How to make 3d printed car parts - Auxbeam switch panel

[@EndMotive]

If you liked this video make sure to check out my video where I designed, 3d printed and installed a custom intake duct on my 350z! > kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWaUgHyZiN-apck

[@toddlawrimore3577]

Well done. Not just talking about fit and finish of the part, but also the production value. Thank you.

[@EndMotive]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@EnnTomi1]

this is where truly 3d printing shines.

[@EndMotive]

I agree!

[@davidmurray199254]

Great idea splitting the design so the tabs are seperate. So much quicker and easier to replace if required.

[@EndMotive]

Exactly! The support material was giving me issues on the main body too, so it was a win-win

[@ArvindKumarA]

@@EndMotiveFantastic work! What material did you use for the clip on frame and the actual holder?

[@EndMotive]

@@ArvindKumarA It was all printed in ABS!

[@ArvindKumarA]

@endmotive thank you for the quick reply! I see you print exterior car parts too, the ones that get exposed to sun. Do you use ABS for them too?

[@EndMotive]

@@ArvindKumarA I have, but only if it is going to get primer and paint. They hold up pretty good with a clearcoat!

[@Bert_de_Wit]

Can't even begin to explain how impressed I am. The possibilities for other custom parts (for any car and any purpose) are virtually endless. I LOVE how you made it look factory. Well done sir!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it!

[@Auxbeam]

Well That's fit like a factory panel

[@EndMotive]

Thank You! and yes it does

[@BHARGAV_GAJJAR]

Very impressive practical use of 3D printing, you should make a video on how you converted original piece into the 3D printed part.

[@EndMotive]

Thank you, I have a video coming out tomorrow going over the process more actually!

[@chrisperrywv]

This is also what I came to ask. 😊

[@EndMotive]

@@chrisperrywv I will try to make a video going a bit more in depth!

[@thetailgunner777]

​@@EndMotive I just found you and wanted to say the same as Chris. Subscribed!

[@garrethatchard2132]

Where is this video explanation?? I cannot find the video but would love to learn how you did it@@EndMotive

[@Tumi_n_Company]

AMAZING WORK!!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@TheCoryjones26]

I like the way you showed all the mess ups. People always want me to make something they don’t relish how many you have to make to get it right and the time invested.

[@EndMotive]

Thanks, I probably left out a couple of failures as it was lol. Lots of trials and errors.

[@styxx0500]

Looks better than anything that could come from the factory! Excellent work!!!

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@TarekElBaradie]

Beautiful fit. Job well done man. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@EndMotive]

@@TarekElBaradie thank you!

[@Dennis_is_Outside]

Right on. Welcome to Idaho! I'm getting into 3D printing and found your video. Well done.

[@EndMotive]

Thanks! I have been back and forth here for 13 years or so now, but I am here for good this time!

[@mariselacastillo7679]

@@EndMotive is your file for sale the updated version?

[@EndMotive]

@@mariselacastillo7679 Yes, There is a part named " SunAux(1).step". That is the newest version!

[@EndMotive]

​@@mariselacastillo7679 Yes, the part named "SunAux(1).step" is the newest version!

[@kesterbelgrove818]

I give you 10/10 wow bro that looks like it’s from the factory

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Nice job, a clean OE look

[@EndMotive]

@@MrTimdtoolman1 thank you

[@keldonator]

Wish I could design stuff like this lol, I made a rectangle box and still had to cut parts down to fit 😅

[@EndMotive]

Just keep practicing!

[@harthenry]

I love it when a plan comes together

[@EndMotive]

Yes, it is nice when it does...but I have just as many failures as successes it feels like lol.

[@sjcwindsurf]

Nice design and work!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@kjhaglfjhgfasd]

Your cad skills are incredible man.

[@EndMotive]

Thanks! I still have a lot to learn!

[@kingfish9677]

Insanely awesome video and workmanship. Wow.

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@standupg4m3r]

Love everything about this. Best of luck with the sales!

[@EndMotive]

Thank You!

