KD1JV Slop Bucket Enclosure

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This is an enclosure I designed for Steve Weber's (KD1JV) Slop Bucket SSB transceiver. Nothing particularly complex here, although you might enjoy finding the power switch and plug I used. To assemble it, I employed 4-40 threaded inserts and 3/4" threaded standoffs. To add a touch of elegance to the enclosure, I utilized some red bezel window material from an old Loran-C receiver I disassembled. To secure this material, I applied some filament using a soldering iron to heat-stake it in place. I placed my pots on the bottom for easy access without having to cut additional holes. To avoid any potential issues, I left the LEDs loose and uncut before pushing them through the holes in the top, where they were then soldered into place. Be sure they fit properly before attempting to assemble everything. As for the text itself, I'm not entirely satisfied with it, but it's sufficient. If you'd like to make any adjustments, the source file is included for your reference. In a final touch, I modified the radio name from a positive extrusion to a negative one in the STL file, which should improve its chances of surviving the printing process. 4 parts comprise this enclosure: 1. Top - This is where all the components are mounted. 2. Bottom - Yes, it goes on the bottom as well. 3. Cap - This is the RIT button cap. 4. Plunger - This is the configuration button cap.