Audi B5 S4 and A4 52mm Vent Pod Community Project Ver 0.2

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This is a versatile vent gauge pod designed to seamlessly replace the driver side dash defrost vent on Audi B5 A4 and S4 models. This project is an ongoing work in progress, aiming to engage B5 owners in creating and sharing innovative designs with each other. Version 0.2 Notes: - To enhance stability, the side friction pads should be widened or increased in frequency for a more secure hold. This modification is expected to occur in the next version (or by other users). - The pod consists of two pieces to eliminate the need for supports during printing. Currently, it requires adhesive or a soldering iron to attach the pieces together (as shown). Future versions will hopefully feature a slip fit connection to maintain the "no supports" design. I have included the original design files to enable others to start creating their own variations (the dual pod is as simple as copying, merging, and extruding a hole in the pod file). This project is intended for non-commercial use, allowing users to modify, update, improve upon, and share the design freely. The pod is slightly oversized but utilizes "friction dots" to accommodate larger discrepancies in 52mm gauge diameter, ensuring easy insertion without force or the gauge becoming stuck. Unfortunately, I couldn't find my spare Podi Gauge to test with, so minor adjustments may still be necessary. The dual pod has not been tested for clearance of the cluster hump and may require adjustment. I hope this project inspires others to build and grow items for the B5S4 community, sharing their creations freely. Pod Angle may need individualized adjustment according to personal preference. EDIT: Two additional files (DriverDashVentBLANK.123dx & DriverSideVentBLANKSTL.stl) have been added. These are distinct from the vent vases used in the pods and have not yet been tested. They contain no additional "friction dots" but serve as a blank slate for individuals to start building their own designs without having to undo previous modifications. This should make it easier for people to get started with building! Keep creating, sharing, and growing your projects! Print Settings: Printer: Printrbot Simple Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.3 Notes: Printer: Printrbot Simple (First Version) Quality could be improved with a finer calibrated machine or just a nicer machine in general, but it's not bad for a $200 printer using wood and zipties. Material: PLA (ABS would likely be better as it will sit in the sun a lot) Temperature: 200c Resolution: 0.3 Pod Print Time: ~2 hours Vent Print Time: ~1 hour Your mileage may vary.