MakerBot Hero: Car Keys (Part IV)
MakerBot fixed key, front
And, here it is. The fully 3D printed, fully functional replacement key fob housing. It’s got all of the improvements discovered from the prior two revisions. All of the parts fit snugly in the case, the case fits snugly together, and there is zero wobble between the key and the case.
MakerBot fixed key, back
One half has a 2mm lip and the other has a 2mm groove – the result is a case that required channel lock pliers to shut… but isn’t coming apart any time soon. All of the sides are at least 1.5mm – which is way thicker and sturdier than the original case.
No WAY is this case cracking after a simple drop. From the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING.
This may just be my favorite 3D printer fix ever.
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5 Comments so far
Andreas Fuchs
If you squint at it just right, even the key case looks like a face that’s very impressed by what you have done! (-:
Great hack, love this stuff. Makerbots beat packing tape every time. (Except when packaging makerbot kits (-:)
Anfroholic
That’s awesome,
Great work!
Dna
Awesome dude, congrats on a sweet build.
BigFan
But….most importantly….what did you Mother think of it?
MakerBlock
Thanks guys!
@BigFan: I have a very supportive mom – she would have told me she loved it even if it looked horrible. On the plus side, she told me she loved it.