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Baofeng UV-5R Radio Stand

Free

Base Carga Baofeng GT-3

Free

Outer Shell for Baofeng UV5R with standard battery pack

€3

Outer Shell for Baofeng UV5R with extended battery pack

€3

Outer Shell for Baofeng UV-82 with standard battery

€3

Outer Shell for Baofeng UV-82 with extended battery pack

€3

Cover baofeng UV5

Free

Battery Lock Mechanism for Baofeng UV 3R

Free

Baofeng BF-T1 Radio Holder

Free

Baofeng UV-82 Holder

Free

baofeng uv5r ptt and volume protector

€4. 18

baofeng support for remote radio car and belt

€3.75

DUAL PTT

€5

Baofeng UV-82 BL-8 (2800mAh) x 9 - Battery Stand

Free

Earmor Headset Helmet mount

€10

WALKIE TALKIE HOLDER : SCREW VERSION

€6

Molle Mount for Walkie Talkie Radio : UV5R and General ( Bungee cord version )

€10

(another) Baofeng Antenna Spacer

Free

Radio holder for Mountain Bike

Free

BTech UV-25X4 Cage / Rails

Free

Baofeng UV-5R Volume Knob Protector

Free

Molle PTT Retainer for Nexus or U-94/A , TPU

Free

1/2 PVC Tape Measure Yagi HT Radio Holder

Free

Baofeng Radio Support

€1

Baofeng volume Knob

€1. 50

Baofeng UV5R ExoSkeleton

€9

Nagoya spacer for Baofang radios

Free

clips TX radio baofeng

Free

Handheld radio support

Free

Insert for Baofeng UV5R into PRC 152 radio pouch

€3.12

soft fastener TX baofeng

Free

Baofeng uv-5r DC charger base conversion - portable / dash mount

Free

Baofeng UV-5R Charging Base

€1.39

BAOFENG VERROU BATTERIE BATTERY LOCK

€1.25

BaoeFeng uv-5r full cover

Free

Baofeng UV-5R Battery Holder

€0. 95

Li-ion battery charger (Baofeng)

Free

Baofeng Connection Protector

Free

Baofeng 2-Way Radio Walkie Talkies Handheld Mini Mic Microphone

€2

Hytera DMR Radio Volume Knob

€3

BaoFeng UV-5R Desktop Stand!

Free

Baofeng UV5R Volume Knob Clip

€1.66

3D Printing and Amateur Radio

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3D printers are great – and they’re very handy for amateur radio use too – we’ve heard of hams making dipole centrepieces, cable-winders and insulators, as well as spare parts for all manner of bits & bobs. Mitchell 2E0EMO has found a printable “thing” (technical term) for mounting a Baofeng UV-5R. He’s kindly sent us a summary, in case it’s a help to anyone else:

3D Printing Overview

This is in no way a experts guide but a hobbyist look at 3d printing. Below is what I’ve learnt from trial and error of 3d printing.

3D printing in amateur radio is a interesting add-on to the hobby. One of the things it allows for, is the use of creating items for the hobby. A 3D printer now costs about £150 (time of purchase in 2016) and they come in a range of types and designs. It is worth looking on Youtube for the model and reviews as some printers come with mixed reviews. I currently have a CTC Dual which allows for two colour printing. 

Use in Amateur radio

A 3d printer can be great for prototyping and design. Often when buying things, project boxes become a hard item to find the right size. If buying more than one, it can be worth printing a custom box to save the time drilling out the boxes. Being able to print a part in plastic can save the wait for those hard to find bits for your radio. Also, there’s nothing like having a pink 3D printed radio stand! Another advantage of 3D printing is you can create isolation – for example, a plastic printed stand would not conduct power or RF signal. 

The designing stage can add to the experience and that” I made this myself” feeling. Often printing items in 3D is best done when on a QSO, as when you check the design, you notice the progress.

Example 3D Project

In true hobby hacky maker style, here is something I made quite simply using my 3D printer:

3D-printed Baofeng clip, printed by Mitchell 2E0EMO

What is it? It’s a 3d printed Baofeng radio hanger.

Why make it? I can use it to hold my radio on items like a shelf.

This was printed using a CTC Dual 3d Printer, It was printed using PLA plastic and took 40 minutes to print. It estimated that it would take 55 minutes but it completed faster.

