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by k6xtc
Wed Dec 11, 2019 1:35 am
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: Laser Engraver
Replies: 0
Views: 15480

Laser Engraver

Yes, I know it's not a 3D Printer but it is very simular. Originally I had planned to build a CNC router to do custom printed circuit boards. Then I found out the cost of the bits and how quickly they wore out. So, since I already had a couple laser modules, I decided to do an engraver instead. The ...
by k6xtc
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: APRS
Topic: Raspberry Pi to iCom IC-F121S interface
Replies: 1
Views: 31256

Raspberry Pi to iCom IC-F121S interface

I created this to interface a Raspberry Pi (or similar board) to an Icom IC-F121S 2 meter commercial transciever for APRS. Audio out is coming from Pin 3 on the RJ-45 MIC jack. Normally it is not enabled and requires you short a solder pad on the main board. Pin 3 connects between the Audio pre-amp ...
by k6xtc
Sun Oct 27, 2019 12:11 am
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: CoreXY 3D Printer
Replies: 0
Views: 15232

CoreXY 3D Printer

My second 3D printer design/build is a CoreXY. Still a work in progress. Features Duet wifi + Duex5 controller Liquid cooled Kraken 4-color hot end Bed supported by KD516 magnetic ball joints and 3 independent motors for true auto-leveling (not tramming) Z axis endstop implemented using force resist...
by k6xtc
Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:46 am
Forum: APRS
Topic: Raspberry Pi to Yaesu FT-60 interface
Replies: 0
Views: 21558

Raspberry Pi to Yaesu FT-60 interface

A circuit I designed to interface my Yaesu FT-60 to a Raspberry PI so it could be controlled by Direwolf


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Component sources
Audio Isolation Transformer
PC817 OptoCoupler
4 Pole audio plug to screw terminal adapter
by k6xtc
Sat Oct 26, 2019 1:42 am
Forum: APRS
Topic: Programming Cable for iCom IC-F121S and others
Replies: 0
Views: 22462

Programming Cable for iCom IC-F121S and others

This radio requires programming software and a cable to set it up. It cannot be configured with the radio controls. The cable specified by iCom is OPC-1122. Rather expensive if purchased from icom though you can buy clones cheaper. It's easy, and a lot cheaper, to roll your own with a USB to 3.3v TT...
by k6xtc
Sat Oct 26, 2019 12:28 am
Forum: APRS
Topic: iCom IC-F121S
Replies: 0
Views: 22084

iCom IC-F121S

I purchased a couple iCom IC-F121S radios for use with APRS. These are commercial 8 channel programmable 2 meter transcievers. They are just a basic mobile radio so they're perfect for APRS and aren't very costly. This radio requires an OPC-1122 type programming cable. See How to make your own . ic-...