icrashbikes

It's a Lulzbot Taz 6. Very happy with it!

I''l probably print before then. Being a prototype, I kept the walls thin so I don't expect it to last forever. Though I am pleasantly surprised with the rigidity, that's what comes of good design I like PETG for most of my finished stuff, more than likely that's what the "final" version will be.

resharp001

That is really cool. Good job!

japatton@icloud.com

That's cool!!

icrashbikes

Since I traded up to 37s and slapped that spare on the back, my rear view has been lacking. I wanted to do a custom backup camera mount with the 3D printer. I went through the process, added some features along the way and ended up with a dual camera (full time rear view on a rearview mirror monitor and a backup low angle) and 3rd brake light concoction. Check it out

Start with some sketches and measurements. Funny how what I imagine initially only loosely resembles the finished parts.



Then fit templates, make the digital match the real life stuff. I try to use as little material as possible for this



Do it till it fits right



This was the original proof of concept. Camera mounts up, so far so good



On the carrier



Tire mounted



I drove around like that for a day in the rain, the camera got absolutely soaked. I added a rain shroud to my revision list. I know it will get wet, but I'd like to keep as much visibility as possible. This is also where I decided to use all that empty space for a relocated 3rd brake light. Back to modeling



Happy print




Rear wiring channels



There were a few revisions in the middle here as well to get the fit right. But it's coming along. The lenses are printed in a clear copolyester and then sanded to help diffuse those super bright LEDs. I will probably try printing these in something more opaque, the LED's still show as spots behind the lens.



Testing the cameras. The jeep was in for a regear so I ran it off my bike project. Yes, my garage is a nightmare with a wide angle lens. Don't judge me




Fitting and wiring the brake light LEDs



With the cameras in the final part



Testing the brake light



Fitting on the carrier



Fitting in the spare I have in the garage



I don't want to mount it all up yet, it's raining and I don't want the camera connectors just hanging out before I wire everything up. I'm confident enough everything is in the right spot. And if something is catastrophically wrong, I'll just revise and reprint. What a time to be alive!

phljeeper

Vey nicely done. You may need to sell these.

icrashbikes

Unfortunately this piece fits my wheel, my tire carrier and my cameras. I'm sure there's a reasonably universal arrangement, but it just sounds like a bit of a nightmare with the breadth of the JK aftermarket. Or maybe not, if I wake up with 4000 PMs tomorrow asking for one I'll look into it..

I got it mostly installed yesterday. Everything takes time because I like to clean up wiring where I can so there's a lot of soldering and heat shrinking and connectors to do, plus I got sidetracked doing a neighbor's brakes. I got the 3rd brake light finished up and I have a plan for the camera wiring. I'll be splicing an extension into the camera harnesses to 1. pass cleanly through a rubber grommet and 2. keep the connectors inside. I prefer everything on the outside of the jeep to be dunk-me-in-the-river waterproof. Here it is mounted up






And last night in the dark with the brakes lit





I'm very happy with the result so far. Now I just have to get the cameras and rear view monitor done.

tinkypp

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icrashbikes

Huh. All these pictures are gone. Let's see what I can dig up









Still needs some work. You know, one day.

Sixty4x4

What about a deflector on the 2007-2010 windshield defroster vent so that in the winter not only can the passenger see where we are going but the driver can as well. For the age of the vehicle Dodge Mercedes Daimler Fiat <whatever> had the shittiest defrost design ever known to man. Air needs to be deflected to the left side of the screen as there it ices up about 6" in from the left side. Nothing wrong with passenger side!

karls10jk

I've printed out a set and they work well. I believe Mr. T also bought a printed set and was happy with them. His design is slightly different than what I found and probably a little more effective as well.