Post #1771187
2026-04-20 23:31 UTC
@relistan @n8dmt At least I found a picture of the gears (along with a small variable cap & couplers). Gives a rough size scale
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@n8dmt@mastodon.radio 2026-04-20 23:39
@g7vkq @relistan Very interesting! Have a few pics of the reduction gear system inside my Chameleon F-Loop3 tuning unit in a blog post at https://qsl.net/n8dmt/chameleon-f-loop3-magnetic-loop-repair/index.html It works very well (smooth and no slip until end stops are met. #GearReduction #HamRadio https://qsl.net/n8dmt/media/posts/81/responsive/CHA-F-Loop3-2-2xl.jpeg
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@n8dmt@mastodon.radio 2026-04-21 00:10
@g7vkq @relistan Might be able to use gear mesh pressure in the 3D printed design to eliminate the small meshing tension spring in the original metal version? Hoping there might be a home lab 3D printer in my future (once moved and having lots more space for one). More fun ahead! #HamRadio #RadioTuning