Crossbow Classic

[billr]

I have Rev B edition Gerber files. Is there a Rev C available out there?
If not and I decided to go ahead with the Rev B build.
Is there sufficient info / assistance available in case I get stuck?
As I understand. The Crossbow was never fully completed and went into part publishing before finalization with only one builder making a success of it.

[Qiaozhi]

I have Rev B edition Gerber files. Is there a Rev C available out there?
If not and I decided to go ahead with the Rev B build.
Is there sufficient info / assistance available in case I get stuck?
As I understand. The Crossbow was never fully completed and went into part publishing before finalization with only one builder making a success of it.

There were 13 Crossbow detectors built using the REV-A board. After that the design was sent to Sven and subsequently there were REV-B and REV-C layouts created.
Please be aware that the Crossbow is a complex design that is not suitable for beginners, and there are no build instructions.

[billr]

Thanks Qiaozhi
Is this not enough to build from?
Not sure where I got it.
Inspiration came from a YT channel.

[Qiaozhi]

Thanks Qiaozhi
Is this not enough to build from?
Not sure where I got it.
Inspiration came from a YT channel.

To be honest ... NO.
That's a set of notes made by someone who was a member of Sven's website. It doesn't even include a schematic.

You would be better off building the MPP Rev-E, which can achieve near to the same depth if set up correctly. Otherwise you could try building Hammerhead, which comes with an excellent article written by Carl. The Crossbow is a derivative of Hammerhead, so you should be able to achieve at least the same performance.

[billr]

Ah Ok.
Thanks for setting me straight.
Learning every day on here.

[nickel_n]

there is a crossbow up for sale on eBay AU.
there are some good photos if anyone wants to have a look.
They want $1500 for it.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Crossbow...frcectupt=true

[Qiaozhi]

there is a crossbow up for sale on eBay AU.
there are some good photos if anyone wants to have a look.
They want $1500 for it.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Crossbow...frcectupt=true

Blimey!
Let us know if it sells for that price.

It's an original Crossbow, but with a straight stem.

[surfdetector]

There were 13 Crossbow detectors built using the REV-A board. After that the design was sent to Sven and subsequently there were REV-B and REV-C layouts created.
Please be aware that the Crossbow is a complex design that is not suitable for beginners, and there are no build instructions.

I finished my build of the Rev C version last week. It was an interesting and successful build and I believe that I will package this one up 100% to use at the beach.

[Qiaozhi]

I finished my build of the Rev C version last week. It was an interesting and successful build and I believe that I will package this one up 100% to use at the beach.

Well done.
Be prepared to dig some deep holes.

[6666]

Blimey!
Let us know if it sells for that price.

It's an original Crossbow, but with a straight stem.

AU $1,400.00

[surfdetector]

Well done.
Be prepared to dig some deep holes.

George,
Do you perchance have the spec or model of the aluminum enclosure that was used for the Crossbow? I like the look of it and would like to get one for my clone if possible.

Thanks.

[Qiaozhi]

George,
Do you perchance have the spec or model of the aluminum enclosure that was used for the Crossbow? I like the look of it and would like to get one for my clone if possible.

Thanks.

The enclosures came from Lincoln Binns -> https://lincolnbinns.com/uniobox-2.html
It was a Uniobox 2, width = 104mm, length = 160mm

They also offer a hole cutting and laser printing service -> https://lincolnbinns.com/customisati...nclosures.html

The PCB was mounted on a carrier plate (supplied by Lincoln Binns) that slotted into the side rails -> https://lincolnbinns.com/shop/alumin...cessories.html

[surfdetector]

The enclosures came from Lincoln Binns -> https://lincolnbinns.com/uniobox-2.html
It was a Uniobox 2, width = 104mm, length = 160mm

They also offer a hole cutting and laser printing service -> https://lincolnbinns.com/customisati...nclosures.html

The PCB was mounted on a carrier plate (supplied by Lincoln Binns) that slotted into the side rails -> https://lincolnbinns.com/shop/alumin...cessories.html

Thank you for the information.

[billr]

I finished my build of the Rev C version last week. It was an interesting and successful build and I believe that I will package this one up 100% to use at the beach.

Same here. My boards arrived on Friday and it was completed today. Maintains a strong signal where others trail off.
Nice project you created there George.

[Infamy]

Hi, looking for the Rev C Gerber files.