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[James Bentley]

I got it. You sure can post here for more discussions.

Hi Ben,

I hope you hear it often, this is outstanding from concept to completion = well done!

My make suggestion (you get to pick the Make number):
A snap on cover that prevents items from blocking or restricting air intake for those with rear A/C
(might look like a secondary grill or the cover could be perforated or customized with logos/text...might check copyrights first)

My issue: On a short trip, my dogs and their blanket got moved in front of the air intake of the rear A/C
(given enough time, a/c performance may be effected and components may freeze-up with reduced airflow across that evaporator)

My thought on how to resolve: If there were a snap on grill cover that held firmly, but only protruded an inch...that might prevent this issue even when blocked by gear or other items

My design thought: simple and basic and would utilize 4 tapered clips (low to medium force) that attach to the existing fins

Of the material choices you have, what could be thin and flexible so you would not need to match the curvature?

If the Make were "flat", it might be much less work/time than if there was a radius/curvature to maintain
But if flexible, it could bend to fit...and a center post "limiting" deflection once installed = pushing at center of make or an object pushing on center could not flatten the make and defeat the purpose (see "issue" above)

This Make might be the easiest one yet, as nothing need be removed, wired or installed = pop it on and go!

Appx measurement for this is 6" x 6" square

And with Summer here, it might be a "hot" seller

 

[BenCC]

Finally the two holes lined up with the factory supporting structure.

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The parts fit!

 

[lesgarten]

The parts fit!

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Do you remove all of the factory cupholder hardware?

 

[BenCC]

Do you remove all of the factory cupholder hardware?

Yes.

 

[phatdragon]

Just received my M2V2 (through YotaMD), and it looks great. Couple questions. The ram mount is just a mm or so shy of fitting. Am I better off shaving the ram plastic or the filament material?

The screws that where provided to secure to the trim panel seem a bit short. I like to have at least 3 threads engaged if possible, should I get longer screws or just machine the build piece a bit?

Anyone who has done the install tips or tricks?

 

[gregnash]

Where did you purchase ram ball mount from? I purchased the one that Ben linked in the Make thread and it dropped right in. Is it RAM brand?

 

[phatdragon]

Where did you purchase ram ball mount from? I purchased the one that Ben linked in the Make thread and it dropped right in. Is it RAM brand?

It was one I had already from Amazon. It is Ram branded. It's really close TBH.

 

[gregnash]

It was one I had already from Amazon. It is Ram branded. It's really close TBH.

Interesting... honestly mine just fit perfectly so maybe yours is older one that had a bit of variation? Problem I could see with trying to shave it down is that it may misalign the holes for the bolts.

 

[suprarx7nut]

Just received my M2V2 (through YotaMD), and it looks great. Couple questions. The ram mount is just a mm or so shy of fitting. Am I better off shaving the ram plastic or the filament material?

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The screws that where provided to secure to the trim panel seem a bit short. I like to have at least 3 threads engaged if possible, should I get longer screws or just machine the build piece a bit?

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Anyone who has done the install tips or tricks?

I can help out here. We just had another customer with similar questions.

1. The RAM mount you have there is not the one we recommend. It *can* fit (some filing on the RAM mount may be required), but it's a little wider at the base and ultimately not intended to fit. That's the RAP part number in your pics and the BenCC part is designed around the RAM part. Both made by RAM mounts - one is composite (the RAP part) and one is metal (the RAM part).

@BenCC has already made CAD revisions and future shipments should accommodate both RAM mount types.

2. The screw length. I agree and @BenCC is proving out some longer screws to make sure the longer ones don't cause an unforeseen problem. For what it's worth, others have tested the product and had success with the current screw arrangement.

If you can just snag the RAM part off Amazon (i think it's $7), that would be the easiest solution.

 

[lesgarten]

Just received my M2V2 (through YotaMD), and it looks great. Couple questions. The ram mount is just a mm or so shy of fitting. Am I better off shaving the ram plastic or the filament material?

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The screws that where provided to secure to the trim panel seem a bit short. I like to have at least 3 threads engaged if possible, should I get longer screws or just machine the build piece a bit?

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Anyone who has done the install tips or tricks?

I had the same problems with the same mount. Took a few minutes with a file to make it fit. I went to Home depot and bought 10-32 screws that were 1/4" longer. The composite RAM mount is different from the Aluminum ram mount and requires some adjustments. Worked great after that.

 

[phatdragon]

I can help out here. We just had another customer with similar questions.

1. The RAM mount you have there is not the one we recommend. It *can* fit (some filing on the RAM mount may be required), but it's a little wider at the base and ultimately not intended to fit. That's the RAP part number in your pics and the BenCC part is designed around the RAM part. Both made by RAM mounts - one is composite (the RAP part) and one is metal (the RAM part).

@BenCC has already made CAD revisions and future shipments should accommodate both RAM mount types.

2. The screw length. I agree and @BenCC is proving out some longer screws to make sure the longer ones don't cause an unforeseen problem. For what it's worth, others have tested the product and had success with the current screw arrangement.

