Thursday, June 15, 2023

SWR Meter (12) - 3D printed box parameterization problems.

Using Fusion 360, I have attempted to parameterize the design of the RF tight project box that I designed for the SWR meter.  The parameters I've used are: 

  • width, length and height of the box
  • thickness of the panels
  • countersunk clearance hole parameters
  • self tapping screw pilot hole paramters
  • L: length of the box
  • H: height of the box
  • W: width of the box
It takes some experience to find the most efficient way of implementing the paramters.  The challenge right now for me is to get the screw locations to automatically adjust to the changes in the box dimensions and panel thickness. 

The photo below shows the SWR box after changing the box height from 1.5" to 2".  Note the row of screw holes on the side of the box is now in the wrong place.  So the challenge is to set up an equation to parameterize the screw hole locations.   

Developing....


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