3D Printed Cup-holder Insert

[TiN]

My 3D Printed Cup-Holders can now be purchased, here is the basic pricing information:

Standard [$50]: Includes one 3D Printed Cup Holder and one Adapter Insert, both printed in black, shipped anywhere in the continental US

Extended [$70]: Includes one 3D Printed Cup Holder, printed in black, two Adapter Inserts, printed in the color of your choice, shipped anywhere in the continental US

PM me for more info or to place an order. View the full "for sale" post here

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Original Post:[/CENTER]

Another side project I've been wanting to revive... There has been a lot of interest in an improved cup-holder for our 4th gens, so here I am with a new thread :becky:

I've had a few new fresh ideas recently, so hopefully I can get something figured out. I'm currently printing my first prototype (shown below), and while it may or may not resemble the final working version, I think it's a solid start.

 

[06forerunner]

Interesting idea. Eager to see final product.

 

[parks501]

Looks good man, I'm also anxious to see it printed out and in your 4runner

 

[CookieRoe]

This thread to too funny. I was thinking about ya the other day. The front cup holders are garbage. If your invention holds them (cups or whatever), i'm interested!

 

[CXS]

I'll be watching too. Great idea!

 

[StL-T4R]

I'm way interested if you can make it work...

 

[kevinpt]

what do you plan to make it out of?

 

[dixie_boysles]

You mind sending me the STEP file?

[email protected]. would love to print one and see what I could do with it.

Scott Lester Drafting & Design

 

[gm350reratliff]

I would also be interested in one that can actually hold cups/bottles of various sizes securely.

 

[TiN]

what do you plan to make it out of?

I usually just end up using the 3D printed ABS parts

 

[TiN]

You mind sending me the STEP file?

[email protected]. would love to print one and see what I could do with it.

Scott Lester Drafting & Design

Yeah man, I'll send a file your way!

 

[chiahead5201]

I am interested as well. The cup holders that I find work best have multiple graduated steps in them to accommodate different sized cups. Kinda like steps but obviously circle shaped. I am sure whatever design u come up will be way better than the current design. Thank you

 

[4RunAmok]

I solve the problem by getting a 40 oz Hydroflask! It fits in the cupholder perfectly

But it does suck for smaller items.

 

[telum01]

Definitely interested. Getting things to stay in place is a daily struggle.

 

[CoupeDeGras]

Printer

What printer are you using and what design software? I teach CADD at a CC here on the VA TN line.

 

[TiN]

What printer are you using and what design software? I teach CADD at a CC here on the VA TN line.

I have two Flashforge Creator printers. I use Solidworks for design, and Simplify3D to slice the models and convert to g-code. Do you teach in Solidworks?

 

[MedicBob]

Very cool. Amazing what 3d printers are making these days.

 

[DG&BRM]

I have two Flashforge Creator printers. I use Solidworks for design, and Simplify3D to slice the models and convert to g-code. Do you teach in Solidworks?

Very nice. I am a Designer for a living, and I use NX at work but am well versed in AutoCAD, Inventor & Solidworks as well. I have even tinkered with Google Sketchup for small projects around the house.

 

[CoupeDeGras]

I have used a little bit of everything but right now I teach Inventor so most everything I work on currently is in Inventor. I have a Dimesnion 1200es and 4 cube pro trios in the lab. We just picked up a 1/10th scale poison spyder rock racer to start working on some scale projects. The cool thing about that is having a weld lab next door for "un-scaling". I've been wanting to do some stuff for my 4runner, maybe this thread will motivate me to make some time. Great idea on adapting the cup holder.

 

[t-man]

Definitely subbed!!! opcorn: