3-D Printed Cupholder
11-22-15, 09:08 PM
#31
It looks great, GISguy! Next test run (if there is one) it would be perfect with the bottom thickness added into the CAD but you're holding in your hand a great result! And it even uses those factory clips!
I agree with you both on each point. Certainly it would be great in the future (and I'm not only thinking of GISguy since he's taking his own time to create this as a side project) to look at the poorly designed interior pieces that tend to crack and figure out a way to either remake or redesign them.
Also, I am of the mind that while I think the *factory original* cupholder hits all the marks from a purely visual aesthetic, its placement is less than ideal from a functional standpoint. I'd love to see some ideas tried to add a gauge or controller slot of some kind to that area.
I think this was a very easy part to mock up in the 3D CAD program to run off as a first test. I like what he's done and if he's so inclined I'd like to see what else GISguy wants to pursue with this or another part.
I agree, but it opens the door to further customizations, such as the aforementioned gauge pod, a flat mount for a Suprastick controller or centralized door/window controls, smaller or bigger cup holders built to individual preferences (maybe dual small cup holders for energy shot drinks?), or just people wanting a lid-less cup holder without the lid remnants.
Also, I am of the mind that while I think the *factory original* cupholder hits all the marks from a purely visual aesthetic, its placement is less than ideal from a functional standpoint. I'd love to see some ideas tried to add a gauge or controller slot of some kind to that area.
I think this was a very easy part to mock up in the 3D CAD program to run off as a first test. I like what he's done and if he's so inclined I'd like to see what else GISguy wants to pursue with this or another part.
03-22-16, 09:54 AM
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03-22-16, 10:29 PM
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