These are my projects. But need the raduino board to take right measure. I'm wait the delivery.
Have an Happy New year.
73 de Giuseppe, IK8YFW.
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Okay, someone sent me an email with questions about the Klopik-2 from Russia. I accidentally erased it while trying to reply on my phone, so please re-send it if you want me to e-mail you the documentation (whoever it was who was asking...). Yes, I do have the English documentation - I am surprised your boards did not come with that same documentation, in fact. It's not the greatest in the world, and some things got lost in the translation. It is definitely NOT a beginner's kit - in fact, I got frustrated and set it aside for a time, though I will get back to it later. Second, I went with a DDS VFO based on the AD9850. I got it here: | | | | | | This board will control one of the small AD9850 DDS modules . It supports a 16x2 line LCD display showing the operating frequency, band and step size.... | | | | Preview by Yahoo | | | ? ? Rich KC8MWg
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Ultimate Box Maker has a downloadable component that works in OpenSCAD so that you can put holes, openings, and even text where you want them. Problem is, I could never figure out how to get it to do what I wanted it to do. If all you want is a box of a certain size, with a blank front and back panel, then the online customizer is fine.
Rich KC8MWG
On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 5:08 PM, "Jim Noeth ka9bgt@... [BITX20]" wrote:
?
Actually, the 3D printed case
referenced was created using Ultimate box maker.
Jim - KA9BGT
On 1/2/17 8:53 PM, mark.g0nmy@... [BITX20] wrote:
?
Well off the same site maybe this is what you are after?
scroll down to thebottom of the page to download.
|
|
|
|
The file include now
the Panel Maker. Check below in the
Experimental area to download it. My first
try with OpenScad, the box is fully
customizable. I hope y...
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Preview by Yahoo
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Hope that helps
Happy 2017
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Mark G?NMY