Xiegu G90 Face Cover (No Front Loops)

This is a face cover to protect the knobs and buttons on the front of your radio when it's packed in a bag or case. This cover only works with the front loops removed (simply unscrew 2 screws on either side, remove the loop, then replace the screws).

An .stl file is attached if you just want to print a plain version without your call sign.

If you want to add your call sign (or some other short string of text, a FreeCAD file is also attached.  You will also need the Allerta Stencil font to use it.

Brief instructions on changing the call sign:

1. Download the font to your computer and note the location

2. Open the FreeCAD file

3. In the 'Model' pane (upper left corner) double click the 'CallSign' node. A ShapeString Task will appear in the pane below the 'Model' pane.

4. In the ShapeString Task click the '...' next to Font File and browse to the location of the font file

5. In the String field, type your call sign or whatever text you wish to appear

6. Click 'OK' above the ShapeString Task pane. The model will be updated with the new string

If you need to move the call sign to recenter it:

1. In the 'View' menu navigate to Standard Views -> Bottom

2. Click the eye symbol next to the 'CallSign' node to make the String visible. The letters will be outlined in green.

3. Right-click the 'CallSign' node and choose 'Transform'

4. Drag the red arrow (X-axis) and/or green arrow (Y-axis) until it is positioned how you want it. You can use the Measure tool (caliper icon in the top tool bar) to help measure the distance between a letter edge and the face edge.

5. Click 'OK' above the Transform Task pane.

6. Click the eye symbol next to the 'CallSign' node to hide the String again. The cut-out letters should now be in the new position.

If you need to change the size of the letters:

1. Double-click the 'CallSign' node.

2. Adjust the 'Height' value.

3. Click OK.

4. Follow the steps above to reposition the text as needed.

Once you have it looking the way you like, click the 'Body' node in the 'Model' Pane. Then do File -> Export and export it as an STL Mesh. From there, you know what to do!

If you have trouble with FreeCAD there are a lot of great tutorials and discussions on the FreeCAD website and elsewhere. I am not able to provide assistance with FreeCAD.

Because the part is intended to be a close fit, printer calibration could have an impact on whether the part fits well on your radio. If it is too tight or too lose, re-calibrate your steppers. There are tutorials on line for most types of printers.

v1.1 Update - April 2026

After using the original model for a couple months I found that it started to loosen up, so I trimmed it down a bit for a tighter fit.