If you can just snag the RAM part off Amazon (i think it's $7), that would be the easiest solution.

Thanks, zip zip with the dremel and its all good. I had to take some material off the back as well for the bolts to work but no sweat. Also on the screws, I was looking at it backwards and there are actually dimples on the correct side so it seems you get 3 threads in there, so it feels pretty secure.

 

[BenCC]

Thanks, zip zip with the dremel and its all good. I had to take some material off the back as well for the bolts to work but no sweat. Also on the screws, I was looking at it backwards and there are actually dimples on the correct side so it seems you get 3 threads in there, so it feels pretty secure.

As @suprarx7nut mentioned, I have revised the CAD to accommodate the composite RAM mount.
Also modified the CAD to let the three small screws protrude a little more.

 

[BenCC]

I had the same problems with the same mount. Took a few minutes with a file to make it fit. I went to Home depot and bought 10-32 screws that were 1/4" longer. The composite RAM mount is different from the Aluminum ram mount and requires some adjustments. Worked great after that.

The two larger bolts I used are 10-24. In future versions, we will include 1.5 in long 10-24 Instead of 1.24 in long 10-24.

 

[BenCC]

Update on the cupholder.

This is a very primitive prototype to test the fittings with the center console panel.

Some design goals:
(1) No foldable cover (space taken by the cover and its mechanism is released for larger and deeper cupholders)
(2) Match factory panel contour
(3) maybe a modular design for placing cellphone, wallet, etc

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Update
Matched the factory opening contour.

 

[greasem0nkey86]

Anyone have photos of the Make 23 - Yaesu mount installed?
@half k cruiser?

The upper two knobs seem pretty tight in the mount. Any real world experience from anyone on this?

 

[Gesose]

Update
Matched the factory opening contour.

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I personally really like the functionality of the stock butterfly piece. It allows me to run a small coffee cup on up. The depth is an issue and overall greatest width. We found you can remove the butterfly to fit a Nalgene bottle.

My ideal world: something slightly wider to fit larger vessels. Also something deeper. But keep the functioning butterfly or remake. I dislike the idea of the inserts. They are large and require storing or having multiple versions on hand.

A typical road trip for involves drinking from multiple vessels. Nalgenes, coke bottles, cans, coffee cups, insulated mugs. Etc.

Just my $0.02. Otherwise I think it’s great and a huge improvement.

Also everything else, as always, is A+.

Regarding the ram mount just posted above. Can anyone with one installed and has spent time on quality washboard with an iPad report back. How does it fare? We currently have the ram mount for the tape deck also sold here on Mud. I’m sure it’s great with a phone or small tablet. With our iPad it wobbles so much it’s useless on washboard. I’ve narrowed it down to the flexing of the mount - wondering if something without the thin steel bracket and cantilever would be better. Thoughts?

 

[BenCC]

There will be multiple versions of the Cupholder. There is no way I can make one version that meets all requirements lol.

 

[gregnash]

I personally really like the functionality of the stock butterfly piece. It allows me to run a small coffee cup on up. The depth is an issue and overall greatest width. We found you can remove the butterfly to fit a Nalgene bottle.

My ideal world: something slightly wider to fit larger vessels. Also something deeper. But keep the functioning butterfly or remake. I dislike the idea of the inserts. They are large and require storing or having multiple versions on hand.

A typical road trip for involves drinking from multiple vessels. Nalgenes, coke bottles, cans, coffee cups, insulated mugs. Etc.

Just my $0.02. Otherwise I think it’s great and a huge improvement.

Also everything else, as always, is A+.

Regarding the ram mount just posted above. Can anyone with one installed and has spent time on quality washboard with an iPad report back. How does it fare? We currently have the ram mount for the tape deck also sold here on Mud. I’m sure it’s great with a phone or small tablet. With our iPad it wobbles so much it’s useless on washboard. I’ve narrowed it down to the flexing of the mount - wondering if something without the thin steel bracket and cantilever would be better. Thoughts?

Thing is that there are some of us that don't have the butterfly, 98-02 didn't have it (in LC at least). Talking with Ben on this, as I am kinda the one that pushed him to make something, the option for the holes was to make them large enough for the Nalgene/36oz Yeti Rambler but also allow for a 4Runner/FJ Cruiser rubber insert that will small items like a standard 12oz soda can.

As for your request for the iPad mount, look up the M2V2 thread I started. One of the guys did the iPad mounted in a Ram XGrip and said it worked great.

 

[Erocker84]

Greetings. This is a half build and half promoting thread. I want to document my 3d printed parts/accessories and share the design/fabrication process.