[@joannehart9624]

Great use of 3D printing capability! I love the idea of being able to make things that you can envision, but nobody actually produces. Well done!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@christianwolf68]

i was thinking the same thing for my Toyota Sequoia. it has a flip down sunglasses holder and i thought how cool it would be if that was for a aux light panel

[@EndMotive]

I love the position of mine, it is a cool spot for sure!

[@chrish1695]

WoW! incredible engineering. Truely a work of art!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@P_double_H]

I need this done to a 2016 outlander to be able to mount a Kicker KX remote.

[@squidy.8520]

Amazing Work! Glad you are back!

[@thegreyspectre9838]

Never thought about an JB Weld overlay. Might have to try that.

[@EndMotive]

Don't lol, I thought it would work well....and I mean it is tough, but at the cost of being way harder to sand.

[@thegreyspectre9838]

@@EndMotive Understood. I’m trying to figure out a good way of strengthening a polycarbonate/carbon fiber to keep it from splitting across the layer direction. Annealing would be great if it weren’t a curved surface.

[@NicholasHoggan]

Rad video. I like how you show trial and error that came up.

[@EndMotive]

Thanks! New processes always have a bunch of fails lol

[@draconis112]

If not already suggested, bondo is another alternative to the epoxy. Love how it turned out though, nice work.

[@EndMotive]

Thanks, yes that is usually how I finish parts out, I just wanted to test an epoxy but won't be doing it again....it is way harder to sand

[@noahbush8563]

incredible print quality!!

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@karlosss1868]

Not sure how hot it is where you are but ABS amy be right on the borderline for handling direct sunlight especially close to the windshield. The positioning of the partial sunblock film on the window may however save the day. Great project!

[@EndMotive]

@karlosss1868 Thanks!, I have had no problems with abs in the Vegas (115f) heat, but I ended up making one out of sls nylon 12 anyways, no worries now!

[@208RedNeck]

Dang!!! I am in Boise. I would love to chop it up with you and see what we can come up with for Ford Excursions.

[@EndMotive]

Thanks, Have any ideas?

[@208RedNeck]

@EndMotive a ton!! Let's see here, overhead console is trash often. Also, many people want to move to 08 superduty doors, dash, etc, but the rear doors of an f350 are like 5 inches to narrow versus the excursion. There's conversion kits for everything else.

[@208RedNeck]

A lot of parts are pretty easily swappable with the f250/350 models, but if it is excursion specific, it's harder than hell finding parts unless they are being scrapped.

[@Spectrum_Auto_Spa]

Stunning 🔥🔥🔥

[@EndMotive]

@@Spectrum_Auto_Spa thanks!

[@The-truth-is-valuable.]

I think, this looks really good.

[@EndMotive]

Thank You!

[@toba9005]

That’s an OEM fit 😮‍💨👌🏼

[@EndMotive]

Very much so! I have had people in the truck that though it was an original piece.

[@Grant_Designs]

Give XTC-3D a shot for coating, works like a charm and sands easily while adding strength to the parts! (might work out to be overall cheaper than JB weld as well)

[@EndMotive]

Yeah the jb weld was a first test, it was a bad idea lol. Regular body filler is pretty easy to sand and works great, however you are probably right that the xtc-3d would likely add some strength!

[@user_unk5]

great job on the install, nice and clean!

[@EndMotive]

Thanks! 👍

[@johanerasmus63]

Very clean! Looks OEM

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@HS_COMET]

Nice fit. great work!

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@ThePandaBeat]

Just discovered your channel and inst subbed. Love what you did here and the casted Nismo cap.

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@punisherpr]

I highly enjoyed this!!! Your work looks impeccable and the fitting is *chef’s kiss* like and subbed! Really looking forward to more of this!!!!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you, I appreciate it! There will be more!

[@boostedsteve]

This gave me a lot of inspiration to get goin on a custom cubby mount for my ktuner. Great video!

