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QRZ Video: Making Morse Code Plaques

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by AA7BQ, Mar 11, 2017.

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  1. AA7BQ

    AA7BQ QRZ Founder QRZ HQ Staff QRZ Page

    In this episode we show how we make the Morse Code Plaques The video runs for 8 minutes, with several operations sped up to improve viewing.



    We still have a few available. You can order one at https://ssl.qrz.com/plaques
    Sorry but we are unable to accept new orders at this time.

    73,

    -fred
     
    Last edited: Mar 14, 2017
    KC3CRY, KT0G, KW4EK and 3 others like this.
  2. W7UUU

    W7UUU Director, QRZ Forums Lifetime Member 133 QRZ HQ Staff Life Member QRZ Page

    Nicely done Fred.

    Dave
    W7UUU
     
  3. KJ4YQK

    KJ4YQK Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    Love the machine...
     
  4. KE0JIT

    KE0JIT Ham Member QRZ Page

    Hey, that is a router or end mill cutter, right?
     
  5. AA7BQ

    AA7BQ QRZ Founder QRZ HQ Staff QRZ Page

    It's a CNC router. It can accept end mills, drills, vee bits, or just about any circular cutting tool with a 1/2 or smaller shank that can safely spin at up to 24000 rpm. The speed control on this one is a three phase inverter variable frequency drive that loses a lot of torque at lower speeds. This spindle motor isn't usable at all below 18,000 RPM and I normally cut everything at full speed, 24000. The motor is 220 volt, three phase, and is rated at 2.2 hp.
    -fred

    Here's another video of the same machine.

     
    Last edited: Mar 12, 2017
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  6. N7NEC

    N7NEC Ham Member QRZ Page

    Thanks Fred!!--These are great--if you don't have one you need one!!!

    73

    Rich N7NEC
     
  7. KD2BBC

    KD2BBC QRZ Lifetime Member #587 Platinum Subscriber Life Member QRZ Page

    Aww very nice !!! thanks for sharing
    I THINK THAT I MIGHT NEED ONE AT THE SHACK :p
     
    Last edited: Mar 12, 2017
  8. N2MDA

    N2MDA Ham Member QRZ Page

    Fred: That machine is WAY COOL! I had no intention of speeding up the video, it was awesome.
     
  9. AF6LJ

    AF6LJ Ham Member QRZ Page

    What's not to love about CNC, I love it.
    :)
     
  10. N9FM

    N9FM Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

    Indeed, fantastic job, and cool little machine.
     
  11. UR3QTN

    UR3QTN Ham Member QRZ Page

    I think I met call K6CEO in Morse Runner.
     
  12. WF9Q

    WF9Q Ham Member QRZ Page

    Why is an item that is for sale posted in the "news" section?
     
  13. AA7BQ

    AA7BQ QRZ Founder QRZ HQ Staff QRZ Page

    Found a piece of wood paneling in my shop and made this wooden version today. At least I have a correct version now for my own call :)

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  14. NN6EE

    NN6EE Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    We've come a long way Fred as your "MACHINE" proves it !!! Our ancestors used a wooden mallet and chisel or even before that a sharp stick and a clay tablet !!! Technology is truly COOL !!! :)
     
  15. K9PLG

    K9PLG Ham Member QRZ Page

    I know you now have the slashed zeros in call signs, but what about a slashed zero in the upper table for consistency ? Is that possible ? I Just prefer slashed zeros whenever possible... guess it comes from being a programmer for many years and always using them to prevent possible code errors...
     

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