Summary
- This project is a socket for a ball and socket joint style accessory which can be fitted in a dashboard air vent hole of a Mazda MX-5 NA or NB.
- Compatible with https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4750441
- Based on https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4739696
- Requires you to remove vent nozzle from dashboard to install. Removal video using 2 credit cards: https://youtu.be/ZZmxmB5Wq4w
Tools
- 3D printer
- 2 Creditcards
Print Settings
Printer brand:
Bambulabs
Printer:
Bambu X1C
Rafts:
No
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
0.28mm. Note: Using adaptive layer height is advised specially for the threaded part. threaded part <0.2mm
Infill:
20%
Filament brand:
Bambulab
Filament color:
Black
Filament material:
PC
Notes:
I didn't use support for threads in the inside of a hole, because removing it damaged the threads
Design
Design made in onshape:
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/b9ae56436525995d9ed1a25e/w/d0ab48ff3cf244539953fe37/e/f14de9a4460f391e17471ab7?renderMode=0&uiState=65168a8aa7e3455f0d567260
Files
- Mazda_MX5_Vent_ball_socket.stl
- 3mf Bambu studio project with all the parts. With correct tolerances for PC filament Mazda_MX5_bambustudio.3mf