The European Space Agency has been testing a prototype 3D printed antenna, designed for future mega-constellation small satellite platforms.

European Space Agency Testing 3D Printed Antenna | All3DP

India Space Research Organisation launched a 3D printed antenna into space and found the tech offers lighter parts in a quick period of time.

India Space Research Organisation Used 3D Printing to Develop Antenna Now in Outer Orbit | All3DP

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<div><p>I made this to latch onto the top bar of my chain-link fence to anchor the end of a wire antenna (pully in a tree).  It fits this (and probably other) carabiners:<br><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0796NN5YY?tag=tv-auto-20">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0796NN5YY</a></p>
<p>My printer setup and upgrades can be seen here:<br><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cockrum.net/">cockrum.net</a></p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Prusa</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>I3 MK3S</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>.3mm</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>90%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Hatchbox+ABS&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Hatchbox ABS                    </a>

                    Black
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Fence Anchor for Wire Antenna

I made this to latch onto the top bar of my chain-link fence to anchor the end of a wire antenna (pully in a tree).  It fits this (and probably other) carabiners:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0796NN5YY

My printer setup and upgrades can be seen here:
[cockrum.net](https://cockrum.net/)


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<div><p>A new version of the previous antenna mount, compatible with the TBS Unify SMA Pigtail with Screws.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>50%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Polymaker+Polyflex+TPU+&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Polymaker Polyflex TPU                     </a>

                    Green
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Antenna Mount for TBS SMA Pigtail v2

A new version of the previous antenna mount, compatible with the TBS Unify SMA Pigtail with Screws.

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<div><p>This is a dual band dipole antenna mount for a standard camera tripod with a 1/4-20 thread.</p>
<p>The element holders are printed in two halves and meant to be glued together with the elements inside.</p>
<p>The element holder then attaches to and glues onto the mounting bar which screws onto the camera tripod. I have included threads in the model, but these might not be exactly the right size depending on the tolerances of your 3D printer. I had to apply a little bit of force the first time I screwed the mounting bar onto the tripod, but your mileage may vary.</p>
<p>The elements on this variant were constructed out of insulated solid core wire, 12 gauge.<br>
In my case, I made one set of elements up front for the 70cm amateur radio band, and the other for 2m.</p>
<p>I have included the .STEP files exported from Fusion 360.<br>
Feel free to make changes to the model as you wish.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.16</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=TRONXY+PLA%2B&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        TRONXY PLA+                    </a>

                    White
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>I only used supports on the mounting bar, for the peg that is used to fit the mounting bar together with the element holders.</p>
<p>If you lay the element holders down flat, no supports should be needed there.</p></div>
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Dual Band Dipole Tripod Mount

This is a dual band dipole antenna mount for a standard camera tripod with a 1/4-20 thread.

The element holders are printed in two halves and meant to be glued together with the elements inside.

The element holder then attaches to and glues onto the mounting bar which screws onto the camera tripod. I have included threads in the model, but these might not be exactly the right size depending on the tolerances of your 3D printer. I had to apply a little bit of force the first time I screwed the mounting bar onto the tripod, but your mileage may vary.

The elements on this variant were constructed out of insulated solid core wire, 12 gauge.
In my case, I made one set of elements up front for the 70cm amateur radio band, and the other for 2m.

I have included the .STEP files exported from Fusion 360.
Feel free to make changes to the model as you wish.

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<div><p>Support for TBS Crossfire Immortal T antenna. You only need a small zip tie to hold it in place.<br>
22mm center to center for the standoffs</p></div>
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iFlight DC5 TBS Crossfire Immortal-T support

Support for TBS Crossfire Immortal T antenna. You only need a small zip tie to hold it in place.
22mm center to center for the standoffs

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<div><p>45 degrees fpv antenna mount for iFlight XL5 or XL7 frames.</p></div>
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iFlight XL5, XL7 Antenna Mount. 45 degrees

45 degrees fpv antenna mount for iFlight XL5 or XL7 frames.

