Thank you. That is the thing - there are so many out there but all have little issues when bringing out into the field. What I am trying to do is mix all these little parts together. If you are going to be at the meeting tonight, I have a prototype I am working on and you can see. These CW guys definitely have made this a deep subject. If you are not into CW, definitely look at it. Even if you do not learn the code, their world is DEEEP!!!!!
On Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM Daniel Poirot via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: > I am not yet a CW-er, but I have been a fan of 3D printing for a while. > > Please review the stuff on Thingiverse!!! > > https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=amature+radio+cw+key&page=1 > > > On Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM Richard Bonica via BVARC <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> To All, >> I have started down a path that I thought was a simple task. I have not >> found that it has more twist and bends than a snake with an itch. >> >> I am making 3d printable key for CW. I have found that there are more >> than 1 or two buttons. There are different adjustments and modes and >> mechanical tweeks that can be done. >> >> What I am trying to make is a 3d printable key that can be taken out into >> POTA, SOTA, and EM Comms. It will have minimal moving parts and nothing >> that flexes that can snap. It will be magnet based and wires will be copper >> plate covered to prevent damage as well as to be easily replaced in the >> field with a piece of tape.. >> >> What I am looking for is a Document, Pamphlet, or Book on these devices >> explaining the difference in types and settings that are associated with >> them. Example is explaining why Straight Key, Sideswiper, Single-Lever >> Paddle, Dual-Lever Paddle, or Semi-Automatic Key would be used and what >> settings are needed to make it a functional device. I also have realized >> that keys are kind of personal to each operator and was trying to figure >> out how deep it goes that operators customize the device. >> >> So thank you all in advance and hope to make a few for our members to try >> and have for out in our future operations and events. >> >> >> P.S. CW is not Dit and Dah -- a lot of "AH HA" in there too.. >> -- >> Richard Bonica >> C: 281.935.7222 >> Email: [email protected] >> Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile >> Territory: NE Fort Bend >> CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra >> Ameture Radio >> ________________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >> >> BVARC mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >> Publicly available archives are available here: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > -- Richard Bonica C: 281.935.7222 Email: [email protected] Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile Territory: NE Fort Bend CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra Ameture Radio
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