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Old 12-17-2014, 07:11 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Guys, remember you still have to shift with the thing. I carved something similar for my old MB, but I used a thumb operated stainless switch that is quite recessed to prevent accidental activation:

Robust push-button switch / stainless steel - 20 A | P8-V - OTTO

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Old 12-18-2014, 08:33 AM   #42 (permalink)
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Count me in for the shifter Daox!

I need three switches integrated into mine.
One for the brake regen button, one for the kill switch, and a third for . . . . . maybe a low-mounted gatlin gun off the front, or possibly a spike strip deployment button for tailgaters, I haven't decided yet!

Pretty cool stuff!
1. Internal kill switch for the injectors.
2. External kill switch for the HERF gun in the trunk.
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We'll see how it works. The original design a few pages back had the switch much lower so that the switch was out of the way more (and I was using a different switch). I changed my mind and made it closer. Worst comes to worst, I reprint the knob with a new design. Prototyping is fun!

The design was based off this style:

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Prototyping is fun!
No, no, no! You're not playing with a new toy, you're not coming up with whimsical ideas. In fact, you're not even enjoying yourself!

You're conducting a rigorous scientific process that only very serious adults can accomplish. Carry on.

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We'll see how it works. The original design a few pages back had the switch much lower so that the switch was out of the way more (and I was using a different switch). I changed my mind and made it closer. Worst comes to worst, I reprint the knob with a new design. Prototyping is fun!

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Integrate me three buttons across the front with 16" of wire leads and I'm sold! Let me know what it would run and I'll get one from you
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This thread is really heating up! Love the shift knob. I'll gladly buy your first!
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3D printers are great, but what you really need is a big CNC mill to make male bucks for grille blocks, wheel skirts and kammbacks. I would scan the car, import a mesh into Alias, build some OEM-quality surfaces (because that is what I do), export to the mill and fiberglass some parts. In fact, if someone had the scanner and mill I'd be willing to work with them from a sculpting standpoint to make this stuff a reality.

I'm sure this will all be feasible and reasonable quality 3D scanners will become affordable within ten years.

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1. Internal kill switch for the injectors.
2. External kill switch for the HERF gun in the trunk.
I was thinking a servo-aimed paintball gun in the bumper would be a pretty fun addition. Of course, somebody has to 3D print the mounts and brackets!
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I'm sure we can figure something out guys. It'll be a little bit though. I'm still getting used to the printer and how to design parts for it.

The shift knob is getting closer. I added a little tweak to the knob. I'm liking it.

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Or you could print up an adapter to mount a mouse onto the shift lever. Lots of button choices available that way!
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i'm sure we can figure something out guys. It'll be a little bit though. I'm still getting used to the printer and how to design parts for it.

The shift knob is getting closer. I added a little tweak to the knob. I'm liking it.

yesssss!!!!

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