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I Made Some Better Radio Knobs

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wileydavis, Dec 2, 2016.

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  1. Dec 4, 2016 at 12:46 PM
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    DanDiggity

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  2. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:09 PM
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    Did a little prototyping tonight based on measurements from a couple of folks. Will swing by the dealership and do a test fit in the morning. These knobs are trickier because the plastic collar on the head unit won't allow a set screw from the side. And since aluminum isn't quite as flexible as plastic, the fit has to be better. This design uses an o-ring for tension. Point being, I may have to make a number of changes before it's dialed in. But here's where the nav-unit knobs are at as of now:

    2016-12-04 18.14.17.jpg
     
    wileydavis, Dec 4, 2016
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  3. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:15 PM
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    Nothing yet....im a poor bastard.
    Looks nice.
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:17 PM
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  5. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:19 PM
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    Looks good, you have a Billing's tester when you think you have them dialed in. I can take pretty pictures and write up a review :D
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:30 PM
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    Thought of making them of delrin?
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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    Looking good. can't wait for these to go into production .
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:48 PM
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  9. Dec 4, 2016 at 7:17 PM
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    I've got some on the way to try out, actually.
     
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    I will buy the nav knobs when available
     
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    I tested on three trucks at the dealership, on both the regular nav head units and the JBL head units and the knobs are a perfect fit. I just need to anodize them and get them on the website. They'll be anodized black and won't have any engraving on the face. I'll post a link up in the morning.
     
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    Dude that's rapid design and delivery...
    Order in!
     
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    i was terrified clicking that link on the work computer but curiosity got me!
     
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    I'll be watching your site...great product.
     
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    haha OP you remind me of those overly exasperated people on tv infomercials who try to slice a tomato with a regular knife and wind up crushing the tomato and slipping on a banana peel with a defeated sigh of failure.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eMCURWpNAg&ab_channel=Amazinglife247
     
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    Ha. We try not to take ourselves too seriously around here. But seriously, I do hate the stock knobs.
     
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    That's awesome. I've been 3D printer stuff, and am considering moving up to CNC like this. Can you recommend any sites that sell reasonably modern, well priced equipment like this for a hobbyist?
    :threadjacked:
     
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    Very much looking forward to these. I wish I had a skill where I could print money like this :)
     
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    For hobbyist stuff, if you need to cut metals, I'd say the Tormach machines are a good value. Or if you're electronically-inclined you can convert a benchtop mill into cnc for a few thousand dollars. I bought my first machine five years ago for $3500. It was slow and not all that accurate but it allowed me to prototype designs. Machining equipment is like race car stuff...well made and really expensive :)
     
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    It's easier than ever nowadays to learn this stuff on your own. Not easy, but at least the information is accessible.
     
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