Modified XTS 5000 Volume Knob

[Technoweenie]

Printing AR lowers is so easy the ATF has already made it illegal.

The BATFE has zero authority to make anything illegal. They don't make law. They interpret the law, incorrectly, 99% of the time, but they don't make it.


Awesome job on the knobs, BTW.

 

[okto]

They don't make law. They interpret the law, incorrectly, 99% of the time, but they don't make it.

The difference is completely academic. They decide what items are contravened by the NFA and GCA (like a shoelace, for example), with no oversight, so in a very real sense they write gun law.

 

[rescue161]

Off topic, but you do not need ATF approval before making a Title I firearm.

 

[W1RRL]

federal not yet, some states yes... But I am not an attorney , nor should I want to be one...lol

 

[danb1021]

just wanted to follow up.i have been using the new knobs.for 2 months now and not one complaint! holds on strong.and adds sex appeal to the radio.Thanks again for the great product..

 

[com501]

After making the FDNY knob I decided to do a modification to the original. I find from time to time my fingers slip on the original volume knob. Basically I took the dimples and made them convex. I think it adds so much more grip to the knob and I am very pleased of the outcome. You can find it here:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:409077

I just got my new 3D printer to replace the one I have been using to print firearm parts. The new one can print up to 35 inches by 35 inches at about 3x the resolution of the older one. What material density were you using for these knobs, and have you refined the original makerbot file any? I want to try this with the denser material and finer resolution of this new printer. It is capable of printing full AR lower assemblies or high caliber handgun assemblies with the new high strength material rolls. So far, I have only printed a few test runs, still playing with settings. I want to try my hand at printing a custom fitted console that matches the interior of my Ford. (after I print myself a few new stocks for my guns!)

 

[ptolemy9200]

I'd like to get one of those 3d printers to customize a few things on 2 ways. I'd like to find a more rounded slider audio adapter for the xts or ht1000. Operational or not it would be a nice dust cover to me the classic style is ok but the xts cpuld use a more of a updated audio adapter lol.obviously prior internals would have to be used if it's wanted operational.

 

[com501]

We should probably consider starting a 3D printer thread in the lounge to discuss what everyone is doing. There are a ton of relatively inexpensive desktop units out there, and building the files for a prototype isn't all that hard. Little gadgets to enhance radios like this clever knob adaptation are what makes the hobby exciting.

 

[Alpha]

That sounds great, it's a very interesting topic, and one that is certainly adjacent to what we do and talk about around here! I feel this is a very important technology that is just on the brink of becoming mainstream. If the thread becomes popular, or needs expanding, perhaps a subforum can be made for it in the future if needed.

 

[ptolemy9200]

Same no problems with the knobs and one I put on a friends also holding good. Hasn't come off once or any other issues.