3D printing of Futaba battery compartment cover?

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Oscar,
I just pull out my 4PKS and 7PX. They are not the same. Not even close. The 7PX wraps around the sides. The 4PKS is a flat plate style that sits in.
Mike
 
Maybe a member over there will come along to help.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/352635915287

A $2 kids toy comes with a better battery cover than a $400 Futaba transmitter. Nice.
Don, look like I can buy them for about $50 if you want all 5. Shipping from the Netherlands to the US is not cheap, probably 20-30 extra. Let me know how many you want and I'll order them for you.
 

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I was thinking the 7PX would be different. Was just checking them out. They are.
 
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Strange, I don't have the 4px anymore but this was my communication with Futaba.

Subject: Battery cover for 4px
Approval: Ask before beginning
Status: Closed

December 17, 2020

2:17 pm

Oscar:

From: FutabaUSA
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 2:01 PM
To: ContactUs
Subject: Contact Us Submission



Submitter name: Oscar Love Submitter email: [email protected] Submitter phone: 214-690-1003q Preferred contact method of submitter: E-Mail Submitter message: Looking for a battery cover for 4/7px transmitterImage removed by sender.

December 18, 2020

9:37 am

Futaba Tech. Skylar M.:
Sure thing Oscar, I'll forward this over to part sales.
You are just wanting a 7px or a 4px battery cover?
Or would you prefer one over the other?
 
So i can get them first shipped to my home in the Netherlands and then I'll forward them to you. Will cost extra shipping ofcourse. You can pay me then afterwards through paypal.
Let me know if you want me to order them for you.
I'm out of town with limited internet access but will be back home tomorrow evening. The shipping and handling charges you are getting from the seller seems a bit excessive.
 
Depends how many are in need.
Doing just one off is fine too.
Drawing first one takes most time
Once drawn up Printing easy part
 
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3d Printing can be tricky in thin walls and mechanical shapes. My guess is you will be FAR happier with a new cover. If you love the radio and, a new one gets you another 15+ years seems like a good buy!

Grim
 
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