Prepping for install of a Midland MXT275 so I needed an ethernet in the dash as I plan to hide the radio itself away under the dash. I'm putting in a new switch panel from Custom 3d Fab:

https://www.custom3dfab.com/collections/jeep-wrangler-tj-lj/products/11-car

Took one of the blanks for a Carling Switch and used that as a template with my caliper to draw up a baseline in Fusion 360. After a few prototypes:

I had my final design:

I'm using this ethernet port:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y4J9MZ4?tag=wranglerorg-20

I figure since the mic won't regularly be in the port that I'd want a cover to keep out the dust - so I printed up a bunch of options:

Ended up going with this one based on fitment and feel to remove/install with ease:

And here's the final setup:

All the above is printed on a Bambu X1C using Bambu black ABS-GF. Each of the panel plates cost about $0.05 and all the ethernet plugs were a total of $0.08 - so only a few bucks worth of materials.

I went with the smooth (non-textured) plate for the final print but I may go back and re-print on a textured plate, once I get it mounted in the vehicle. Want to make it look as natural as possible that it fits among all the rest of the parts.

Dash Ethernet Port Panel for Midland MXT275 Radio

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