Parametric Boat Gauge Cover Generator Customizable
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Parametric Boat Gauge Cover Generator
Looking for gauge covers? This generator makes custom-fit protective covers for marine, automotive, RV, and instrument panel gauges in seconds.
This OpenSCAD-based parametric generator allows you to create fully customizable gauge covers and protective caps for virtually any round gauge or instrument. Perfect for protecting expensive electronics from UV exposure, glare, dust, scratches, and weather.
Whether you’re covering marine gauges on a boat, dashboard instruments in an RV, automotive gauges, or custom electronics projects, this tool lets you dial in the exact fit you need.
Click on Customize to open the generator.
🚀 Quick Start
1. Define Your Gauge Cover
Adjust the core dimensions:
- Gauge Outside Diameter
- Cover Depth
- Fit Clearance
- Wall Thickness
- Front Thickness
- Surface Smoothness
The generator automatically creates a clean cup-style protective cover sized to your specifications.
2. Customize the Fit
Fine-tune the design for your application:
- Tight or loose fit clearance
- Thin lightweight walls or heavier-duty protection
- Shallow or deep covers
- Smooth high-resolution curves
- Different gauge diameters and bezel sizes
Works great for:
- Tachometers
- Speedometers
- Fuel Gauges
- Trim Gauges
- Marine Electronics
- Simulator Panels
- Automotive Dashboards
3. Render & Print
Finalize and export your model:
- Generate your custom gauge cover
- Export directly to your slicer
- Print and install
🎉 Done.
⭐ Features
Fully Parametric
Every major dimension can be customized for your exact gauge size and application.
Simple & Reliable Geometry
Clean revolved geometry designed for easy slicing and dependable printing.
Marine & Outdoor Friendly
Ideal for protecting gauges from:
- Sun exposure
- UV damage
- Dust
- Moisture
- Scratches
Fast Printing
Minimal material usage with strong, clean geometry.
Multi-Use Applications
Perfect for:
- Boats
- RVs
- Automotive projects
- Sim rigs
- Electronics enclosures
- DIY dashboards
🧵 Printing Recommendations
- PETG recommended for most applications
- ASA recommended for maximum UV resistance
- PLA suitable for indoor/testing use
Print with the closed face on the build plate and the open side facing upward.
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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