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Modifying pcb to fit in peli case
Posted: 05 Dec 2022, 02:20
by Max
Hi,
I assembled my LO kit and would like to pack everything in a box I have here lying around. Unfortunately the box is just a bit to small but I don't want to use a bigger box. It would be still quite small this way and I can throw the thing in my backpack without protection.
Is this a double layer pcb and can I saw off the marked part without worries?
Thanks!
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Re: Modifying pcb to fit in peli case
Posted: 05 Dec 2022, 11:59
by DL2MAN
It´s a 4 Layer PCB and I would not recommend sawing off anything.....
73 Manuel, DL2MAN
Re: Modifying pcb to fit in peli case
Posted: 05 Dec 2022, 12:52
by Max
HI Manuel,
thanks for your answer. That's good to know
73, Max
Re: Modifying pcb to fit in peli case
Posted: 05 Dec 2022, 13:05
by LILO
There are gerbers available for the boards, so you can check it yourself.
Re: Modifying pcb to fit in peli case
Posted: 05 Dec 2022, 13:55
by Max
LILO wrote: ↑05 Dec 2022, 13:05
There are gerbers available for the boards, so you can check it yourself.
Thanks, I just checked that and the upper part seems to be fine. Didn't expect it to be a 4-layer board. So much respect for Manuel and the great work.
As I like the experimenting factor of ham radio I'll probably try my luck - although not with sawing as I suspect damaging the inner layers but with the milling machine it should work
That would be my absolute dream rig and a high motiviation going outdoors and try qrp
Re: Modifying pcb to fit in peli case
Posted: 07 Dec 2022, 20:53
by Max
Hey,
Just finished my box, haven't included the electronics yet but I hope it will fit and work. I'm super excited to try my first qso with it outdoors
The engraving isn't perfect as I'm not a trained machinist but it's okay
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Re: Modifying pcb to fit in peli case
Posted: 06 Jan 2023, 08:53
by Raydeeoh
Very nicely done!