{"id":10992,"date":"2022-08-20T16:57:37","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T14:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/?page_id=10992"},"modified":"2026-05-01T00:25:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T22:25:37","slug":"ice-cone-feed-diy-build-instructions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/en\/ice-cone-feed-diy-build-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice Cone Feed DIY &#8211; Build Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ice Cone Feed (IceConeFeed) is a 3D-printed helix dual-feed for QO100 satellite stations. It replaces the standalone LNB with a combined TX\/RX feed \u2014 a 3.5-turn helix at 2.4 GHz for the uplink sits in a cone-shaped radome around the unmodified LNB, which continues to receive at 10.7 GHz. No LNB modification required. This post documents the original DIY construction procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer a ready-to-use version, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/en\/product\/iceconefeed-v2-1\/\">IceConeFeed v2.1<\/a> in the shop \u2014 fully assembled and tuned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a5022843e8d2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a50228440510&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a50228440510\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1038\" height=\"736\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IceConeFeed_ExplosionView-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IceConeFeed_ExplosionView-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IceConeFeed_ExplosionView-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IceConeFeed_ExplosionView-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IceConeFeed_ExplosionView-700x475.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All parts should be printed in <strong>PETG<\/strong> \u2014 UV-resistant and stable at outdoor temperatures. PLA will warp in summer heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reflector support<\/strong> \u2014 pushes onto the LNB horn. Designed for 55mm horn diameter (59\/61mm versions available). Print at 5\u201310% infill. Clamping mechanism uses an M4 bolt and nut.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cone cover<\/strong> \u2014 2mm wall thickness. Print at 100% infill. Qualitative tests showed no significant attenuation at 2.4 GHz (see embed below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helix winding tool<\/strong> \u2014 optional but highly recommended for accurate turn spacing. Wind along the outer groove, 3.5 turns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lathe tool<\/strong> \u2014 for shaping the aluminum reflector disk without a lathe. Mounts the disk on an M10 bolt, spins in a column drill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The STL files, reflector drawing, winding tool, and lathe tool are all available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/en\/product\/ice-cone-feed-diy-version-stl-files\/\">DIY download package<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a50228441aa7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a50228441f55&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a50228441f55\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/helix_mold_multi_wire_dia-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/helix_mold_multi_wire_dia-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/helix_mold_multi_wire_dia-700x560.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The helix uses <strong>3.5mm copper wire<\/strong> (10mm\u00b2 cross-section). Wind 3.5 turns along the winding tool groove. Once wound, seat the helix into the helix support bracket, which glues onto the reflector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reflector is a <strong>4mm aluminum disk<\/strong>. Cut M4 threads in 3 positions to secure it to the support bracket. Cut M3 thread at centre for the N-type connector. The outer diameter is critical \u2014 if oversized, the cone cover won&#8217;t screw on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without a lathe: cut the disk slightly oversized, mount on an M10 bolt using the lathe tool, and spin in a column drill. Use an angle grinder to shape it circular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/reflector.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/reflector.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/reflector-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/reflector-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/reflector-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/reflector-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/reflector-700x451.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cover Attenuation Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick qualitative test confirmed no significant signal attenuation through the PETG cone at 2.4 GHz:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nollengineering\/status\/1185990040159170561\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/nollengineering\/status\/1185990040159170561<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matching Vane<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The feed uses a <strong>vane-style matching strip<\/strong> \u2014 a 0.5mm copper strip cut to the dimensions below. 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<strong>gap between vane and reflector<\/strong> at the connector side. 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This was the primary driver for the redesigned <a href=\"https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/en\/update-iceconefeed-v2-1\/\">IceConeFeed v2.1<\/a>, which uses a shorter 2.2-turn helix to reduce shading \u2014 improving receive attenuation from ~2 dB to ~0.7 dB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/helix_shade_50deg_black_white.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/helix_shade_50deg_black_white.png 914w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/helix_shade_50deg_black_white-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/helix_shade_50deg_black_white-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/helix_shade_50deg_black_white-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/helix_shade_50deg_black_white-700x394.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">License<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This design is released for the amateur radio community under the <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/3.0\/\" rel=\"license noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Commons Attribution\u2013NonCommercial\u2013NoDerivatives 3.0<\/a> license. Free for private HAM use. Commercial use requires a <a href=\"https:\/\/nolle.engineering\/en\/product\/ice-cone-feed-diy-commercial-license\/\">commercial license<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ice Cone Feed (IceConeFeed) is a 3D-printed helix dual-feed for QO100 satellite stations. It replaces the standalone LNB with a combined TX\/RX feed \u2014 a 3.5-turn helix at 2.4 GHz for the uplink sits in a cone-shaped radome around the unmodified LNB, which continues to receive at 10.7 GHz. No LNB modification required. 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