uSDX HF Cyberdeck

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I'm a ham and tinkering is what I do. Recently, I came across a cool ham radio kit called a uSDX, which is modded QCX CW radio (morse code) that operates on SSB (voice) and digital modes, which is the brainchild of Guido, PE1NNZ. DL2MAN, Manuel, created a credit card sized radio of the uSDX, https://dl2man.de/. I built 2 kits and needed something to put them in. I also had a few Raspberry Pi 3B+ laying around and I really enjoy playing with digital modes to connect with people. I used 2 Pelican 1400 cases to house everything. I have access to 3D printers and a laser cutter, so I designed the insert and layout for the faceplate using inkscape. One box uses the Raspberry Pi 7" touchscreen and the other, a 9" touchscreen. I plan on installing antenna tuners and 20w amps to give them a little kick. I am using 18650's setup as 3S pack. Face Plate Switches - https://www.ebay.com/itm/20PCS-ROCKER-SWITCH-Toggle-12V-Led-Light-Car-Auto-Boat-Round-ON-OFF-SPST-20-AMP/383804949262?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 USB Ports – https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Van-Dashboard-Flush-Mount-Dual-USB-Socket-Extension-Lead-Panel-Cable/233725025646?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Power Pole Mount - https://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-Panel-Mount-Compatible-With-PowerPole-PP15-PP45/184071674137?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Panel Mount BNC – https://www.ebay.com/itm/BNC-Female-to-Female-Connector-Bulkhead-Mount-by-W5SWL/222532198347?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 9” Touch Screen – https://www.ebay.com/itm/9-inch-Raspberry-Pi-tablet-PC-navigation-Capacitive-Touchscreen-Digitizer-panel/193382037982?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 9” Touch LCD - https://www.ebay.com/itm/9-inches-HD-Screen-Display-LCD-Driver-Control-Board-HDMI-for-Orange-Raspberry-Pi/193383187506?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Tune Button - https://www.ebay.com/itm/19mm-Waterproof-Starter-Switch-Boat-Horn-Momentary-Push-Button-Stainless-Steel/233707207740?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 3S BMS – https://www.ebay.com/itm/3S-25A-Li-ion-Lithium-Battery-Protection-18650-Charger-PCB-BMS-Board-Balance/174412584880?hash=item289bccd7b0:g:XV4AAOSwP2VfMzXI 12V Step Down – https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=12v+to+5v+&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=Battery-Holder-Case-DIY-Lithium-Battery-Box-with-Pin-3-18650 18650 Holder – https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2510209.m570.l1313&_nkw=Battery-Holder-Case-DIY-Lithium-Battery-Box-with-Pin-3-18650&_sacat=0 Antenna Tuner - https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=DIY+Kits+1.8-50MHz+ATU-100mini+Automatic+Antenna+Tuner+by+N7DDC&_sacat=0 Batteries -18650 Faceplate mounting hardware Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel Pan Head Phillips Screws M4 x 0.70 mm Thread, 10mm Long 95836A337 Tapered Heat-Set Inserts for Plastic Brass, M4 x 0.70 mm Thread Size, 7.900 mm Installed Length 94180A353