2012 - 2016 center console upgrade 12V taps USB power

Using a 3D printer, I was able to add three 12v cigarette lighters, and two 5v USB phone chargers to the existing center console.

The car would shut itself off after 30 minutes, so I needed unswitched power

Step 1: Add new 12v power source
I researched other existing power taps, but it wasn't enough and what I wanted.
I paid a car stereo installation house $175 to run a new hot and ground wire to the center console area.

Step 2: Add fuse block
Fuse block
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBV2MHN
I liked this one because it had a bus bar for the ground side...not mandatory, but makes life easier.

Step 3: From fuse block, add "12v to 5v transformers" for cell phone power
5 volt transformer, qty 2 for 2 USB plugs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y2V1F8V

Step 4: Add USB plugs and 12V taps
USB power
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XXMJBS1

12v cigarette sockets, qty 3
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FLT2VB6

Step 5: Add switches, one for main power, and one for each of the three 12v power taps
30 amp switches
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SGQ7RKP

Step 6: 3D print housing
This took many design iterations, but I decided to use the existing bumps on the sides of the center console to secure the housing, typically used for the stock cup holders.

I also 3D printed a "roof" for the housing, and a shadow box for the charging adapter.


Brian

 

[SoCal Buzz]

Cool. What are you plugging in to all those sources? I’m surprised you didn’t 3D print the case in black.