BadCatBrewer
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- Scott
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I started my second Ranger related 3d printing project a few days ago, so it's time to start a project thread, since I'm sure this won't be my last project.
My first project was a 3d printed Midland GTX Radio belt clip to magnetic phone mount adapter, https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...lt-clip-to-magnetic-phone-mount-adapter.9514/. That was a pretty straight forward project.
Now I am working on inserts for the Lightforce Switch Fascia that I recently purchased mainly so my future Trailer Brake Controller has a place to live. I also wanted one of the Lightforce RJ45 Mic plug inserts, but they only sell those on their AU site and I'm not interested in paying overseas shipping for such a small part. Time to make my own!
First, I started with a blank insert...ok, not really...I flailed for a while working on the RJ45 insert before I refocused my efforts on lower hanging fruit.
After many prototypes, I finally got something that I'm satisfied with...
The clips and their associated support structure took the longest to fine tune. My insert clips-in and holds more firmly than the stock insert.
The Trailer Brake insert was next on my list. I'm struggling with the engraved text on the inserts, so I might remove that and try a vinyl sticker instead. Still, I'm very please with the results. The hole placement might also need some adjusting, but I'll work that out when I have the controller installed. The insert pictured below has been sanded and painted flat black.
And finally, the reason I started this project...the RJ45 insert. It is still a work in progress. While the insert is mostly done, but I am still fine tuning the keystone clip for the RJ45 passthrough. Here's a preveiw...
I'll post an update once I have the RJ45 insert finished.
My first project was a 3d printed Midland GTX Radio belt clip to magnetic phone mount adapter, https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...lt-clip-to-magnetic-phone-mount-adapter.9514/. That was a pretty straight forward project.
Now I am working on inserts for the Lightforce Switch Fascia that I recently purchased mainly so my future Trailer Brake Controller has a place to live. I also wanted one of the Lightforce RJ45 Mic plug inserts, but they only sell those on their AU site and I'm not interested in paying overseas shipping for such a small part. Time to make my own!
First, I started with a blank insert...ok, not really...I flailed for a while working on the RJ45 insert before I refocused my efforts on lower hanging fruit.
After many prototypes, I finally got something that I'm satisfied with...
The clips and their associated support structure took the longest to fine tune. My insert clips-in and holds more firmly than the stock insert.
The Trailer Brake insert was next on my list. I'm struggling with the engraved text on the inserts, so I might remove that and try a vinyl sticker instead. Still, I'm very please with the results. The hole placement might also need some adjusting, but I'll work that out when I have the controller installed. The insert pictured below has been sanded and painted flat black.
And finally, the reason I started this project...the RJ45 insert. It is still a work in progress. While the insert is mostly done, but I am still fine tuning the keystone clip for the RJ45 passthrough. Here's a preveiw...
I'll post an update once I have the RJ45 insert finished.
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