I think you are on to something!!! Very cool and sleek. Where can I send you a check? Any possibility of getting one made?Updated with link to file: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5024535
I have a 3D printer so I decided to draw up and print a mini accessory rail. The picatinny rail section I had is only 5.5 inches but you can buy longer ones on amazon. (This is just what I had already).
I should put up the disclaimer that I don't have high hopes of this holding up on hot summer days but its not hot right now, and there's nothing on the market anyway!
So far it works great, just wrapped up a 1000 mile road trip up to Copper Harbor and back with well over 50 miles off-road. Everything held firm and steady and it didn't take long for it to feel like a seamlessly integrated part of the Bronco.
The Rail: It is just a 5.5" 13 slot aluminum m-lok to picatinny rail adapter from amazon (part of a bundle I bought previously) and a 3D printed base. The rail has two screws which fasten it to the PLA base, but I also opted to add superglue to make sure the rail isn't coming off easily. I designed the base to use the same accessory mount and to fit firmly over the center pocket on the dash.
The phone mount: I am a huge fan of the magnetic phone mount, why people use anything else is beyond me (unless you are literally racing the baja 1000). I designed the mounts to fit with a generic amazon magnetic mount and included a slot so they can easily slide onto the pic rail. There is a bolt through the back of the mount to tighten it down once you have it in position.
I would consider selling these but honestly I can't imagine a price high enough to be worth my time, while being low enough that anyone else would want to pay for it, especially considering there's a high chance its going to look deflated come the first 90° day next summer.
I saw your STL file for the accessory mount in Thingverse, but is there a specific file for the phone mount in Thingverse, I looked around for one, or did you come up with one of your own?
I would agree. I have an Ender 3 Pro that can print the PETG/ABS/Nylon but it's more difficult than PLA. I'm thinking the best filament would be Carbon Fiber...pricey but should standup better than the others. You could also paint it to match your scheme if Charcoal color is not to your liking.
So do you plan on also publishing the accessory holder or just the picatinny rail mount?
If you use his file and are malking some money off of it, then it would be nice of you to float the OP some cash. If you are doing it with no profit, you're a good guy like the OP.
oh lord you sending me off on another internet quest for fire LMAO be back in a few hours after I see what this slicing is all about haha sound a lot like programming
What CAD program are you using? I want to learn CAD and have been leaning towards using Fusion 360 till I want to start selling products.
I am using fusion 360. My student license expired so I actually have to pay for it but I still find it worth it! But if you have an old school email you can try it for free, at least for a year or two.