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@walterharoldbishop]

seamless nice integration!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@smfmotors]

Sign me up! Take my money!! That looks outstanding!!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you! If you happen to have a 3d printer, you can download the files here and make it yourself, its going to be a while before I have production going on these.. cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/auxbeam-8-gang-overhead-mount-for-nissan-frontier-xterra-pathfinder

[@smfmotors]

@@EndMotive Dang. Sell me that one and you can make another 😉I don't have one but might be able to use a maker center around me. Will see what is available but will keep an eye out!! Killer idea!!

[@sohailmerchant]

Nice work bro looks sick

[@EndMotive]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@mjh96701]

looking to do something similar to mount an AuxBeam 8 switch control panel in a 2019 GMC Canyon SLE Extended Cab.

[@EndMotive]

You got it!

[@mariajoseandchase]

Dude, awesome video.

[@EndMotive]

Thank you

[@3Dprining.I]

The work is well-engineered ..nice

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@EnglishCharlie]

Looking good. Amazing how some videos get huge numbers of views! Subscribed amd will catch up on some ofher videos. Im planning a roof console build in my 51 GMC.

[@EndMotive]

Thanks! And yes the youtube algorithm is a mystery lol

[@DerJohii]

Some years ago I also made some car accessories like a radio cover and some can holders with different materials. I spent days of sanding, priming, and painting the parts. Over the years they all bent by the influence of the elements (heat, cold and humidity). It was a very painful experience. I hope it won't happen to you! Edit: the materials I used were mostly PETG and ABS, but also some in PLA. All the materials behaved the same way!

[@EndMotive]

Yes totally possible. Some just last a little longer than others!

[@bitosdelaplaya]

Very good question. So just go to RESIN parts

[@DerJohii]

@@bitosdelaplaya Btw. with Resin parts this phenomen is even worse.

[@bitosdelaplaya]

@@DerJohii ??? I talk about RESIN printer. Resin is UV resistant and heat resistant

[@DerJohii]

@@bitosdelaplaya Heat resistant, yes. Have you ever been putting your curing resin part too long under UV light? It is deforming and getting extremely brittle and hot because of reactions going on in the part. ;-)

[@TheDbcdino]

awesome work mate ..

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@jamesroviezzo7924]

That is a good thing about 3d printers you can print spare car parts

[@EndMotive]

Indeed, I am working on a few other replacement style parts right now!

[@dustinmeier9753]

Those scanning dots and how you utilize those. I’m interested in knowing the nerd-level details on that. I intentionally bought an iPhone and an iPad with LiDar in hopes of 3D scanning for 3D printing, but I haven’t had a chance to delve into it much yet.

[@EndMotive]

The dots are included with the scanner, I can buy more once I run out though. They can just be randomly placed and as long as there is I think 5 within the viewing window of the scanner, it can keep tracking. I do a bunch of my scanning on a 2' square board that I stuck a bunch of the dots on as well as some 3d printed pyramids with the dots stuck to them. I can move the pyramids around between scans and it does not require the use of additional dots(markers) on the part I am actually scanning.

[@dennisbott2069]

Very innovative use of 3D printing parts otherwise not available. Make some for F150's 🙂

[@EndMotive]

Thank you, I will give it some thought!

[@luk_deg]

Looks so good! I wish you would have a 5th gen Ranger!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you, I might be willing to make parts for one in the future!

[@خارجالسرب-س2ظ]

amazing skills with perfect result.

[@EndMotive]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Atlas.X9X]

That looks great, nice job.

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@RogerThingsChannel]

Un acabado muy profesional. Enhorabuena.

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@NKPGarage]

Very nice work!!! Amazing what can be done with at home 3d printing these days.

[@EndMotive]

Thank you, It is pretty crazy...The process I used before 3d printing would have taken forever with fiberglass and body filler.

[@NKPGarage]

@@EndMotive It's really amazing. We got our 12yr old son a 3d printer for Christmas, and I am amazed at the quality of things he has been printing.

[@shawnwilliams5616]

Great video. Could you do a video on how to make the tabs?

[@EndMotive]

I will try!

[@pigseye2]

Wow! Impressive. Looks great!

