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Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:42 pm
by saeb
This is the second prototype mount I have done.

It is plug and play. Clip on and no marks left, tight fit and no moment.
The end product would be black.
There may be less material as the current amount is probably over kill.

This is the location I have always had my UG and I find it to be the perfect position.

Thoughts? Is anyone interested. Depending on qty's will be whether I 3d print them all or move to plastic injection.

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Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:01 pm
by jalito
Stewart,
Did you try an original “horizontal” base placed beyond the RH vent? Too hot in the sun?

This prototype, is it meant to go with Velcro?

Cheers

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:56 pm
by GerryP
Hi Stewart,

I have the Brodit Proclip in the centre to hold my tablet which I use for OziExplorer and it works great. Even though I don't (yet?) have an UG I'd still be interested in one, even if only to hold my phone.

Good work mate.
Gerry

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 6:02 pm
by Gesneriad
Count me in Stewart.

Cheers,

Rick.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 12:29 am
by Needles
Yes please, count me in too.

DK

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:41 am
by Tony310864
Well done Stewart.
I will definitely get one.
Tony.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 3:47 pm
by KEVSXR8
Also interested.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:43 am
by jaygee83
Interested.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:03 pm
by saeb
I have done another prototype. This one does not have the angled section on the front as is just flat.

I found with the angled section that everything sat out too far and was annoying. I need to do another one with it moved to the right 10mm then it should be good to go to suit a UG.

I can still do the one as per pic if requested or I can flip it vertically to suit a mobile phone.

These do take about 3 hours to print out but I would not do injection moulding for the qty involved.

Final product would be printed in black ABS. Will give some more pic updates next week.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:30 am
by Gesneriad
Now that it it is flat do you think it would fit on the passenger side as well?

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:49 am
by saeb
Gesneriad wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:30 am Now that it it is flat do you think it would fit on the passenger side as well?
No, as it is only the fascia that is flat. But I could print a mirror of it and then it should fit. Will also add it to the list of things to print and test.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:44 pm
by paramidget
Yep. I will have one too!

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:46 pm
by Fred2112
Great looking product Stewart. I will put my name down for one thanks.
Steve


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Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:53 pm
by ira11y
Interested in one angled and one flat.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:12 pm
by saeb
I'm doing some of each to test properly.

I need to do a test run in ABS as the current prototype material is bending with the heat of the heater, I'm only trialing with cheaper material as it is cheaper :).

Nothing else can be printed until the 3rd week in July so the ABS trials will have to wait until then.

Hopefully everyone can be patient.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:20 pm
by Trentmccrae
Hi Stewart how did you go? Definitely interested if heating kinks are worked out.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:21 pm
by Trentmccrae
Hi Stewart how did you go? Definitely interested if heating kinks are worked out.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:02 pm
by saeb
Sorry for the delay.

I have done another in abs plastic. Heat from the vent has not been an issue so far so am waiting a bit longer as the heat coming through the windscreen will be the biggest factor. I'm not quiet at the stage where I want to say it final without testing fully. I'm sure we will get some sun soon and if it's an issue then I will need to change the design a little.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:54 pm
by Fred2112
Hi Stewart,

Any progress on these mounts yet.

Steve


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Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 7:20 pm
by saeb
Hi Steve, I happened to have printed a black ABS one out today to replace my ugly green one.

Stuck between a rock and something else at the moment. I want to make sure it does not change shape with the heat through the windscreen. Unfortunately the weather has not showed but on the 24 degree day the other day with windows up and car sitting closed for 5 hours the it didn't budge.

I have to decide whether to risk it and if it does bend then unhappy people or if I wait for some heat and if it bends then move it across to making some silicon moulds and inject the ABS in.

I have some other brand name holders and I find they change shape in the hot weather unfortunately.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 7:24 pm
by GerryP
I'm actually looking for one that fits on the RHS of the steering wheel suitable for an Ultragauge. I think you have one in your's Stewart, but have not been able to source one myself. I don't suppose these are on your proposed list if it all falls into place for you?

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 7:57 pm
by saeb
GerryP wrote: Mon Sep 17, 2018 7:24 pm I'm actually looking for one that fits on the RHS of the steering wheel suitable for an Ultragauge. I think you have one in your's Stewart, but have not been able to source one myself. I don't suppose these are on your proposed list if it all falls into place for you?
My post above your post Gerry. Will send you a PM.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:29 am
by Fred2112
Thanks Stewart,

I am happy either way. Have one now and take the risk or wait depending on which way the rock moves.

Steve


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Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:03 am
by paramidget
If they're not expensive - ie under $20 then I will take the risk.

Re: Prototype Ultragauge or Other Mount

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 5:03 pm
by ira11y
Any progress on testing SAEB?