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[rpcelectronics]

A while back I purchased the Sparkfun function generator kit and frequency counter kit. I had originally seen the Nuxie kits, but they became unavailable and shortly after Sparkfun filled the gap. I built them up, but never did much with them. Over the last year I have made it a side hobby to build some of my own test gear:

Here is an Si570 RF Generator kit that I built into an aluminum chasis:

https://picasaweb.google.com/1138090075 ... torProject

Here is a basic frequency counter kit built into the same chasis:

https://picasaweb.google.com/1138090075 ... terProject

With the Sparkfun kits, I thought it would be fun to put them together into a single function generator unit. I used the same Hammond aluminum case. CNC'ed the front and rear panels for display, controls, AC power, ect. I did make one mistake on my width of the LCD window. I might cover that up with a little smoked plexi frame somewhere down the road. Here are some pictures of the build:

Front panel CNC'ed and everything installed:


Rear view of front panel:


Front panel pre-installed in chasis and starting to mock up the rest:


Wiring from front panel to generator board complete, including remote installation of all generator switches and pots:




CNC'ed mounting hole for standard power cord receptacle:


Installed +15VDC Meanwell switching power supply:


Here you can see the DC connection to the function generator board. I decided to keep the coaxial power jack:


I used SMA bulkhead connectors for the adjustable and fixed waveform outputs:


Both panels installed and power up check:


Completed project!

[Mee_n_Mac]

Pretty and professional looking ! :clap:

[lyndon]

Very nice. Is that closed-frame supply one of the mini power supplies from TDK-Lambda?

[rpcelectronics]

Very nice. Is that closed-frame supply one of the mini power supplies from TDK-Lambda?

It's a Meanwell. I purchased it from Jameco.