[DIY Engineering] Motorized "Search & Scene" Ditch Light Mount (Bolt-On Design)

[jcummins]

Hey everyone,


I’ve been lurking here for a while. Finally decided to post a project I’ve been engineering.


The Problem:


Static ditch lights feel "analog" on a digital truck. If you are setting up camp or trying to spot a trail turn, having to stop the truck and get out to manually twist the pods defeats the purpose.


The Solution:


I engineered a motorized, 360-degree aiming mount that sits under standard light pods (Rigid/Baja/KC).


• Mechanism: Solid Brass Worm-Drive (Self-locking; designed to hold zero on washboard roads).


• Housing: CNC 6061-T6 Aluminum.


• Control: Wireless Remote (No firewall drilling).


• Wiring: Sealed slip-ring design.


Video of the Kinematics (CAD Simulation):



Project Status:


I have the Master Engineering Package (STEP files + BOM) finished and Patent Pending.


I'm trying to decide if I should release the files for DIYers or find a manufacturing partner (Unplugged/TSportline) to produce a run.


Let me know what you guys think. Would you run these?

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[misdemeanor]

Interesting concept!

 

[jcummins]

Interesting concept!

Thank you!

 

[AlphaG]

This is a great idea, but how would it be controlled? Baja has one that has limited tilting. Not sure how that one is controlled either, might need one of their fancy switching solutions like the one with the LCD.

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