Dimension specifications for buiding a 3-D cupholder

[jimC]

Does anyone know where I can find the mount measurements needed to create a 3-D printed cupholder?

Basically, I need the mounting slot dimensions and the distance from the mounting slot to the edge of the mounting surface. Slot depth would be nice but not necessary...

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[Jukebox Nero]

Does anyone know where I can find the mount measurements needed to create a 3-D printed cupholder?

Basically, I need the mounting slot dimensions and the distance from the mounting slot to the edge of the mounting surface. Slot depth would be nice but not necessary...

To the best of my knowledge, that information for the Ford Integrated Tether System "FITS", has not yet been released. Quite a few of us have been looking for that info as well.

 

[jimC]

To the best of my knowledge, that information for the Ford Integrated Tether System "FITS", has not yet been released. Quite a few of us have been looking for that info as well.

Thanks.

Until I get my truck, I guess I'll keep an eye on this thread, then.

When I develop one, I'll post a .stl file on thingieverse.com

 

[SuckLemons]

@kingranchero had cubbie dimensions…maybe he’d be kind enough to give a little input here. Haha

 

[kingranchero]

FITS CAD will be released in time. Definitely want to support and embrace the 3D printing community.

 

[Jukebox Nero]

FITS CAD will be released in time. Definitely want to support and embrace the 3D printing community.

Great to hear, though "in time" is a bit ambiguous. And will there be a chance we will be able to get the dimensions without importing a .DWG file? I have Autodesk Design Review and Visio, but I'm more of a caliper/micrometer guy.

On a related note, it may be nifty to create an acronym that spells out a word, but doing that makes web searched nearly impossible. I mean, searching for Ford Maverick FITS returns tons of results that are not related to what we are looking for because FITS = fits under normal searches.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Great to hear, though "in time" is a bit ambiguous. And will there be a chance we will be able to get the dimensions without importing a .DWG file? I have Autodesk Design Review and Visio, but I'm more of a caliper/micrometer guy.

On a related note, it may be nifty to create an acronym that spells out a word, but doing that makes web searched nearly impossible. I mean, searching for Ford Maverick FITS returns tons of results that are not related to what we are looking for because FITS = fits under normal searches.

Why not just search using the "proper" name, if the acronym doesn't suit your needs?

HRG

 

[Jukebox Nero]

Why not just search using the "proper" name, if the acronym doesn't suit your needs?

HRG

Yes, but the but the purpose of acronyms is to prevent the need of typing the entire term. If they had named it even something like "Ford Integrated Tether Accessory System" it would be easy to type "FITAS", but it would not return all the results that "FITS" returns, albeit the name isn't as cute.

 

[jimC]

Great to hear, though "in time" is a bit ambiguous. And will there be a chance we will be able to get the dimensions without importing a .DWG file? I have Autodesk Design Review and Visio, but I'm more of a caliper/micrometer guy.

On a related note, it may be nifty to create an acronym that spells out a word, but doing that makes web searched nearly impossible. I mean, searching for Ford Maverick FITS returns tons of results that are not related to what we are looking for because FITS = fits under normal searches.

I would think that either a document with physical measurements or a .STL file replica of the interface piece on the vehicle would be provided.

People (like myself) who prototype aftermarket car parts for 3-D printing often use measurements taken off existing components or .STL file replicas.

.DWG files are useless if one does not have the benefit of expensive conversion software.

 

[jimC]

I would think that either a document with physical measurements or a .STL file replica of the interface piece on the vehicle would be provided.

People (like myself) who prototype aftermarket car parts for 3-D printing often use measurements taken off existing components or .STL file replicas.

.DWG files are useless if one does not have the benefit of expensive conversion software.

here is an example of a 3-D printed cup holder I just created for my JDM Suzuki Escudo (Sidekick):

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