JCS CarPorts.png
FA info icon.svg Angle down icon.svg Device data
Manufacturing files https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4023342
Hardware license CERN-OHL-S
Certifications Start OSHWA certification
FA info icon.svg Angle down icon.svg Project data
Authors Juergen Stepuert
Completed 2019
Made Yes
Replicated No
Cost USD 14
OKH Manifest Download

All modern vehicles have a center consol that can charge your electronic devices. This is all very convienient becuase everyone is always looking for a charger. However if the driver is attempting to plug in his or her phone they often times need to travel through what seems like Narnia to find the USB port. Then once they finally find the USB port it'll be their luck that it is upside down. This product brings out these ports and makes it mindless to plug in cables while driving. Soon there will be options for a shelf as well.

Picture of completed print using your printer

JCS CarPorts.png

Bill of Materials[edit | edit source]

  • $7: USB to USB 6 inch cable
  • $6: Aux cord
Link to all STLs and OpenSCAD models -- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4023342

Tools needed[edit | edit source]

MOST Delta RepRap or similar RepRap 3-D printer

Skills and knowledge needed[edit | edit source]

The product is 100% parametric. Simply measure the open cavity of your vehicle's interior and customize this product in Thingiverse

Technical Specifications and Assembly Instructions[edit | edit source]

Print products note that the "peg" dimension should be the width of the cavity. Then press-fit the peg into the inside wall of the body part. There are three hole options for the peg, can be 1 to 3 pegs if desired. Print time is around 8 hours. with 80g of filament.

Common Problems and Solutions[edit | edit source]

Make sure you have the correct dimensions. Everything is parametric but no tolerances have been implemented in Thingiverse. Look at the labels of the variables and fill them out accordingly. Attention to detail is key.

Cost savings[edit | edit source]

This is a unique new technology. There are no similar products out on the market right now.

Benefited Internet Communities[edit | edit source]

Subaru Owners!! [1]

References[edit | edit source]

I didn't use any references for this project. However, here are a few categories this part could be connected to!

FA info icon.svg Angle down icon.svg Page data
Keywords 3d printing, car charger, osat, plastic
SDG SDG09 Industry innovation and infrastructure
Authors Juergen Stepuert
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Organizations Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab, MY4777, MTU
Language English (en)
Related 0 subpages, 2 pages link here
Impact 303 page views
Created December 12, 2019 by Juergen Stepuert
Modified January 29, 2024 by Felipe Schenone
Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies.