Keyfob now 30% smaller!

[brewski]

I've got access to a whole mess of metal 3d printers - could print these in aluminum, titanium, inconel, etc. I need a cad file to start with though.

making these out of metal might be an issue. The plastic housing might be an electrical isolation barrier. In other words you might have to ground the housings to the PCBA if you make the housing out of metal.

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[DavidArmen]

It's a 3-D printed case with all the guts transferred over. I've got so many keys and fobs that every little bit helps. I will miss the Jeep logo.

Do you have the stl files so I can print one of these also?

 

[MrMischief]

DI Labs fobs are not water proof. You cannot submerge them, etc.. but you can't do that with the stock fob either.

The stock fob is water and dust resistant. I wouldn't go swimming with it, but there is a gasket around the electronics that helps prevent water intrusion. If there is not a similar gasket around the DI Labs fob, or an accommodation to reuse the factory gasket, then it will be less resistant than the stock fob.

 

[Erievon]

I think I have everyone beat, I carry 2 original Keyfobs in my pocket... This might be a good investment for me LOL

By choice? I had a rental wrangler when I was on vacation, enterprise had both fobs wired together, man what a pain that was in the pocket.

 

[JSFoster75]

By choice? I had a rental wrangler when I was on vacation, enterprise had both fobs wired together, man what a pain that was in the pocket.

I have 2 JL's, so I keep 1 key for each on me. My wife and I switch vehicles around and carpool, etc. So it's always my luck that when I need a key for her Jeep that I've left it elsewhere, so I just keep it on me. (1 in each front pocket makes it more bearable LOL)

 

[Rhinebeck01]

I have 2 JL's, so I keep 1 key for each on me. My wife and I switch vehicles around and carpool, etc. So it's always my luck that when I need a key for her Jeep that I've left it elsewhere, so I just keep it on me. (1 in each front pocket makes it more bearable LOL)

@JSFoster75

Two, Di Labs Model M fobs together in your coin pocket would both lets say get lost in that coin pocket of your jeans... the M (Mini) is that small.. and way way light in weight.

I keep a lanyard on each so I can retrieve each from the coin pocket easily.

 

[Gee-pah]

I'm assuming the metal key is gone with this case? What do you do with that piece?

Within this thread is guidance on how to remove the pin that connects the key with its head unit that attaches the factory fob.

With this head removed you can drill the key with a small bit near its finger tip end--the metal is very easy to drill by design so the key can be cut, and you can key ring it on to the fob.

Alternatively, you can stick the key in a magnetic key device outside the vehicle, etc., or buy a tip for the key from the fob manufacturer, also detailed above.

 

[Brew211]

Good to see there's options. I actually love the chunky key fob.

x2, I like the chunky Fob too

 

[brewski]

Here is a pic I found showing the Stock, AJT Designs and DI Labs Model M Camo fob, side by side..

that's quite significant. Seems like ATJ could easily shed a ton of size, kind of surprising.

 

[MrMischief]

that's quite significant. Seems like ATJ could easily shed a ton of size, kind of surprising.

My understanding is that the AJT can house the physical key, but DI Labs cannot. For that reason I think AJT is limited on how short their fob can be. Although there does appear to be some space on the width and around the corners that could be trimmed to help reduce the size.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

In regard an earlier post here that mentioned drilling a hole in the key once you take it out/off of the stock fob.... NO, no... don't do that... that key can with the stock roll pin be attached to an inexpensive ($3.00+-) DI labs key holder...

SO, no do not drill... looks like heck and not necessary..

And also with the key holder you have something to give to leverage with when you turn/use the key.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

 

[JLUandCJ-7]

Do you have the stl files so I can print one of these also?

I don't.

 

[JLUandCJ-7]

@MrMischief

In the not to distant future, DI Labs will be offering a new offering.... a Model S+. The Model S+ actually is 30% smaller then the stock fob BUT it still holds the key!

I should have waited!

 

[MrMischief]

@MrMischief

In the not to distant future, DI Labs will be offering a new offering.... a Model S+. The Model S+ actually is 30% smaller then the stock fob BUT it still holds the key!

Nice to see they came up with a decent solution to the stupid problem that is the Jeep key fob. I wouldn't buy any of them until this one hits the market, just because I like the idea of the key being in fob. Hopefully they have some kind of a gasket as well to help with water intrusion. Then... while I'm busy adding things to my wish list here, maybe AirTag integration as well?

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