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<div><p>I use the MiniWhip in house but it is not really a handy thing to put down. So I made a box around it.</p>
<p>See photosfor the type of the antenna.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/4000147774648.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.476a1b2fqEnbXy&amp;algo_pvid=57426078-7b67-4677-b6e9-e79da113ab55&amp;algo_expid=57426078-7b67-4677-b6e9-e79da113ab55-24&amp;btsid=2100bde716042281414961272e3e51&amp;ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_">https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/4000147774648.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.476a1b2fqEnbXy&amp;algo_pvid=57426078-7b67-4677-b6e9-e79da113ab55&amp;algo_expid=57426078-7b67-4677-b6e9-e79da113ab55-24&amp;btsid=2100bde716042281414961272e3e51&amp;ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_</a></p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Prusa</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>I3 MK3S</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Prusament+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Prusament PLA                    </a>

                    Galaxy Black
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MiniWhip HF Antenna case

I use the MiniWhip in house but it is not really a handy thing to put down. So I made a box around it.


See photosfor the type of the antenna.

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/4000147774648.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.476a1b2fqEnbXy&algo_pvid=57426078-7b67-4677-b6e9-e79da113ab55&algo_expid=57426078-7b67-4677-b6e9-e79da113ab55-24&btsid=2100bde716042281414961272e3e51&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

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<div><p>This is a design one of my good friends worked on with me. He did 99% of the work, so I&apos;m not taking credit for this one!</p>
<p>Mounting Hardware (Can be found at Lowes / Ace / Home Depot)</p>
<p>M4.0-7x15 Screws<br>
M4.0-7 Hex Nuts</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.20</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>100%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Generic+PETG&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Generic PETG                    </a>

                    
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>No need for supports. Printer seems to handle the top portion okay without them. I recommend PETG for strength.</p></div>
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Comet HFJ-350M Antenna Mount for Icom LC-192 Backpack

This is a design one of my good friends worked on with me. He did 99% of the work, so I'm not taking credit for this one!

Mounting Hardware (Can be found at Lowes / Ace / Home Depot)

M4.0-7x15 Screws
M4.0-7 Hex Nuts

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<div><p>Universal ImmersionRC Ghost qTee antenna rear standoff mount.</p>
<p>Horizontal mount with 0&#xB0;, 15&#xB0;, 30&#xB0; and 45&#xB0; angles.<br>
Vertical mount with 0&#xB0;, 15&#xB0;and 30&#xB0; angles.</p>
<p>Print without supports.</p>
<p>Insert antenna from behind and it will click in.</p></div>
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Ghost qTee universal standoff angled mount

Universal ImmersionRC Ghost qTee antenna rear standoff mount.

Horizontal mount with 0°, 15°, 30° and 45° angles.
Vertical mount with 0°, 15°and 30° angles.

Print without supports.

Insert antenna from behind and it will click in.

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<div><p>Modified rlgir562 weather station mast mount to standoff an ADS-B antenna on a mast. This will space your antenna at least 20 cm from the mast. (Useful for testing stuff).</p>
<p>The mini pole to mount your antenna on the stand-off is just shy of 1 inch in width over 100mm in height. The mount part that attaches to your mast/pole should fit around 1/2 inch to 1+ inch or more. </p>
<p>Solid, slightly over-engineered, antenna doesn&apos;t move at all in the wind. Currently holds a 75 cm antenna without issue.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>MK3</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://amzn.to/2DxjZlB?tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">Prusa i3</a></p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.22</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>70%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Any+PETG+PETG&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Any PETG PETG                    </a>

                    Black
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>Recommend a fairly dense infill. </p></div>
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Antenna mast standoff for... antenna

Modified rlgir562 weather station mast mount to standoff an ADS-B antenna on a mast. This will space your antenna at least 20 cm from the mast. (Useful for testing stuff).

The mini pole to mount your antenna on the stand-off is just shy of 1 inch in width over 100mm in height. The mount part that attaches to your mast/pole should fit around 1/2 inch to 1+ inch or more. 

Solid, slightly over-engineered, antenna doesn't move at all in the wind. Currently holds a 75 cm antenna without issue.

