Custom Garage Door Opener (Cubby) Solution

[xioth]

Hi all. Sorry for yet another cubby post, but I like it and hope it can maybe encourage someone else to do something functional with their cubby.

I was tired of not having a simple garage door opener. I originally had one of those ugly and generic 3-button openers with a clip but generally don’t like those on my visor since they happen to stain and dent the visor over time.

I made my own solution- a momentary switch soldered to my garage door opener’s board and houses that in a custom 3D printed box. I think it came out pretty simple and clean!

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[KdeB]

That is a truly cool mod.

You could make some bucks making those for people.

 

[Flub]

Very cool, but that spot is reserved for my hula chicken

What's the story with Odysseus

 

[MM Mav]

@Flub please share a photo of your hula chicken.

 

[xioth]

That is a truly cool mod.

You could make some bucks making those for people.

If only I had the time!

 

[xioth]

Very cool, but that spot is reserved for my hula chicken

What's the story with Odysseus

I, too, want to see this hula chicken! Truck was named Odysseus because when I first saw it it had this marble-like color (cactus gray. So, he was named after (the statue of) Odysseus.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Very cool, but that spot is reserved for my hula chicken

What's the story with Odysseus

Greek for "Push my Button"!

 

[Tanker64]

Hi all. Sorry for yet another cubby post, but I like it and hope it can maybe encourage someone else to do something functional with their cubby.

I was tired of not having a simple garage door opener. I originally had one of those ugly and generic 3-button openers with a clip but generally don’t like those on my visor since they happen to stain and dent the visor over time.

I made my own solution- a momentary switch soldered to my garage door opener’s board and houses that in a custom 3D printed box. I think it came out pretty simple and clean!

Wouldn't it have been easier to install a Homelink mirror to solve the issue. There are multiple threads on this. I plan on doing it this weekend. Cost is about $12.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Wouldn't it have been easier to install a Homelink mirror to solve the issue. There are multiple threads on this. I plan on doing it this weekend. Cost is about $12.

The $12 was in a clearance mirror. Probably none available at $12.

 

[xioth]

Wouldn't it have been easier to install a Homelink mirror to solve the issue. There are multiple threads on this. I plan on doing it this weekend. Cost is about $12.

Maybe but this adds some fun customization which is the spirit of the Maverick and the opportunity to learn to solder!

 

[Mabcim]

I agreed it is fun to do custom mods.

This the route I took.
I originally planned to put in on the lead edge of the armrest console, this the blue, but that was too awkward of a location.

Before people post about the Kia mirror route, I did do an auto dimming mirror, but used one from a Fusion. I didn’t like the compass on the Kia mirror and was concerned, right or wrong, about the mirror moving when I push the button. Plus I have Ford mirror.

 

[xioth]

I agreed it is fun to do custom mods.

This the route I took.
I originally planned to put in on the lead edge of the armrest console, this the blue, but that was too awkward of a location.

Before people post about the Kia mirror route, I did do an auto dimming mirror, but used one from a Fusion. I didn’t like the compass on the Kia mirror and was concerned, right or wrong, about the mirror moving when I push the button. Plus I have Ford mirror.

That’s a brilliant use of the space! If color matched it would look factory. Cool stuff dude!

 

[Mabcim]

That’s a brilliant use of the space! If color matched it would look factory. Cool stuff dude!

Thanks.
I had bought this before my Maverick was built. When I saw the blue on eBay, I grabbed it. Then when I decided to change locations, I had a hard time figuring out which color the roof is. Seems Escapes are more of a light tan, where the Maverick is a light gray. It seems Ford is changing the roof color. The eBay descriptions were not very obvious on what shade they were. I figured I could paint it if I needed to, but the buttons would still be black. I figured all black would look odd, since interior is blue, so I just stuck with the blue; it works for me. Looks better when in the cabin versus the close up pick. Someday, I will probably try to track down the matching color.

 

[KdeB]

I agreed it is fun to do custom mods.

This the route I took.
I originally planned to put in on the lead edge of the armrest console, this the blue, but that was too awkward of a location.

Before people post about the Kia mirror route, I did do an auto dimming mirror, but used one from a Fusion. I didn’t like the compass on the Kia mirror and was concerned, right or wrong, about the mirror moving when I push the button. Plus I have Ford mirror.

Very nice — Love those buttons also! Will be checking them out in Carlisle, Mark.

(Maverick Truck Club at Carlisle Ford Nationals, June 2-4)
So many great mods.

 

[Raymundo76]

I, too, want to see this hula chicken! Truck was named Odysseus because when I first saw it it had this marble-like color (cactus gray. So, he was named after (the statue of) Odysseus.

That's deep!! LOL

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