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]/ >
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