Here is the link to design: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:702077

And here is the finished item, holding my Baofeng:

3D-printed Baofeng clip, printed by Mitchell 2E0EMO

3D Printing – Costs

With 3D printing, it can be quite costly to get started, especially if  you only print models now and then. If you have got a lot of designs to print, then it can be a good investment.

When buying plastics, it can be confusing how much you can print with it. Typically I found models work out 25-75g depending on the plastic type. For most small models it can be 25g. Per-roll prices range from £11 upwards and come in typically a 1KG roll. 

 

Designs

On the Internet, there are lots of 3D models you can print – some radio-related, and some not. Over time you learn that some designs work really well and others do not. Trial-and- error is to be expected as your first print will more than likely fail. Start off simple and build up. Some prints fail because the design is too complicated, or this is a lack of support. I started off using Google Sketch up then exporting the file to STL.

 

Pros of 3d printing:

  • Ability to design your own items and print them there and then
  • Range of different plastics can be used
  • Plastics come in a range of colours
  • Ability to customize items to scale them
  • lower costs of boxes (1kg of plastic can be as little as £10

Cons of 3d printing:

  • Can take a while to print
  • A lot of trial and error to start with
  • Some plastics can be fragile
  • Designing an item can take time to learn

6 Items I learnt by trial and error

  • Watch out for the prints the plastic can come out at 240’C and will burn. Also, do not touch the moving head as the nozzle will be extremely hot.
  • Removing an item off the heated bed can make it harder
  • Keep checking the printing regular as sometimes the printers smack into the item
  • Use supports in the design – Items can fall over  
  • Good filament holders – The plastic should flow freely.
  • Check the print times as some items can take a long time to print

Mitchell 2E0EMO

Thanks to Mitchell 2E0EMO for sending in this article. Much appreciated.

If there’s something you’ve made that you’d like to share with the amateur radio community, please get in touch!

Handy Links

  • Contact Essex Ham
  • More Hardware Articles from Essex Ham
  • Mitch 2E0EMO’s homepage

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Baofeng UV-5R Radio Stand

Free

Base Carga Baofeng GT-3

Free

Outer shell for Baofeng UV5R with standard battery pack

3 €

Outer shell for Baofeng UV5R with 9 extended battery pack0003

3 €

Outer shell for Baofeng UV-82 with standard battery

3 €

Outer shell for Baofeng UV-82 with extended battery pack

3 €

Baofeng UV5 cover

Free

Battery lock mechanism for Baofeng UV 3R

Free

Baofeng BF-T1 Radio Holder

Free

Holder Baofeng UV-82

Free

baofeng uv5r ptt and volume protection

4. 18 €

baofeng remote radio holder for car and seat belt

3.75 €

DOUBLE PTT

5 €

Baofeng UV-82 BL-8 (2800mAh) x 9 - Battery Stand

Free

Earmor headset Helmet mount

10 €

RADIO HOLDER : SCREWED

6 €

Molle mount for radios: UV5R and General (version with lanyard)

10 €

(other) Baofeng Antenna Spacer

Free

MTB radio holder

Free

BTech UV-25X4 Cage / Rails

Free

Baofeng UV-5R Volume Knob Protector

Free

Molle PTT Retainer for Nexus or U-94/A , TPU

Free

1/2 PVC Measuring Tape Yagi HT Radio Holder

Free

Baofeng radio bracket

1 €

Baofeng volume knob

1,50 €

Baofeng UV5R ExoSkeleton

9 €

Nagoya spacer for Baofang radios

Free

clips TX radio baofeng

Free

Handheld radio support

Free

Insert for Baofeng UV5R into PRC 152 radio pouch

3. 12 €

soft fastener TX baofeng

free

Baofeng uv-5r DC charger base conversion - portable / dash mount

Free

Baofeng UV-5R Charging Base

1.39 €

BAOFENG VERROU BATTERIE BATTERY LOCK

1,25 €

BaoeFeng uv-5r full cover

Free

Baofeng UV-5R Battery Holder

0.95 €

Li-ion battery charger (Baofeng)

Free

Baofeng Connection Protector

Free

Baofeng 2-Way Radio Walkie Talkies Handheld Mini Mic Microphone

2 €

Hytera DMR Radio Volume Knob

3 €

BaoFeng UV-5R Desktop Stand!

Free

Baofeng UV5R Volume Knob Clip

1. 66 €

Baofeng UV-5R Dual Band UHF/VHF Radio System Set

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