Yaesu FT-7900R Skinny .30-Cal Ammo Can Mount
Source: Thingiverse by Sparkletron
The Yaesu FT-7900R Skinny .30-Cal Ammo Can Mount is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Sparkletron. This is yet another radio mounted in an ammo can. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is yet another radio mounted in an ammo can. There are many like it, but this one is mine. The goal was to stuff a Yaesu FT-7900R into a skinny .30-cal ammo can—a volume far too small for this radio. I also wanted to keep it simple: just two printed parts, the chassis and a parametric wedge. The wedge is adjustable, and its job is simply to lock the chassis to the left side of the ammo can while preserving space for storage during transit and airflow during use. And of course, I wanted no modifications to the ammo can whatsoever. No punching. No drilling. In order to make this work, I had to accept one major compromise: the radio head has to come off during transit. When in use, it attaches to the front of the chassis and extends almost entirely beyond the lip of the ammo can. The oth…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Yaesu FT-7900R Skinny .30-Cal Ammo Can Mount is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Sparkletron.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Sparkletron, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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