HRD Industries Lil Dude 6 Cap

This is a mast cap for the LD6 lil dude 6 portable mast made by HamRadioDude here is the intro video to that :
 

This mast cap is press fit into the LD6 to retain all the segments of the LD6 for storage. Is also functions as the attachment point when the mast is extended. 
 

How to Use for Storage Cap

Depending on print settings it may or may not be a snug press fit. Increase the print scaling (101%) for a more snug fit decrease(99%) if too snug. I find applying pressure with both thumbs on opposite sides effective in removing the cap.

How to Use For Lifting Antennas

Lifting the center of a wire

For example an inverted V with an EFHW.

Step 1 Snake the wire into the S shape at the top:
 

There need to be some slack in the wire to do this.

Step 2 Pull on Both ends of the wire

After the wire is in the channel it should slide back and forth through the cap.

Step 3 Raise the Mast

Once the cap is slid to the preferred location raise the mast.

Step 4 Removal

Lower the mast pull up on one side of the wire snaking it out of the channel and S groove.

Lifting with a S Clip, Carabiner, or paracord  

Clips or paracord can go through the larger holes in the cap:

Lifting unterminated wire

There are small holes that you can thread unterminated wire through. Then tie a simple knot in the wire and then extend the mast.

Here is a video detailing the ways you can use it:

Notes on files included

There are 4 files included:

LD6Cap_v3

LD6Cap_v2

LD6Cap_v3_Taper

LD6Cap_v2_tapered

v2 has a collar that goes around the outside of the LD6 slightly increasing the diameter, but this is easier to remove.

v3 does not include the collar on the outside of the LD6 and the top of the cap is flush with the diameter of the LD6


the tapered files have a tapered shaft for where the LD6 inserts into the cap. this taper can be helpful if you change the print scale.
 

Print Instructions

Print settings:

• PETG(You could print this in PLA but as it is used outdoors and is designed to be press fit I do not recommend it)
• 245 degree nozzle temp 
• 80 degree bed temp
• No Supports
• 100% scaling worked for me, but if it is too snug of a fit trying printing at 99% and vice versa if it is too loose try printing at 101%

Here are my changes from default with Ender Pro 3