3D printed switch blank -> USB adapter

I just installed an aftermarket radio in my Tacoma and it has a rear USB input. I wanted to locate a plug somewhere in the dash that looked reasonably classy and so I 3D printed an adapter that fits in the place of one of the switch blanks in the lower console and accepts this:

$8 BATIGE Square Single Port USB 3.0 Panel Flush Mount Extension Cable with Buckle for Car Truck Boat Motorcycle Dashboard 3ft

https://www.amazon.com/BATIGE-Square-Extension-Motorcycle-Dashboard/dp/B078LRSZDB

Came out pretty good I think. If anyone needs to do something similar, I'm happy to share the SketchUp file.

 

Nice job!

 

Makes me want a 3D printer

 

would you be willing to print another one and sell it to me, pretty please? I dont have a 3D printer either but would LOVE to get rid of the USB cable in my glove box.

 

I could use one of those.

 

I'm in for 1.

 

Yeah - why not make a bulk batch of them? I'd buy.

 

if you send me a link to the drawings I have a friend who I can get to print a few, probably just for cost.

 

I'm not in a position to produce or sell these given I'm using a 3D printer at work. However, sounds like @95v6mt can get it done. Here are links to the files:

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/mo...-Tacoma-Switch-Blank-to-Batige-USB-Adapter-v1
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/mo...-Tacoma-Switch-Blank-to-Batige-USB-Adapter-v2

And here are some comments:

• Version v1 of the drawing was drawn to the actual dimensions that I desired for the part.
• This was my first 3D print and I learned that my 3D printer isn't accurate and prints the outside too big and holes too small---if I understand correctly, this is typical. So, v2 is a drawing that I redid so that given the errors my printer makes, it would come out the right size. By the way, this was printed on an Ultimaker 3 using generic PLA filament.
• I stuck blue tape to the print bed. This helps prints adhere but it also gives the print a little bit of texture which looks right since the OEM interior pieces are textured.
• Finally, since you print this upside down there is an overhang and 3D printers struggle with those. I had to clean up a few stray filaments from that area after the print but the affected surface is hidden behind the usb so it doesn't matter much.

Best, Darrell

 

Okay I will send the links to my friend. I talked to him, he said they would be cheap.

I dont know the exact cost, lets assume under 15 shipped.

how many want them????

 

In for 1.

 

looks like 5 each if we can get a min of 10, plus shipping. He would need to order black filment, so that would add few days.

 

Make sure he's using a plastic that can withstand the heat of being inside a vehicle in the summer. PLA will not hold up, it will warp severely. You need to use ABS or something stronger.

 

IN, I’ll take 2

 

I’ll take one @95v6mt

 

@BartMaster1234

 

do they sell those in dual USB config?

 

I’ll take two

 

PLA definitely won't work in the heat.

Thanks for the model, BTW - I plan on modifying it for other uses. I was going to order some nice carbon fiber filament, but they wont ship it to this hellhole. I've got something else that might work so I'll give that a shot instead. What's the best way for popping out the blank?

 

I'll take 2 as well!