List of Makes:

Make 1: Scangauge II Mount for Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series​

Make 2:​

M2 V1: Rocker Switch Mount for the Lower Right Center Console Panel​

M2 V2: RAM Ball Mount for the Lower Right Center Console Panel​

Make 3: Scangauge II Mount for Toyota Tacoma Gen 2​

M3 V1 Scangauge II Mount for Toyota Tacoma Gen 2 Type 1​

M3 V2 Scangauge II Mount for Toyota Tacoma Gen 2 Type 2​

M3 V3 Rocker-switch Mount for Toyota Tacoma Gen 2 Type 1​

M3 V4 Rocker-switch Mount for Toyota Tacoma Gen 2 Type 2​

Make 4: Multiple Rock Switches Mount for Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series​

M4 V1: Six Rocker Switches​

M4 V2: Five Rocker Switches + One Map Light​

M4 V3: Extra Clearance​

M4 V4: Extra Clearance with one Slot for Dimmer​

Make 5: Scangauge II and Rock Switches Combo Mount for Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series​

Make 6: Change Pocket Mount​

Make 7: Rear Cooler Switch Hole Mounting Plate​

Make 8: Voltmeter Mount​

Make 9: Kenwood TM-V71A Remote Head Mount​

Make 10: Multi-switch Mount with 12V Outlet or USB Ports​

Make 11: Scangauge II Mount with 12V Outlet or USB Ports​

Make 12: Scangauge II Mount for Mini-Homelink Overhead Console​

Overview of three versions​

M12 V1: Round-up​

M12 V2: Square-off​

M12 V3: Minimalist​

Make 13: Transfer Case Lever Cap​

Make 16: Third Row Ashtray Replacement Panel​

M16 V1​

M16 V2​

M16 V3​

Make 18: Third Row Cup Holder Replacement Paneld​

Make 21: Overhead LED Replacement​

Make 22: Kenwood TM-D710G Remote Head Mount​

Make 23: YAESU FTM-400XD Mount​

Make 24: EZFix of door switch panel​

Make 26: Wheel cap for Method NV Wheel​

Make 27: Mic Adapter in Rocker-switch Format​

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Suggested Project List:

1. Ashtray mount for rocker switches or USB ports.
2. Third row AC redirection duct.
3. A panel to replace the original panel by the left knee.
4. Rocker switch mount at the center console pocket (See Make 6).
5. USB charging port at the back of the center console (See Make 7).
6. Cup holder
7. Kenwood TM-V71A remote head mount (See Make 9).
8. Multi-switch mount with 12V outlet (See Make 10).
9. Scangauge II mount with 12V outlet (See Make 11).
10. Something in Door Ashtray Slots (by savirc).
11. Scangauge II mount for the mini HomeLink console (See Make 12).
12. Third-row Ashtray Panel (See M16 V1).
13. Third-row Cup Holder Panel (See Make 18).
14. Subwoofer Panel
15. Shifter Knob
16. Morimoto XB universal kit mount ( from @spaber05)
17. 7in round headlight replacement (from @jay3253)
18. Variation of M2 to mount a Ram ball (from @geanes and @gregnash) (See M2 V2)
19. "...my overhead DVD played didn’t work when I bought the truck. I have no idea what could go there, but it would be pretty cool to see what you come up with! Maybe a pocket for CB radio with some lights on the sides? Or maybe just a piece that holds some LEDs that can be wired into the cargo lights so they come on when the doors open? " (from @aaronrules)
20. something to fill part of the door slot @Otter
21. A snap on cover that prevents items from blocking or restricting air intake for those with rear A/C @James Bentley

How about anderson plugs?

 

[BenCC]

The end deflection of a cantilever beam under concentrated end load is PL^3/(3EI). Assuming same load P, shortening the length of the beam is the most effective measure to reduce deflection. Also using stiffer material (higher E, modulus of elasticity) and designing the beam cross-section effectively (higher I, moment of inertia) such as I-beam would help to reduce the deflection.
On M2V2, I considered all the above factors. For L, the RAM ball mount is recessed so the end load is closer to the effective supporting point. For E, I asked @suprarx7nut to use stiffer material. For I, I don’t have any control on RAM arm.

To reduce vibration, I would recommend use shorter RAM arm and position the phone/Pad as close as to the dash.

I personally really like the functionality of the stock butterfly piece. It allows me to run a small coffee cup on up. The depth is an issue and overall greatest width. We found you can remove the butterfly to fit a Nalgene bottle.

My ideal world: something slightly wider to fit larger vessels. Also something deeper. But keep the functioning butterfly or remake. I dislike the idea of the inserts. They are large and require storing or having multiple versions on hand.

A typical road trip for involves drinking from multiple vessels. Nalgenes, coke bottles, cans, coffee cups, insulated mugs. Etc.

Just my $0.02. Otherwise I think it’s great and a huge improvement.

Also everything else, as always, is A+.

Regarding the ram mount just posted above. Can anyone with one installed and has spent time on quality washboard with an iPad report back. How does it fare? We currently have the ram mount for the tape deck also sold here on Mud. I’m sure it’s great with a phone or small tablet. With our iPad it wobbles so much it’s useless on washboard. I’ve narrowed it down to the flexing of the mount - wondering if something without the thin steel bracket and cantilever would be better. Thoughts?