[Elecraft] UV Discoloration of KXPD2

[kevino z]

What would be very cool, Wayne, is for you to release the STL files so folks could buy the guys from you, but 3D print their own in the color they like, out of ABS or another material.
-Kevin (KK4YEL)

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On Jul 21, 2017, at 22:37, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com<mailto:n6kr at elecraft.com>> wrote:

Hi Luke,

This is normal. It has no effect on functionality.

When the 3D printing vendor we use said the plastic would gradually acquire a honey-blonde hue when exposed to sunlight, I thought:  Cool... we'll be able to tell who's really using their rigs outdoors :)  Maybe not yet in your case; still, I welcome you to the Order of the Golden Paddle.

I'd be interested in tapping your expertise if we use such materials in the future.

72,
Wayne
N6KR


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On Jul 21, 2017, at 6:42 AM, Luke via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft at mailman.qth.net>> wrote:

I had my KX2 sitting near a window for a couple of weeks and then noticed my KXPD2 had discolored quite a bit from the UV. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm a Product Test Technician for a company that deals primarily with molded plastics, and UV degradation is a problem we see frequently, but can be reduced through various methods (base material change, coatings, additives, etc). I could be wrong but it appears the KXPD2 is 3D printed? If so, perhaps a different variety/color of resin might reduce the amount of fading/yellowing due to sunlight. I think a black KXPD2 would look pretty sharp... ;-)

Thanks!

Luke
AD0KI
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