Finally! A simple & effective solution to "locking" your Ford NACS adapter -- 3D Print Lock

[Al_V]

I might be wrong, but it looks like you could pull that locking piece out with some run of the mill needle nose pliers?

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[Wsl346]

I might be wrong, but it looks like you could pull that locking piece out with some run of the mill needle nose pliers?

I’m sure there are a number of house hold tools that could remove this lock. Keep in mind that the point of this “lock” is to make it more effort than it’s worth to steal the adapter, not to truly lock the adapter in. Someone would 1: Need to know the lock is there and how it functions, and 2: have a pair of needle nose pliers on hand. As it stands, unless you are familiar with Ford’s charging port, it’s not immediately obvious the lock is even there.

The alternative is to either have no lock at all, making it very simple to quickly walk off with the adapter, or to create a more complex and conspicuous lock that will draw more attention to the fact that there is a lock.

I personally think that this is a great compromise between security and obscurity.

 

[Al_V]

I’m sure there are a number of house hold tools that could remove this lock. Keep in mind that the point of this “lock” is to make it more effort than it’s worth to steal the adapter, not to truly lock the adapter in. Someone would 1: Need to know the lock is there and how it functions, and 2: have a pair of needle nose pliers on hand. As it stands, unless you are familiar with Ford’s charging port, it’s not immediately obvious the lock is even there.

The alternative is to either have no lock at all, making it very simple to quickly walk off with the adapter, or to create a more complex and conspicuous lock that will draw more attention to the fact that there is a lock.

I personally think that this is a great compromise between security and obscurity.

Right on! I agree with everything you said here, just couldn't help pointing out my observation.

 

[Athrun88]

This is a genius addon for anyone. Might try printing it out on my printer in PETG and see how things go. If it goes well, I'd be happy to ship out to anyone who doesn't have a printer, just cover materials and postage (if allowed).

 

[Ricks Lightning]

This is a genius addon for anyone. Might try printing it out on my printer in PETG and see how things go. If it goes well, I'd be happy to ship out to anyone who doesn't have a printer, just cover materials and postage (if allowed).

Sounds very nice of you. But most on this this forum are months away from even needing 1 . Plus we don’t know if the design of the new adapter will remain the same.
Rick

 

[LUXMAN]

I’m sure there are a number of house hold tools that could remove this lock. Keep in mind that the point of this “lock” is to make it more effort than it’s worth to steal the adapter, not to truly lock the adapter in. Someone would 1: Need to know the lock is there and how it functions, and 2: have a pair of needle nose pliers on hand. As it stands, unless you are familiar with Ford’s charging port, it’s not immediately obvious the lock is even there.

The alternative is to either have no lock at all, making it very simple to quickly walk off with the adapter, or to create a more complex and conspicuous lock that will draw more attention to the fact that there is a lock.

I personally think that this is a great compromise between security and obscurity.

little late seeing this but now that I have a 3D printer......
Can you tell me what material your buddy used? Was it PETG?
Any issues with heat during your charge sessions on your trip?

 

[carys98]

little late seeing this but now that I have a 3D printer......
Can you tell me what material your buddy used? Was it PETG?
Any issues with heat during your charge sessions on your trip?

I’ve been using one made of PLA with no problems. The adapter should never get over 65C which is the bed temperature when I printed it.

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