3D Printing Fun

[FLSpartan04]

So I am an engineer, and I love engineering stuff. Since I got my lightning in March, I have done some projects to combine my love for engineering with my love for my truck. Anyway, I have posted about some of them in other threads, but thought it might be fun to start a thread focused on 3D printing, customized mods, etc. I will start putting uploading some of my models to thingiverse for sharing. It may take me awhile to get caught up to all I have done, but I will start populating my projects here. I am interested if anyone else has done anything fun to their trucks!

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[FLSpartan04]

I will start with something I did quickly today. My daughter thought I should make a lightning keychain (more like a charm to hang from the rearview mirror). I don’t know if I’ll hang it from the mirror or make it the new mail key chain, but anyway I designed a front view of the lightning for a keychain. Was fairly quick to design, and printed super easily.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6643265

 

[Storm Breaker]

Do you do customized request? for a price of course.

 

[FLSpartan04]

Certainly happy to take requests. This is fun for me after all. I will note a couple caveats. One, my printer bed is fairly small (6” x 6” x 6”) so the design will have to fit within it or something that can be designed with some reasonable assembly in mind. Two, it would be something that I could test on my truck (if it is some sort of mod for it), which I have an XLT ER, so if it is something that only exists in the higher trim levels, it may be hard for me to measure and prototype (you should see my trash when iterating through prototypes). Finally, I am no mechanical design expert (I am actually an EE, but mostly just a programmer nowadays) so my design skills are limited, as it’s just a hobby. That said, I love the idea of taking requests, as it will give me more fun projects to work on!
I will slowly be transferring some of my other projects here once I get the files uploaded to thingiverse so that I can share them. However, if you’d like to see some of the other things I have done, you can check my post history. My latest hasn’t posted yet (it’s a MagSafe charging pad that sits in the XLT cubby under the screen), but that should give you a good idea of my (limited) capabilities.

 

[sstevetx]

Great idea for a thread. Here are some I have printed or like related to the Lightning. I tried linking to the forum post where I could find it if a member here created it.

Items I have printed for my Lightning:

• Frunk release button cover - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5445669
• Lightning charge port weather cover - https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ing-port-weather-kit.14734/page-4#post-384475
• 3.5" dash tweeter mount. I customized from an existing model using an online tool to fit the Lightning - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6473998
• J1772 connector hanger with hood and cable mount - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:230595
• Media bin slot phone holder - https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...the-slots-in-the-media-bin.17186/#post-347139

While I didn't print these, I think they are a great idea:

• Frunk trim clips - https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...asteners-my-solution.18395/page-2#post-370182

 

[FLSpartan04]

Great idea for a thread. Here are some I have printed or like related to the Lightning. I tried linking to the forum post where I could find it if a member here created it.

Items I have printed for my Lightning:

• Frunk release button cover - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5445669
• Lightning charge port weather cover - https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ing-port-weather-kit.14734/page-4#post-384475
• 3.5" dash tweeter mount. I customized from an existing model using an online tool to fit the Lightning - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6473998
• J1772 connector hanger with hood and cable mount - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:230595

While I didn't print these, I think they are a great idea:

• Frunk trim clips - https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...asteners-my-solution.18395/page-2#post-370182

Glad to have another enthusiast here! Great additions! Thanks!

 

[HHI-Lightning]

How about a front license plate w lightning logo (for trucks that don’t require a State license on the front)
I’m thinking of a blank sheet with a Lightning bolt in the center.

Blank sheet in black (or the truck color - Red in my case). Lightning bolt logo in Blue.

 

[Henry Ford]

Request: a design for a center dash speaker grille that sits flush.

 

[ackatack]

This is a fun coincidence. I recently picked up a used Prusa Mini+ to dip my toes into 3d printing. I have designed a few small parts for use around the house but nothing major. I am still working on dialing in my 3d printer and I have some larger items on my to do list.

I found this Lightning-inspired tow hitch cover on Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/750103-f-150-lightning-hitch-receiver-cover

 

[queuewho]

I made a cover so the dogs don't trigger the windows when they are on the wife's lap.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5611004

 

[FLSpartan04]

I made a cover so the dogs don't trigger the windows when they are on the wife's lap.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5611004

Smart!

 

[FLSpartan04]

How about a front license plate w lightning logo (for trucks that don’t require a State license on the front)
I’m thinking of a blank sheet with a Lightning bolt in the center.

Blank sheet in black (or the truck color - Red in my case). Lightning bolt logo in Blue.

I like this idea. I think I could mock it up quick based on something else I did!

 

[FLSpartan04]

Request: a design for a center dash speaker grille that sits flush.

I’ll have to look at my truck to see what you mean. I never noticed this. I know as an XLT owner I have far less speakers, so I may not even have one there.

 

[FLSpartan04]

How about a front license plate w lightning logo (for trucks that don’t require a State license on the front)
I’m thinking of a blank sheet with a Lightning bolt in the center.

Blank sheet in black (or the truck color - Red in my case). Lightning bolt logo in Blue.

Something like this?

Edit: Added Red plate (obviously it is just what material you print with, but figured I'd show in Red since you mentioned it).

 

[HHI-Lightning]

That’s sharp looking!

I could also envision a version that is backlit (LEDs) assuming that a 12v source can be located and tapped.

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