Double Din Fasica Progress
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 6:57 pm
Excellent work!
Did you manage to get a finished version of this installed?!IAmOrion wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:30 pmYes, the problem, is that if you cut out that bottom, then there's nothing what so ever to support the unit and I don't think you could realistically make something to replace it that would be able to maintain the desired strength (Also, that part forms part of a larger supporting frame behind the dash. Also, whilst I'm happy chopping bits that are hidden away such as the vent (which was easy) I don't fancy messing with the metal trim that is visible if that makes sense. My fabrication skills aren't the best haha. Maybe someone with better 3d design skills could pick up where I leave off... I don't get on with fusion360 so am also limited by the software I use (123D Design) ... but also, I'm happy enough with it set back a fraction - it works for me, but I will supply the finished files so others can edit and amend etc if they want to build on it.Dr-Jon wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:15 pm Hi, does it sit like that because the 2 din stereo hits the bottom? if so, as you have already cut out the air vents behind and it wont be standard any more, why not make the fascia larger and increase the hole in the dash panel a little at the top.
Or is that not possible.
Then wrap the hole trim panel as one to hide the joints.
Just a suggestion,
And yes, the idea behind the main fascia panel IS that it would be epoxied together, and then wrapped as one piece.
Yeah a slightly flexible epoxy would be the most ideal as it allows for some very slight movement. The Pioneer SPH-DA120 is pretty good for glare - however for my particular case I actually like it set back a fraction... all to do with interaction with the unit, as daft as it sounds, If there's some random need to do something whilst moving or quickly at red lights (tut tut whilst moving I know!) I kinda like having a very small ridge on which I could rest my palm edge on as I rapidly finger stab the screen hahaKilliestu wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:16 pm A top cover might not be a bad idea!
Might help with the glare the screen will catch at the angle, loving the progress
You can buy high grip/strength adhesive that will have enough "flex" to allow the natural vibrations of the car so having to print it in 3 or more sections shouldn't be a problem at all.
Your clearing the design hurdles no bother bud keep it up and you'll be selling these in no time.
My printer broke down for a week or so got had of period of not being able to do anything. Fortunately I have no fixed the printer and will start making some progress again very soon It's still a WIP but I believe I'm almost there.
Thanks I'm getting there slowly but surely as they say.
None taken. Each to their own. I did mention in my post above though that the "finish" eg the vinyl layer - of both the tray and the fascia need sorting as it's not the best finish, but that's trivial compared to actually making and designing / printing everything
yeah it's not the shape of the facia its the wrapping on top that makes it look terrible.IAmOrion wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:18 pmNone taken. Each to their own. I did mention in my post above though that the "finish" eg the vinyl layer - of both the tray and the fascia need sorting as it's not the best finish, but that's trivial compared to actually making and designing / printing everything
Yeah, I agree, the finish needs to be changed, but I have other jobs (eg, my headlights) on the go atm, so will come back to the post processing at a later date.Buckz wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:48 pm yeah it's not the shape of the facia its the wrapping on top that makes it look terrible.
if it was me I'd probably go a full 3d print, thick coat of paint and then wet sand and another 3-4 coats of plastidip/rubber tip on top..
it would look flat/black and would blend in well with the carbon wrap on the dash