My DIY custom case for Tesla Charging Adapters

JohnFoxeSheets said:

I created a case for my two Tesla charging adapters - the Ford (Tesla-made) NACS to CCS Adapter and the TeslaTap Mini. (You can see the models I used to make the cavities here.) There's also space for two Master padlocks to secure the TeslaTap adapter when it use. (Hey Tesla, why didn't you think of this for the CCS adapter????) If anyone is interested, I can put up the 3D CAD model for this. (In case you're wondering, there are bosses on the underside of the cover to hold the adapters and locks in place.) While I'm pleased with the results overall, there are a couple tweaks I need to make before I post the model.

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JohnFoxeSheets said:

I created a case for my two Tesla charging adapters - the Ford (Tesla-made) NACS to CCS Adapter and the TeslaTap Mini. (You can see the models I used to make the cavities here.) There's also space for two Master padlocks to secure the TeslaTap adapter when it use. (Hey Tesla, why didn't you think of this for the CCS adapter????) If anyone is interested, I can put up the 3D CAD model for this. (In case you're wondering, there are bosses on the underside of the cover to hold the adapters and locks in place.) While I'm pleased with the results overall, there are a couple tweaks I need to make before I post the model.

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Jtbuster said:

Most excellent!

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JohnFoxeSheets said:

I created a case for my two Tesla charging adapters - the Ford (Tesla-made) NACS to CCS Adapter and the TeslaTap Mini. (You can see the models I used to make the cavities here.) There's also space for two Master padlocks to secure the TeslaTap adapter when it use. (Hey Tesla, why didn't you think of this for the CCS adapter????) If anyone is interested, I can put up the 3D CAD model for this. (In case you're wondering, there are bosses on the underside of the cover to hold the adapters and locks in place.) While I'm pleased with the results overall, there are a couple tweaks I need to make before I post the model.

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Jerrytball said:

So for those of us who are not engineers, lol, and got tired of having a laptop in your face for over 20 years, in the IP business, and only choose to use your iPhone as a computer nowadays. How much would you make one of these for a guy like me lol?

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JohnFoxeSheets said:

Jerry, it takes 14+ hours to print everything and I hand fabricated the closure pin so it's not something I'd like to be doing a lot of, but I guess I'd be willing to do it for a Benjamin... ?

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Jerrytball said:

I’ll keep that in mind ? Thanks

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JohnFoxeSheets said:

Out of curiosity I had a service I've used many times in the past (before I got my 3D printer, as well as for other fabrication processes/materials) quote just the bottom portion of the box: $92.34. I'm not trying to convince you to have me make you one; I just thought I'd give you a reference cost.

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JohnFoxeSheets said:

Jerry, it takes 14+ hours to print everything and I hand fabricated the closure pin so it's not something I'd like to be doing a lot of, but I guess I'd be willing to do it for a Benjamin... ?

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bbulkow said:

Nice design! I don't think I'm in the market because I have the A2Z and it came in a nice little case, but I will be getting the ford adapter soon, and I do have a L2 NACS adapter.... hmm.....

Would you be willing to share the design file? As I'd have to modify for my adapter set, whatever that's highest use (not just the obj?) would be snazzy, if you don't have IP issues.

If not, no worries....

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JohnFoxeSheets said:

EDIT: I attached a STEP file with the 3D model. A word of caution however: I've not printed this version. I wasn't 100% happy with the version in the photo below and to fix the issues I need to make substantial rebuilds of the model. So I recommend if you do want to use the model, verify its suitability before printing! I can export the model in other formats as well. If there's a preferred format, let me know and I'll do it if I can.

I created a case for my two Tesla charging adapters - the Ford (Tesla-made) NACS to CCS Adapter and the TeslaTap Mini. (You can see the models I used to make the cavities here.) There's also space for two Master padlocks to secure the TeslaTap adapter when it use. (Hey Tesla, why didn't you think of this for the CCS adapter????) If anyone is interested, I can put up the 3D CAD model for this. (In case you're wondering, there are bosses on the underside of the cover to hold the adapters and locks in place.) While I'm pleased with the results overall, there are a couple tweaks I need to make before I post the model.

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