[BVARC] CW key device

[Richard Bonica]

Ok - what i can do is put a switch in the garden hose- then the pressure
from the water can trip the contact.. Just need to be able to quickly open
and close the water.  This also adds a feature to make sure you drink
enough water.. when the bucket below the faucet fills, you drink it. There
we go another featuer to add.. Oh and I can have funnel tat feeds a top
bucket that runs off a river flow. Then we can throw a generator in the
water flow and generate electricity...

OH - It is going to be a fun meeting this evening -- Rick is in trouble.

Richard Bonica
C: 281.935.7222
Email: kg5ycu at gmail.com
Freq: 147.000 - DMR - Digital Mobile
Territory: NE Fort Bend
CERT, CST, EST, WEB EOC, HSEEP, FEMA PD, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Extra
Ameture Radio

On Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 4:21 PM Jeff Greer <greerjw at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Won't fit.  You need USB-C to Copper Waterpipe.  ;-)
> ------------------------------
> *From:* BVARC <bvarc-bounces at bvarc.org> on behalf of Chris Medlin via
> BVARC <bvarc at bvarc.org>
> *Sent:* Thursday, October 9, 2025 4:18 PM
> *To:* bvarc at bvarc.org <bvarc at bvarc.org>
> *Cc:* Chris Medlin <ctmedlin at outlook.com>; Richard Bonica <
> kg5ycu at gmail.com>; Daniel Poirot <dtpoirot at gmail.com>; bvarc at bvarc.org <
> bvarc at bvarc.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] CW key device
>
> Richard,
>
> Have you tried incorporating the garden hose to USB-C adapter? (Picture
> attached)
>
> [image: image0.jpeg]
>
> At least with the USB-C you wont have to flip it, and then flip it again,
> then flip it again to plug it in.
>
> 73/Chris/AC5CM
> Just injecting laughs into the thread.
>
> Typos brought to you by iPhone
>
> On Oct 9, 2025, at 12:11, Richard Bonica via BVARC <bvarc at bvarc.org>
> wrote:
>
> 
> Thank you. That is the thing - there are so many out there but all have
> little issues when bringing out into the field. What I am trying to do is
> mix all these little parts together.
> If you are going to be at the meeting tonight, I have a prototype I am
> working on and you can see.
> These CW guys definitely have made this a deep subject.
> If you are not into CW, definitely look at it. Even if you do not learn
> the code, their world is DEEEP!!!!!
>
> On Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM Daniel Poirot via BVARC <bvarc at bvarc.org>
> wrote:
>
> I am not yet a CW-er, but I have been a fan of 3D printing for a while.
>
> Please review the stuff on Thingiverse!!!
>
> https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=amature+radio+cw+key&page=1
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM Richard Bonica via BVARC <bvarc at bvarc.org>
> wrote:
>
> To All,
> I have started down a path that I thought was a simple task. I have not
> found that it has more twist and bends than a snake with an itch.
>
> I am making 3d printable key for CW. I have found that there are more than
> 1 or two buttons. There are different adjustments and modes and mechanical
> tweeks that can be done.
>
> What I am trying to make is a 3d printable key that can be taken out into
> POTA, SOTA, and EM Comms. It will have minimal moving parts and nothing
> that flexes that can snap. It will be magnet based and wires will be copper
> plate covered to prevent damage as well as to be easily replaced in the
> field with a piece of tape..
>
> What I am looking for is a Document, Pamphlet, or Book on these devices
> explaining the difference in types and settings that are associated with
> them. Example is explaining why Straight Key, Sideswiper, Single-Lever
> Paddle, Dual-Lever Paddle, or Semi-Automatic Key would be used and what
> settings are needed to make it a functional device. I also have realized
> that keys are kind of personal to each operator and was trying to figure
> out how deep it goes that operators customize the device.
>
> So thank you all in advance and hope to make a few for our members to try
> and have for out in our future operations and events.
>
>
> P.S. CW is not Dit and Dah -- a lot of "AH HA" in there too..
> --
> Richard Bonica
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> Email: kg5ycu at gmail.com
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> --
> Richard Bonica
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