Honda Civic 2006 centre console USB ports

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Sick of using a lighter socket charger and eager to repurpose it for a budget-friendly TPMS monitor, I decided to swap out the blanking plates used in higher-end models for heated seat switches. Rather than cutting holes in the existing panel, which now seems like an incredibly easy solution, I opted to 3D print them instead. To incorporate short USB extension cables and splice a USB charger and fuse between the loom and the existing lighter socket, I designed a custom setup that fits seamlessly into the center console. With ample space available, this project was a breeze. Print Settings Printer Brand: CEL Printer Model: Robox Resolution: Fine Infill: 40% Supports: No Rafts: No Notes: Black ABS printed at Fine resolution on a Green Beta Robox. The parts were printed as two separate units. Post-Printing Sanding: A light sanding with wet-and-dry (600?) was sufficient to eliminate the stair steps, followed by a very gentle polish with Brasso. To achieve a better fit in final installation, I trimmed the positioning holes slightly with a diamond needle file. Wiring: Two short (15cm) cables were purchased from Amazon and inserted into the holes, but due to clearance concerns, I replaced them with soldered sockets. Although this was unnecessary in hindsight, the sockets were secured with Sugru and a strain relief molded in. An extension harness featuring a fuse and charger between the existing lighter socket and the car's wiring loom was added using crimp spade terminals, which were then encased in epoxy putty to form a plug. Critical components were heat-shrinked and/or wrapped in silicone amalgamating tape. After soldering in a new charger (worrying that there wasn't enough space otherwise), it turned out the new charger was faulty. However, as there was easily enough space for an inline lighter socket and a low-profile dual USB charger, this was an easy replacement. The addition is entirely non-destructive, so the extra wiring and charger can be removed and the original blanking plates replaced. Design Process I used Blender and measurements with cheap digital calipers to design this project.