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@BrianHeplerSasquatch]

This really does show how 3D printing enables rapid prototypes and iterative development. Great job. Do you have a video on the 3d scanning with reference dots?

[@EndMotive]

Yeah, it really speeds up the process. I do not have a video with the dots for this part but have featured a few other parts with the alignment points.

[@connordavidson7552]

Hey man I’m a fan of your work here and I’m working on a very similar project for my truck, is there any way you could make a detailed video or tutorial of some kind describing how you caded it? Thank you

[@EndMotive]

@connordavidson7552 i can try, it might not be on this exact part though. Most of my design process is similiar and typically bad habits though lol.

[@EndMotive]

@@connordavidson7552 thank you

[@neonnerd1364]

I really need to invest in a 3d scanner.

[@EndMotive]

Einstar or the Revo lineup are solid units for the price. Scanning has its own challenges, but once you figure out a decent workflow, it is a game changer.

[@broccoli_cheese]

3D scanner is one of the last investments to make.

[@neonnerd1364]

@@broccoli_cheese not if you plan on making car parts that you can't actually buy anymore.

[@FLG8r]

practical application of 3d printing; if you can't find a product you need from the store or Amazon, make it yourself.

[@EndMotive]

Exactly, 3d printing has dramatically changed the way I look at most project I do now days!

[@Pushyhog]

you help alot of people.

[@EndMotive]

Thanks, I try!

[@kirknelson156]

Thats cool, and totally looks factory :-)

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@ItsJustPhillip]

This could be a very lucrative business venture for you!

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@Falcon_Overland]

Awesome can I buy the files to modify in fusion 360? Would love to make it fit my 80 series land cruiser

[@EndMotive]

I have them available on cults3d.com > cults3d.com/en/search?q=auxbeam

[@charliebowen4232]

That turned out awesome! Thank you for going through your process! Great video!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Good work.

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@fr8xusa]

Awesome look factory!!!

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!!

[@petrpesek8177]

I know, it's too late, but I would definitively rotate it a bit(approx. 30 deg.) to a driver's side for better acces.15d

[@EndMotive]

It would be nice, but I wanted to keep them straight. Because of the distance, it does not feel like the buttons are turned away from the driver.

[@c.j.1089]

Looks good! Good job!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@lettuce9612]

Can you make a video explaining how you modeled the part?

[@EndMotive]

Hello, I actually have a video coming out Thursday that goes over a lot of the design process!

[@AlAmantea]

Excellent job!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you very much!

[@lordrussell666]

you seem to know how to do this thats amazing

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@apaskiewicz]

That looks really good! Thanks for the video documenting your process. 😊😊🔥🔥

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@jmd1743]

You should make a niche with 3d scans for other companies & hobbyist.

[@EndMotive]

Good idea, I have been working on something similar in the background for a while now actually!

[@MikeHarris1984]

Wow, that paint and texture looked like a factory piece when I saw it on the rag as you assembled it (still waiting to see in the car on the video), but damn that's looking good so far!!! EDIT: And holy crap!!! That looks amazing!! Did you use the textured paint to get that finish? How did you get that factory texture finish?? I wonder if there is a way to get that in Fusion or something and add that to the print. Just tiny "bumps" to match factory, so your print detail would have to be super fine. but would be awesome to print factory style finished parts!

[@EndMotive]

Thank you, I have played around with trying to add texture into the 3d model but have had very limited success. The texture was added with the SEM texture spray, it works great!

[@carbonarne675]

Well done! Finished result looks good

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@Fentertainment]

Impressive. I sub'd for more content like this!

[@EndMotive]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@mbzc95]

Nice job man!!

[@EndMotive]

Thanks!

[@amirrm8]

Hi! Awesome job! And it has high quality! Could you explain which sprays you use for the texturing part?

[@EndMotive]

@amirrm8 after sanding it smooth I just use SEM texture spray. I have a link to it in the description!

[@admiralking]

Great video!! Thank you for your efforts.

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@TheFlybyman]

Wow cool projekt 👌

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@chrise6496]

Hoping this will go up for sale 🤞

[@EndMotive]

I have gotten pretty good feedback from here and my IG, It likely will!

