[Elecraft] Case for noise generator

[Don Wilhelm]

Dave,

If you do make enclosures for the mini-module test devices, your plan 
sounds good with the sliding top, but consider making room to mount a 
toggle switch on the enclosure - most have a BNC connector on one end 
and I would like to have room to mount a switch on the same end the BNC 
is located - wire the extra switch in parallel with the normal switch 
and no need to open the cover to turn it on.

I would not advocate expansion to any other controls such as the XG2 
bandswitch or the pots on the 2T-GEN since they are not used as often as 
an on/off switch.

I am only asking for a bit of extra space to mount that optional switch, 
not for inclusion of the switch or even a hole to mount it - I have my 
own drills and switches.
Yes, it would be nice if these test devices had a cover so they could be 
stacked on the bench more neatly.

73,
Don W3FPR

Dave Van Wallaghen wrote:
> Hi Alan,
>
> I make enclosures for some of the other mini-modules, but have yet to 
> come up with enclosures for some of the test bench kit versions. Looking 
> at the NGen, it looks like it would be pretty simple. I just came up 
> with a way to use a sliding top on the enclosure so that in this case 
> you would slide the top back to turn it off and on and also replace the 
> battery.
>
> They are made with polycarbonate or acrylic plastic and are clear so you 
> can still see the LED (and of course your beautiful assembly work).
>
> I have an NGen that is a couple of years old. If they have not changed 
> the design at all, I could try to make one up if you like. I would guess 
> a price range of $15 - $18 dollars or so.
>
> Here are examples of the other work I've done on the mini-modules:
> http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/~w8fgu/enclosures.html
>
> Feel free to contact me off list if your interested.
>
> Take care & 73,
> Dave W8FGU
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