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I made a thing for switches because the thing I wanted didn't exist.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by forty2, Feb 11, 2016.

  1. Nov 25, 2016 at 8:28 PM
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    forty2

    forty2 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    If you visit the Shapeways site any discount they have running is on the banner. I'm currently seeing 25% off w/ coupon code SMALLBIZ.
     
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  2. Nov 26, 2016 at 5:15 AM
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    I ordered 3 of their switches (one with actual picture of tacoma on them), arrived fairly quickly. One of out the 3 of them worked perfectly, other two were quite sticky and just not right. Made a quick phone call and they shipped two more switches right away. Showed up fast and worked perfect. I would recommend them for sure, great customer service if you have an issue.

    Db
     
  4. Nov 26, 2016 at 9:31 AM
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    forty2

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    I haven't had to deal with customer service since all of the switches I've gotten from them have been perfect. Good to know that when they aren't perfect they still stand by it.
     
  5. Nov 26, 2016 at 5:26 PM
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    Just ordered mine with the 25% off promo code :cheers:
     
  6. Nov 26, 2016 at 6:01 PM
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    Duckman n00b Extordinaire

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    WANT!!!!

    PLEASE I WANT!!!
     
  7. Nov 26, 2016 at 7:59 PM
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    As soon as I get a chance to verify fit and function it'll be up for sale on Shapeways. I'll keep you posted. I've got a second preliminary part I'm waiting on so I can fiddle around with both at the same time.
     
  8. Nov 26, 2016 at 8:35 PM
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    Well what do you know, finally made it out to the mailbox today and the other new part arrived. It's simply a keystone holder, but my plan is to cut into the center console down low near the seat (yes, I know, do no harm is kind of my mantra, but here we are) and insert the keystone holder to make it quick and easy to stash my mic without needing to get to the radio body under the seat to do it. Shown here with a white CAT6 keystone just for illustration, will be using a black two sided CAT3 keystone for the install and a short CAT3 back to the radio from there. Once everything is installed and to my liking, both will go up on Shapeways.

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  9. Nov 27, 2016 at 11:22 AM
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    Just ordered one as well.

    And if anyone was on the fence there is a discount code for the panel in the banner on the website when ordering. As well CH4x4 has a discount code on their facebook page for switches
     
  10. Nov 27, 2016 at 11:33 AM
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    Thought I would post this here, very good writeup on doing relay switches for your trucks.
    http://www.bodenzord.com/archives/473

    Also read in my research, but can't find it again. To get the switch lights to dim properly you need to use both the dimmer positive and dimmer ground from that circuit. You can not just use a regular ground because they control the brightness by changing the potential on the ground side of the circuit. The positive is a constant 12VDC.

    Glenn
     
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    Thanks cool dude.
     
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    Been wanting to order this for a while, thanks for the heads up on the promo code!! Just ordered one!
     
  13. Nov 28, 2016 at 3:35 AM
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  14. Nov 28, 2016 at 5:48 AM
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    If anyone out there is still waiting around to purchase, now is pretty much the time, Shapeways Cyber Monday coupon is 25% off w/ free shipping.
     
  15. Nov 28, 2016 at 2:27 PM
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    Corneeeeelius AMERICA!

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    What a fun truck!
    Just Ordered Mine! Thanks!
     
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  16. Nov 28, 2016 at 4:16 PM
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    Okay, the mic hanger is up. I revised the model today, the new version is untested and as such there's almost no markup in it, but I figured there might be some interest in snatching it up today because of the Cyber Monday deal that makes it come in under $8 w/ shipping as opposed to ~$17 at normal prices once I adjust the markup and you include shipping. It's untested but alterations were made based on the fit of the version I have in hand and I'm pretty confident that it'll fit just right. All that said, purchase at your own risk. If you want to be 100% about it, I should have ver2 in my hot little hands sometime next week.

    Here's the link. @Duckman

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    EDIT - In use:

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    Ordered a three switch insert this afternoon. Thanks for designing this stuff!
     
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  18. Nov 29, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    I missed out on the discount code
     
  19. Nov 29, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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    I just ordered the Mic mount thank you for your innovative products that help so many of us.
     
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