[@jaycamilien1530]

@@EndMotive i would like to buy one

[@BLBlackDragon]

Excellent work. Thank you for sharing the materials list. I wouldn't have had any idea about the texture spray. Quick question, how thick (in mm) did you make the walls of your part? I'm planning a dashboard-mounted panel, and an wondering how thick I should plan, to make things feel sturdy. (I'm leaning towards 5mm, but I also know I tend to over-engineer parts)

[@EndMotive]

Hey! This part was most a "block" in design and didn't have very many walls. I have since redesigned this part and it is closer to 2mm wall thickness in most areas, but it will be printed out of pa12 nylon. With abs I usually shoot for 2-4mm thickness though.

[@bloominfast]

Have you considered using 3d printer resin for the smoothing of and curing with a uv torch

[@EndMotive]

Yes, I have a resin printer and depending on the part use it....but have not had great results with curing uv resin over fdm parts. It ends up being more work that just using body filler and primer.

[@koalafan1576]

That’s beautiful

[@EndMotive]

Thanks

[@jackrussellville]

That's awesome! Love the ingenuity

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@smartmonkey8187]

Молодец, очень аккуратная работа! Привет из Владивостока😊

[@EndMotive]

Awesome, thank you!

[@yasikb]

Sweet man. Just one question. I printed ur designed and only then realized that they changed 2022 frontier upper consul design. Now the part for sunglasses doesn’t pop out. It’s one solid pcs. Any ideas how to remove the door and may be I l stall the holder inside there?!

[@EndMotive]

Unfortunately I have no idea, I have not had my hands on the 22+ frontier to make one for it.

[@yasikb]

@@EndMotive it’s basically same as before but entire upper counsel is one peace. I can install just the part where the controller goes if I remove the part that flips down for glasses.

[@EndMotive]

@@yasikb Yeah, on my truck I had to remove the sunglass holder to install this....sadly it is one or the other right now, but I am working on a design to actually install the auxbeam in the sunglass holder!

[@alsad6699]

What is the process of scanning? Which tools/software do you use? Could you make a video about that? Thanks.

[@EndMotive]

I have links to all the tools I use in the description of the video, but I can try to make a video highlighting them as well. Einstar 3d scanner>fusion360>FlashForgeGuider2s most of the time.

[@alsad6699]

@@EndMotive Thanks for this fast reply! I just thought that describing the process of going from part to digital format to 3D print would be good to see. As you have already presented, things don’t always go smoothly and there can be a range of interesting and sometimes tricky instances that are not easy to predict but are worthy to mention. I looked up the tools that you linked up in description, but many are not available even here in Sweden, and shipping from Germany could be impractical due to shipping costs.

[@EndMotive]

@@alsad6699 I have a new video out that goes over some of the steps a little better. Shipping can be tricky, hopefully you can find a reasonable equivalent!

[@zxtuner4lyfe]

I wish you could make something like that for the jeep jk that would hold the switch panel.

[@EndMotive]

I might try!

[@Solvefunction]

awesome work!

[@EndMotive]

Thank You!

[@DVisuaL-16]

So when does he show us how to make 3d printed car parts? I seen a part but can someone hit me with a time stamp of when he makes the car part?

[@renomacca1967]

parts for the nissan should fit the renault and gmc aka vauxhall

[@danielrichardson3613]

Great vid man 👍

[@EndMotive]

Thank You!

[@frikkiesmit327]

Nice work

[@EndMotive]

Thank you!

[@walperstyle]

I'd probably be doing the same, however, time is money. If you are having to sand and modify lots after the production to get it refined so people will buy it, you are cutting into your profit. Have you considered a better printer? Resin perhaps?

[@EndMotive]

Yes, I have a resin printer actually but the parts are fairly fragile on the small clips. I wouldn't even consider doing all that work for production parts...no way it would be profitable! I have had quotes to get it sls/mjf printed but they were too high to leave me any margin and I am still considering casting them out of a two part urethane or something similar.