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QRP Labs LimeSDR Enclosure.

Posted on: March 27, 2018, in AllHam Radio - SDR

I recently got a LimeSDR board and also bought a QRP Labs case for it. The QRP Labs case brings all the RF connectors out to the front and rear panels and also includes heatsinks for the chips and a case fan.
Assembly instructions are here.

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Parts list:
    1. 12pcs SMA to U.FL pigtails
    2. aluminium shell bottom (4 holes)
    3. aluminium shell top (fan cutout, 2 holes)
    4. 4 rubber pads
    5. 4 plastic screws
    6. 8 plastic nuts
    7. fan 30x30 5v with mesh
    8. pinheader
    9. heatpad (1pcs, cut later into more pcs)
    10. 6pcs heatsinks (1x + 2x + 3x)
    11. PCB panel (front, rear)
    12. 8 panel screws
    13. 4 bicolor LEDs
    14. 2 LED holders

Software: There are four software packages that I use with the LimeSDR as well as the LimeSuite from Myraid RF.

Users especially Hams should consider the HF mod https://wiki.myriadrf.org/LimeSDR_HF_Performance