[New Product By ModCrate!] Modular Latch Plates

[Horseman]

Cool. Marines like shiny tings and helping out our Uber drivers. When do you expect them to be available?

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[Russ.Cere]

Cool. Marines like shiny tings and helping out our Uber drivers. When do you expect them to be available?

I should have gone with the standard Crayola 8 pack colorway on this. I am expecting to finish in about 3 weeks.

 

[Russ.Cere]

Pretty cool idea and way more reasonable than those guys who want to charge $600 for an accessory rail.

I am in the process of validating this with various photography accessory rails. I want to be able to use inexpensive rails and accessories from Amazon and have the installation still look clean and cohesive.

 

[ET13]

I am in the process of validating this with various photography accessory rails. I want to be able to use inexpensive rails and accessories from Amazon and have the installation still look clean and cohesive.

I really just like the idea of adding a pop of color to the cabin

 

[Russ.Cere]

Here was the first prototype. Its a simple 3D printed shape. I used this to verify my overall dimensions, visualize camera arm positions and, observe positioning of camera arms.

The OEM latch plate has two posts on the underside to keep it in position. I realized it would be a required feature in the next prototype.

In this version I implemented the removeable adapter plate, the registry on the bottom and marked out clearance for ball mounts up to 30 mm. I was worried the aluminum strike surface would deteriorate the plastic latch so I decided to go with a Delrin base in the next version.

Here the overall configuration is complete, and I moved on the finalizing the hardware and surface features of the adapter plate. I am waiting on the preproduction prototype to come back from anodizing. When it arrives ill post an update.

 

[Russ.Cere]

Installed prototype.

Installed a spare camera arm I had laying around

 

[Smheard]

I want to start off by thanking everyone in B6G. Every purchase has allowed me the space to design, experiment and prototype. I am a single Navy dad sometimes life is hard and your support has allowed me to chase my childhood dream of being an inventor. A bit of an ambiguous dream but I like to make stuff and it feels good to see people enjoying the fruits of my work.

So here it is!

Ok.. Well what is this? TLDR: its a awesome looking aftermarket latch plate that adds modularity and functionality to the OEM hard top latch plate (edit by popular demand). It is made from Delrin, a durable self lubricating plastic and 6061 T6 Al, a versatile aluminum ally widely used in huge range of products.

In the above photo the blue plate is interchangeable with other adapters I will be developing. The current version has a stainless steel 1/4"-20 nut commonly used in mounting solutions for action cams, photography and cinemaphotography. What that means is you will have an excellent mounting solution for hundreds of accessories currently available. From a $5 20mm ball mount on Amazon to the beautiful mounting solutions made by forum sponsors this Mod will provide you with a beautiful functional interface.

OEM part on the left. Early aluminum prototype on the right.

Here is an example of some camera arms being used to capture the perfect angle when documenting your adventures. This is especially useful for me as I love to deliver a steady stream of great grand kid photos to family.

It will be extremely useful to Bronco centric content creators as well. When picking shots angles are key and this gives you additional mounting points to choose from.

This is just the beginning and the first step in a modular modding system I have planned. Not just for camera accessories but cabin lights, gear storage, accessory power delivery, anything I can think of.

I plan to launch next week after my current sale ends. So if you're intrigued by this product and would like to contribute to future developments Head over to ModCrate and check out the Anodized Aluminum Latch bushings. If you'd like to see them installed browse this B6G thread and view some user rigs.

Thank you again I look forward to your feedback and suggestions. You can follow me at ModCrate on Instagram and ModCrate on Facebook.

P.S. Watch this thread as I am going to post about the prototyping and development process. I think that will be helpful to anyone wanting to make their own products!

Ordered the latch bushings in track orange. Very quick shipping, literally received them within 5 days of placing the order. That said, please make these in that color to continue my Oklahoma State theme . The track orange is also a pretty close match to the @Rockworkx thumb screw bolts for the hard top.

 

[inkd6973]

if he talked less about his personal life, and more about where this thing fits and what it does - maybe he could sell a couple....

cmon man. thats not cool.

 

[CM81]

cmon man. thats not cool.

That's bronco6g for you. Filled with a bunch of D-bags unfortunately

 

[Russ.Cere]

Anodizing came out great!

 

[Russ.Cere]

I have started the pre order. These are sold in packs of one you can buy them in a set but if you're a minimum viable solution kinda person you can swap one to driver or passenger position.

Modular Latch Plate

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[Herbie]

I have started the pre order. These are sold in packs of one you can buy them in a set but if you're a minimum viable solution kinda person you can swap one to driver or passenger position.

Modular Latch Plate

Take advantage of the popup discount if you havent subscribed to my news letter.

These are sharp looking Russ. Just pre-ordered a set. Thank you for the discount.

 

[Smheard]

Anodizing came out great!

Any chance to get these in track orange? Need to match the bushings.

 

[Russ.Cere]

Any chance to get these in track orange? Need to match the bushings.

I will 100% for the production run. I had to budget the final prototypes to these colors. I've already set money aside to make sure I get all colors I already offer.

 

[Bikeric]

Just placed my order!! Happy to buy from a fellow squid.
Have a fine, fine Bronco day!!

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