3D Tacoma Parts Thread

Disclaimers :
1. I enjoy tinkering as much as the next guy and I know that some of these things have already been done and can be found for sale on different parts of the internet.

2. You should also be aware that printing your own 3d parts at home will not create the same quality print without a substantial amount of finishing work as a $150,000 HP printer or even the prints from shapeway.

3. If your not into tinkering, go support those people who have worked hard to provide you a quality product, we wont be printing and shipping anything from this thread for you.


LINKS TO THINGS!
Overhead Console Center Switch Panel:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3139461
Glove Box Letter Inserts:
https://www. thingiverse.com/thing :3152408 - Unlinked while I make a V2.
Driver Cubby Switch Panel - 3 Large Switches
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3152342
Fishing Rod Holder Panel:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3142843
Blue Seas Fuse Box Panel: Created by @johnny1019
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3141131
Note: These items are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial license.


Tools:
I have had a few questions regarding how to get started designing 3d parts. I use AutoDesk Fusion 360. Its free for non commercial use, you just punch in your email address and you can download it. There are also probably 300 hours of training lessons that autodesk provides free of charge on how to use the software. Personally, I would watch enough to get started and then just start making stuff, refer to tutorials if you get stuck or ask for pointers here. Their forums are also a great repository for information.

https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/fusion-360-for-hobbyists



Background :
I haven't touched 3D design since 2006 (I am rustier than a first gen frame!). A lot has changed. After seeing some awesome mods by some awesome members it inspired me to give it a whirl, push my skills, and see what I could do.

While a lot of parts are similar in nature, everything I am creating is from scratch. Feel free to point out stupid design choices, better ways to do things, contribute your own cad drawings, or toss around ideas on what you would like to see 3d printed.

 

First Up : Overhead Center Console Switch Plate

I am planning on sharing all of the STL files that I create. They will be posted up to thingiverse and linked here once I confirm that they don't actually suck.

As its my first attempt at this in a while, I am not 100% confident any of the dimensions are actually correct... Hopefully this first go will only require minimal adjustments.







And a cute puppy tax for the internet gods. She lost a fight today with some angry fire ants and is passed out on the way home from the vet

 

First Fitment was damn near spot on.

To do :
1. Adjust the rear face. Pivoting the unit in required a small force. Need to shave the backing down a little bit so the top of the switch cutout doesn't hit while pivoting in.
2. Round the face slightly. The corners are 1mm out while the center is 1mm shy of flush to the rounded overhead. (Can see in image)
3. Add cutouts for the orientation keys on the switches. Gotta lookup if CH 4x4 switches have orientation keys on the sides or if its just the oem ones. If anyone knows it would be helpful.

Ill have a second draft competed and printed tonight for fitment.

 

Sweet!

 

Got a printer as well. Have yet to produce anything for my taco due to west texas temps. Got some PETG in so will probably play around with some of that. Switch plate looks really good. May have to do something similar for 2nd gens.

 

V2 On the printer. the 3 items above fixed. Will check fitment tomorrow and then believe I can move onto the next piece, both side overheads console switch plates.

 

What CAD program are you running? Fusion?

 

It just seems odd to see the stock map lights these days...

 

Yea. Its pretty dope compared to the 2d autocad I learned on with 3d integration.

The fiance has solidworks from her stint in school but I figured fusion was a bit more user friendly and her version is dated a few years.

Ive been trying to find a local hobby place where I could use a water jet and cnc but there really arnt any in this area so for now im stuck with 8x8x8 print bed. If I come up with anything really good like that ill hit you up

 

Well I am accepting donations towards a set of mesos. I can send you my venmo. Dirt poor until I pay for my wedding. Weve got six months and are about 2/3 of the way there and have the honeymoon paid off too.

 

PM me your address, I’ll ship you some.
On the house

 

...and this folks, is why I will gladly support Meso-Customs.

You're the man, Stew.






Now about those tail lights...

 

Dam! I just got married.. Wedding present?

 

V3!!
Fitment is perfect. Front nice and rounded, flush along the entire panel.











STL File available tomorrow. This weekend ill be printing the best setting my little printer can do, followed by sanding, an acetone vapor bath, filling, light sand, primer, paint!

 

Ignore the support lines on the face. Those get knocked down flush. You can use them to see the curvature in the face.

 

Thanks for sharing all this info. I don’t own a printer but I’ll stick around just to see..

 

Thanks for sharing this stuff. I have a printer, but zero knowledge when it comes to designing things. Something I'd like to learn as I have a couple items I'd like to produce.

 

Ditch light brackets?

 

I could definitely whip something up for that but you'll need to find someone to cnc them and bend them. For a one off you might spend more though then you could buy them for unless you have a cnc table. 3d print wont be strong enough for that.

 

Download fusion 360 from autodesk. Start watching the beginner tutorials. If you put in probably 15 hours of work you can start designing some stuff. You get better as ya go. What you thinking about making?