Work In Progress - NACS Adapter Holder

[RWerksman]

Hello my dudes!

Quick post on this Sunday morning about something that I've been working through on an off over the last few weeks - an NACS Adapter Holder for the driver door pocket. This will use the same mounting bracket that the NextGen Aux Cupholders use, and like everything that I've made will be released as a free, open STL file for you to 3D print at little to no cost.

Current pictures - prototype 2:

There is still work to be done before this is released. Here is what is on the tic list:

1. Resizing the dimensions so they more closely match the NACS connector. Right now, it's too snug. This should fit inside easily, remove without binding, and not rattle. (in progress)
2. Shrinking it horizontally. (driver to passenger side) You can see that the door pocket is slight protruding - it should not. (in progress)
3. Validate fitment with the Tesla and A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter. This works well with the @A2ZEV Typhoon adapter (which is really quite lovely, BTW) but it hasn't been tested with either the OEM or brand new Typhoon Pro. If you have either of these, please reach out to me as I'd love to coordinate testing with you. (upcoming)
4. Investigate angling the adapter retainment plate for easier removal. Instead of pointing straight up, should it point forward or backward? (TBD)
5. Investigate contouring the adapter retainment plate so it perfectly fits in the front or rear of the pocket. I'm thinking rear, maybe? (TBD)
6. Tweak for strength, easy manufacturability, and cost containment.

Thoughts are very, very welcome on this. Prototype 3 is on the printer now. Hopefully it will work well as I have a road trip that I'm leaving on in 2 hours. More pictures on that when I get back.

Yes, I will likely be selling this as well for folks who don't have a printer. I'd suspect it will be priced inline with the other items that I sell (<$15). This hopefully will be a REALLY good model to start your 3D print journey with if you're on the fence.

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[NeedSumCoffee]

Seems like a solution in search of a problem. Just put it in there, really no need for a holder inside of a holder.

 

[mkg3]

I think it's a great idea to have a stowing holder. Would you consider having a caps? one for each end. Perhaps a cap with a retaining ring around NACS end since its exposed up.

 

[RWerksman]

Seems like a solution in search of a problem. Just put it in there, really no need for a holder inside of a holder.

When I've dropped mine in the pocket it rattled around and scuffed up the plastic. Others have also asked for it.

I think it's a great idea to have a stowing holder. Would you consider having a caps? one for each end. Perhaps a cap with a retaining ring around NACS end since its exposed up.

That's reasonable - especially for the side that will be pointed upward. I don't think it being exposed will hurt much though. Maybe a flexible TPU?

 

[Mousetrap]

especially for the side that will be pointed upward.

I don't even have an adapter yet (? s00n, I'm June '22) and I think the whole thing w/cap is a great idea!

A thought: is it feasible and/or a good idea to have it mate to the adapter's inside portion that's a standard rather than the outside? Effectively a male attachment point on your holder? Not sure if that makes sense, but could solve for every adapter at once since there's a standard. Maybe there is for the outside too, I haven't researched it at all...

 

[HaveBlue]

I keep mine in the bag to keep debris out of the connectors. Still fits in the side pocket.
Not dismissing your project. Very cool. I know it's tough to get printed parts to work right. Amazing how many revisions I do when trying to get something like that right.

 

[Riviot]

Stupid question: does it fit in the travel charger bag with the other cables/adapters?

 

[tculpepp]

Stupid question: does it fit in the travel charger bag with the other cables/adapters?

Yes
My travel charger bag has the travel charger, a Tesla adapter, and the NACS adapter.

 

[TampaR1T]

I like it and would be interested...

 

[Autolycus]

I need my door pockets for other things, but I'd love some way to store an AC and DC charging adapter together in the frunk... I'll have to look around to see if there's anywhere practical to hook something up...

EDIT: Just saw the post about the Lectron adapter being too hot in the frunk... hmm... Gonna have to rethink where I store some things. Next preference might be under a back seat or in the very back corner of the R1S's cargo area.

 

[SwampNut]

Seems like a solution in search of a problem. Just put it in there, really no need for a holder inside of a holder.

Yeah, side pocket in the included case, easy reach and the bag is open by the time I reach the charger.

 

[WhidbeyIsland]

Looks nice. I just place the adapter in the open net in the frunk... I don't use it every day, so having it in the frunk makes it close at hand but not in the way.

 

[RWerksman]

Update:

500 mile road trip complete including two stops at Superchargers. I'm thrilled with it - fits perfectly, very secure, no rattles, and tremendously convenient.

Park
Pop it out of the door pocket in the correct orientation
Plug it into the NACS connector and into the truck

Photos:

My umbrella stores behind it with room on top of that and in front for a microfiber and cup holder.

I'll be releasing this soon on Printables for folks to print and try. If there is enough interest, I'll sell some.

 

[TampaR1T]

I'm interested and would buy one from you. Question. can you make a smaller one for level 2 (uses only the main circle of the standard plug) Tesla destination charger adapters, too? I have both adapters so I can use a Tesla level 2 charger at hotels and the like...

 

[RWerksman]

I'm interested and would buy one from you. Question. can you make a smaller one for level 2 (uses only the main circle of the standard plug) Tesla destination charger adapters, too? I have both adapters so I can use a Tesla level 2 charger at hotels and the like...

This is a good idea. Can you PM me or reach out to me via the contact us form on OpenSource EV? I need photos of what you're seeing.

I would really like to do a combo with the @A2ZEV Typhoon and the L2 adapter.

FYI - I'm tweaking the final dimensions on this now and will be open sourcing the design. It will be part of the next newsletter, going out next week.

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