Lab Picks
Our picks.
Portable Tesla-plug chargers you can toss in the trunk, Cybertruck gear, a printer for garage builds, and the SpaceX books behind a lot of what we explain. Short list, updated as things change.
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Portable chargers · NACS
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Portable · Tesla plugMSI EZgo 40 A NACS portable charger, NEMA 14-50 + 5-15
The Mobile Connector alternative we like most on price: native Tesla plug, swap between a household outlet and a 14-50, up to 40 A, with a carry case and a small status screen.
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Portable · Tesla plugLectron Level 1/2 NACS portable charger, NEMA 14-50 + 5-15
Same idea as Tesla's travel cord, but up to 40 A on a 14-50. Interchangeable plugs, 20 ft cable, wall mount included when you want it parked in the garage.
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Portable · Tesla plugGrizzl-E Mini Connect 40 A NACS portable charger
The most flexible kit here: cast-aluminum box, 25 ft cable, Wi-Fi schedules, and four outlet adapters in the bag (5-15, TT-30, 14-30, 6-50) so campgrounds and dryer outlets work too.
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Cybertruck · Maker · Books
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Cybertruck3D MAXpider ELITECT floor mats for Cybertruck (2024–2026, both rows)
Custom-fit, raised-edge mats for the truck we cover most. Mud, snow and Texas rain stay off the carpet.
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CybertruckSpigen GlasTR EZ FIT matte screen protector for Cybertruck
Cuts glare on the center screen, and the alignment tray takes the guesswork out of installing it. Fits Cybertruck (and listed Tesla screen sizes).
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CybertruckSpigen center console organizer tray for Cybertruck (bottom)
A rigid tray that drops into the Cybertruck armrest bin so keys, cards and cables stop rattling around. Same brand as the screen protector.
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MakerBambu Lab P1S Combo 3D printer with AMS (multi-color)
Fast, enclosed printer for making your own grid fins, Raptor models and garage brackets. Multi-color with the AMS.
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BooksReentry by Eric Berger: SpaceX, Elon Musk and reusable rockets
The story behind Falcon 9 landings, Dragon and early Starship. It's the backstory to a lot of what we explain.
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BooksLiftoff by Eric Berger: SpaceX's early Falcon 1 years
How SpaceX almost didn't make it: the first four Falcon 1 flights, Kwajalein and the scramble before Falcon 9.
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Prices and availability change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy. The chargers use a native Tesla (NACS) plug and are portable plug-in units: no hardwiring. A NEMA 14-50 outlet on a proper circuit is needed for full Level 2 speed; the dual-plug kits also charge from a standard household outlet at Level 1.