Evan,
Thanks. I have never seen a 7704 so I don't know if a 7704 cover would fit
on a 78xx or 79xx 'scope. I imagine that the only characteristics that
matter would be the outside dimensions of the 'scope bezel and the depth of
the front panel controls.
I'll wait to see what the dimensions of your cover are; at that point I
will be able to decide for myself.
I don't generally have a concern about damaging the front panel controls
but I do wish I had something other than random large plastic bags to keep
dust off of those controls. The same goes for my 547 and 76xx 'scopes.
And, no, I was not expecting you to print covers for me. I can probably
join a local maker shop and print them there.
Thanks.
DaveD
KC0WJN
On Mon, Jan 13, 2025 at 22:13 evan foss via groups.io <evanfoss=
[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Dave,
The 79xx scopes have different geometry on the front panel. The
display is lower down (smart), the power switch is in a slightly less
obvious place, I think the controls might be taller, among many
changes. The 7000 series had a common design style but the geometry of
the front panel and it's layout wasn't very uniform.
It would take a number of thin printouts of the outline to test fit to
make this work or you taking very careful and precise measurements of
some things. Or a 3D scan.
Keep in mind I am not trying to make a business out of this. I just
wanted to share the files and hopefully stop more innocent knobs from
being crunched by accident.
-Evan
On Sun, Jan 12, 2025 at 4:26?AM Dave Daniel via groups.io
<kc0wjn@...> wrote:
Will your 7704A cover fit on 79xx 'scopes? If so, I'd be interested in
having several (4 or 5) of them.
DaveD
KC0WJN
On Sun, Jan 12, 2025 at 00:40 evan foss via groups.io <evanfoss=
[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Folks,
I made a 3D printed cover for the front of my Tek 7704A. I was worried
about accidentally harming the switches while I move it off/on the
shelf. I could clean it up and share it but that would mean a large
reprint to test it and I wanted to gauge interest before wasting that
much plastic and electricity.
PS: I am planning to do one for the 11801 as well. Though I will
probably have to line that with copper tape or something.
Evan
