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I recently tried the previously built Cybertruck center caps, but unfortunately, they didn't hold up well. During a trip to Houston, they flew off the truck, potentially causing harm to unsuspecting pigeons. ?

I decided to take matters into my own hands. I spent yesterday teaching myself how to model CAD using Onshape, and I'm excited to share my new and improved design with the community!

The fundamental issue with the previous version from another Maker was the lack of proper retention. I've addressed this problem head-on in my redesign. The new center caps feature a more secure fitting mechanism that ensures they stay put, even during those high-speed Cybertruck adventures.

I've also focused on enhancing the overall durability of the center caps. By optimizing the design and carefully selecting the materials, I'm confident that these new caps will withstand the rigors of the road far better than their predecessors.

If you're interested in upgrading your Cybertruck's center caps and want a design that combines style, durability, and improved retention, give my new creation a shot! I'd love to hear your feedback and see how they perform for you.

I also open sourced the design, so If you want to customize them and improve them, then please do!

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6558347

The 3d files can be found here:

Left:
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/8...c288eb2eee0fc9e191/e/63103644da843ae638382e8c

Right:
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/7...5f2fcfa73243dfd19b/e/488c2c3ed7971b34da50a276



Happy Cybertrucking, everyone! ?

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Previous design was less than optimal. The clips were too short, and would break easily.

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Looks good. Would you sell any of these?
 

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Ooh thanks! Previous design didn’t stay on for me either. Will definitely try this out!
 


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I recently tried the previously built Cybertruck center caps, but unfortunately, they didn't hold up well. During a trip to Houston, they flew off the truck, potentially causing harm to unsuspecting pigeons. ?

I decided to take matters into my own hands. I spent yesterday teaching myself how to model CAD using Onshape, and I'm excited to share my new and improved design with the community!

The fundamental issue with the previous version from another Maker was the lack of proper retention. I've addressed this problem head-on in my redesign. The new center caps feature a more secure fitting mechanism that ensures they stay put, even during those high-speed Cybertruck adventures.

I've also focused on enhancing the overall durability of the center caps. By optimizing the design and carefully selecting the materials, I'm confident that these new caps will withstand the rigors of the road far better than their predecessors.

If you're interested in upgrading your Cybertruck's center caps and want a design that combines style, durability, and improved retention, give my new creation a shot! I'd love to hear your feedback and see how they perform for you.

I also open sourced the design, so If you want to customize them and improve them, then please do!

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6558347

The 3d files can be found here:

Left:
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/8...c288eb2eee0fc9e191/e/63103644da843ae638382e8c

Right:
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/7...5f2fcfa73243dfd19b/e/488c2c3ed7971b34da50a276



Happy Cybertrucking, everyone! ?

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Will PLA be ok for this? Do you have a recommended fill %?
 


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@Bkb13 Thank you for this. I printed them in PAHT-CF Black on my Bambu X1 Carbon and they look great!

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Printed these today! Thanks for the share. Perfect fit ??

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Updated center cap covers

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