My sterling silver ECU key
Discussion
I mentioned in my intro that I've spent my spare time this year designing and building a new ECU key for my car - this is it
It's cast in five pieces of silver (three buttons, undertray and body), and I had alcantara on the hood and in the grille, but I've switched that for leather now.
I decided to make this key because when I got my car through a repossession auction last year, the owner souvenired the glass key, and I only got a worn-out plastic ECU. So in January I started teaching myself 3D modelling, and I made some plastic prototypes to test the layout, and to fully understand how the ECU worked. Getting it to work in solid silver added new challenges, but I've solved those now, so it's range is basically the same as the plastic key.
I've also made a leather case for it. I wanted to fully protect the silver, but still have super simple access to the key. And I wanted to be able to lock and unlock the doors while its still in the case, so I don't have to risk dropping it until I'm ready to start the engine. The shape of the case and the alcantara lining hold the key securely, and I think it looks fit for the Aston. I'm really happy with how the case has come together.
That's it! What do you reckon, any questions?
It's cast in five pieces of silver (three buttons, undertray and body), and I had alcantara on the hood and in the grille, but I've switched that for leather now.
I decided to make this key because when I got my car through a repossession auction last year, the owner souvenired the glass key, and I only got a worn-out plastic ECU. So in January I started teaching myself 3D modelling, and I made some plastic prototypes to test the layout, and to fully understand how the ECU worked. Getting it to work in solid silver added new challenges, but I've solved those now, so it's range is basically the same as the plastic key.
I've also made a leather case for it. I wanted to fully protect the silver, but still have super simple access to the key. And I wanted to be able to lock and unlock the doors while its still in the case, so I don't have to risk dropping it until I'm ready to start the engine. The shape of the case and the alcantara lining hold the key securely, and I think it looks fit for the Aston. I'm really happy with how the case has come together.
That's it! What do you reckon, any questions?
QuantumV8 said:
I mentioned in my intro that I've spent my spare time this year designing and building a new ECU key for my car - this is it
It's cast in five pieces of silver (three buttons, undertray and body), and I had alcantara on the hood and in the grille, but I've switched that for leather now.
I decided to make this key because when I got my car through a repossession auction last year, the owner souvenired the glass key, and I only got a worn-out plastic ECU. So in January I started teaching myself 3D modelling, and I made some plastic prototypes to test the layout, and to fully understand how the ECU worked. Getting it to work in solid silver added new challenges, but I've solved those now, so it's range is basically the same as the plastic key.
I've also made a leather case for it. I wanted to fully protect the silver, but still have super simple access to the key. And I wanted to be able to lock and unlock the doors while its still in the case, so I don't have to risk dropping it until I'm ready to start the engine. The shape of the case and the alcantara lining hold the key securely, and I think it looks fit for the Aston. I'm really happy with how the case has come together.
That's it! What do you reckon, any questions?
what a brilliant job you have done. Well done !!It's cast in five pieces of silver (three buttons, undertray and body), and I had alcantara on the hood and in the grille, but I've switched that for leather now.
I decided to make this key because when I got my car through a repossession auction last year, the owner souvenired the glass key, and I only got a worn-out plastic ECU. So in January I started teaching myself 3D modelling, and I made some plastic prototypes to test the layout, and to fully understand how the ECU worked. Getting it to work in solid silver added new challenges, but I've solved those now, so it's range is basically the same as the plastic key.
I've also made a leather case for it. I wanted to fully protect the silver, but still have super simple access to the key. And I wanted to be able to lock and unlock the doors while its still in the case, so I don't have to risk dropping it until I'm ready to start the engine. The shape of the case and the alcantara lining hold the key securely, and I think it looks fit for the Aston. I'm really happy with how the case has come together.
That's it! What do you reckon, any questions?
as others have said........ My ECU has a nasty chip in it and would be so much nicer to have a metal/silver ECU - can it be made in other materials ?
Edited by superlightr on Friday 27th July 07:49
Big Ry said:
That's unreal !!!
I too would like to see a picture of it in the dash please ?
As somebody has said, don't be surprised if you get asked to commission a few of those. You best get working out a price
Indeed, I'd happily have one to replace my plastic key. I'd like to see it in dash as well.I too would like to see a picture of it in the dash please ?
As somebody has said, don't be surprised if you get asked to commission a few of those. You best get working out a price
dbs2000 said:
Big Ry said:
That's unreal !!!
I too would like to see a picture of it in the dash please ?
As somebody has said, don't be surprised if you get asked to commission a few of those. You best get working out a price
Indeed, I'd happily have one to replace my plastic key. I'd like to see it in dash as well.I too would like to see a picture of it in the dash please ?
As somebody has said, don't be surprised if you get asked to commission a few of those. You best get working out a price
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