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==<br>Introduction ==
 
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I bought a Grom Audio bluetooth module for my 2007 Toyota 4Runner and while the unit itself is excellent, I decided I didn't like the microphone mount. I've installed similar microphone mounts in the past and always found them to be unreliable, especially where I live in Southern Nevada where we see inside temperatures of 150 degrees F (65C) or more as a common occurrence in the summer. Simply put, the double sided tape just disintegrates.
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I bought a Grom Audio bluetooth module for my 2007 Toyota 4Runner and while the unit itself is excellent, I decided I didn't like the microphone mount. I've installed similar microphone mounts in the past and always found them to be unreliable. Where I live in Southern Nevada we see inside vehicle temperatures of 150°F (65°C) or more as a common occurrence in the summer. Simply put, the double sided tape just disintegrates.
 
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This then is a small project to crate a 3D print part to mount the microphone in a more permanent piece with a more "factory" look.<br><br>
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This then is a small project to create a 3D printed part to mount the microphone in a more permanent piece with a more "factory" look.<br><br>
  
 
=== Part Design ===
 
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To get this part made quickly and cheaply you can contact [https://www.3dhubs.com 3DHubs.com]. They do an excellent job of setting you up with a local printer and their prices are usually quite good.<br><br>
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==

Latest revision as of 21:18, 28 October 2018

© Mark Qvale - October, 2018

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Introduction

I bought a Grom Audio bluetooth module for my 2007 Toyota 4Runner and while the unit itself is excellent, I decided I didn't like the microphone mount. I've installed similar microphone mounts in the past and always found them to be unreliable. Where I live in Southern Nevada we see inside vehicle temperatures of 150°F (65°C) or more as a common occurrence in the summer. Simply put, the double sided tape just disintegrates.

This then is a small project to create a 3D printed part to mount the microphone in a more permanent piece with a more "factory" look.

Part Design

I modeled the part after one of the blank snap-in switch covers. The microphone slides into the back of the piece and is held in by a slight interference fit and a couple tiny dabs of hot glue which also makes it easily removable. It is angled up 15 degrees so that it is essentially pointed at the driver


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Printed part and blank cover


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Part sketch



Print Setup

This piece, as shown, is printed in black ABS at a print resolution of 0.1mm. It is sliced and printed on its side with a support structure set up as follows:

Slicer - Cura
Overhang Angle - 70°
Support infill - 24%


Here is a picture of how it looks in Cura:

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Print Service

To get this part made quickly and cheaply you can contact 3DHubs.com. They do an excellent job of setting you up with a local printer and their prices are usually quite good.

See Also

3D Print File

Toyota_Mic_Mount_15D.zip

Comments? Questions?

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