VW T3 Dashboard Cup Holder
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Description
I designed and 3D printed a cup holder for a VW T3 for a friend.
It is affixed using 23 magnets, 6x3mm in size. This magnet size and quantity were chosen due to the curvature on the underside and the forces generated during cornering. You can of course vary these, but initial testing with closed drinks is highly recommended. I also cut and glued a thin (1mm thick) piece of felt underneath to protect the dashboard, though this isn't strictly necessary and will naturally reduce the magnets' adhesive strength.
It accommodates bottles/cans with a maximum diameter of 71.5mm, more than sufficient for almost all commercially available bottles or cans.
A multicolour printer is not required; the symbols and lettering are all printed separately and glued in place (in my case, using Loctite 406).
The necessary magnets and felt (see image) were ordered from Amazon.
It is best to print the model in PETG or heat and UV resistant material, as temperatures inside vehicles can get very high.
Due to the curvature on the underside, which conforms to the dashboard, I printed the holder upside down.
My print settings: 0.12 layer height (for a clean curve), 3 wall thicknesses, 12% gyroid infill, supports enabled - however, with support blockers on the large radius all around, it prints without supports easily.
Enjoy!
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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