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<div><p>ImpulseRC Apex antenna mount for Caddx Vista Antenna and TBS Immortal T</p>
<p>Special Request for ITGeekLondon</p>
<p>Edit: There are 2 version of the frame, one file is labeled Narrow, and the other Wide</p>
<p>Send me a message if you need this altered or something different entirely, I love doing custom quad parts, remixes, and prints. I&apos;m currently on a mission to add skidz to every armguard ;)</p>
<p>You can find me on Instagram @FlyHighFPV or youtube.com/FlyHighFPVdrone</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>.2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>100</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Sainsmart+TPU+&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Sainsmart TPU                     </a>

                    Dry that shit
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>Print upright with supports on buildplate.</p></div>
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Vista Antenna Mount for ImpulseRC Apex HD wiht TBS Immortal T Mount

ImpulseRC Apex antenna mount for Caddx Vista Antenna and TBS Immortal T

Special Request for ITGeekLondon

Edit: There are 2 version of the frame, one file is labeled Narrow, and the other Wide

Send me a message if you need this altered or something different entirely, I love doing custom quad parts, remixes, and prints. I'm currently on a mission to add skidz to every armguard ;)

You can find me on Instagram @FlyHighFPV or youtube.com/FlyHighFPVdrone

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<div><p>Enclosure for a 1:9 UnUn made with a 1.4&quot; (i.e FT140-43, T140-2, etc) or similar sized Ferrite or Powdered Iron core.</p>
<p>This includes a support and connection for both the horizontal / sloping antenna wire and a vertical (hanging down) counterpoise that may be grounded.</p>
<p>My printer setup and upgrades can be seen here:<br><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cockrum.net/">cockrum.net</a></p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Prusa</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>I3 MK3S</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>.3mm</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>80%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Hatchbox+ABS&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Hatchbox ABS                    </a>

                    Black
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>I used a 0.6mm Nozzle and 0.3mm layer height for this.</p></div>
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End Fed Antenna UnUn Enclosure

Enclosure for a 1:9 UnUn made with a 1.4" (i.e FT140-43, T140-2, etc) or similar sized Ferrite or Powdered Iron core.

This includes a support and connection for both the horizontal / sloping antenna wire and a vertical (hanging down) counterpoise that may be grounded.

My printer setup and upgrades can be seen here:
[cockrum.net](https://cockrum.net/)


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<div><p>Small fitted box to hold an end-fed half wave antenna transformer made on two stacked FT140 size toroid cores.</p>
<p>10mm D-shaped and countersunk hole for panel mount BNC connector.<br>
4mm holes sized for #8 hardware to make the antenna and ground connections.<br>
3.5mm blind hole on top to direct thread a small eyelet if desired for strain relief of the antenna wire or for hanging the box.<br>
Lid may be secured with a few drops of super glue or hot glue.</p>
<p>UPDATE: 11/9/20, Added new edit of version with text to include a few improvements to internal dimensions and made the BNC connector hole key&apos;ed to make assembly easier.  Also added small pry points on the lid to allow future removal after gluing if required.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Doesn&apos;t Matter</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.16</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Polymaker+Polyflex+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Polymaker Polyflex PLA                    </a>

                    Black
<h3 class="thing-component-header tips post-printing">Post-Printing</h3>
<p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/d8/da/3a/39/64/2020-10-29_02.23.27.jpg"></p>
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49:1 EFHW 2x FT140 Transformer Box

Small fitted box to hold an end-fed half wave antenna transformer made on two stacked FT140 size toroid cores.

10mm D-shaped and countersunk hole for panel mount BNC connector.
4mm holes sized for #8 hardware to make the antenna and ground connections.
3.5mm blind hole on top to direct thread a small eyelet if desired for strain relief of the antenna wire or for hanging the box.
Lid may be secured with a few drops of super glue or hot glue.

UPDATE: 11/9/20, Added new edit of version with text to include a few improvements to internal dimensions and made the BNC connector hole key'ed to make assembly easier.  Also added small pry points on the lid to allow future removal after gluing if required.

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