RCS Safe

an XCD Shop exclusive

Lockable drawer with fingerprint reader

Replaces the Rivian Camp Speaker

Custom-made for the Rivian R1T and R1S

Photo shows RCS Safe installed in the Rivian center console cubby. The RCS Safe (stock version) is shown.

The RCS Safe is a custom-made, fully lockable drawer¹ with fingerprint reader that takes the place of the Rivian Camp Speaker beneath the center console.

Rivian will recognize it as an OEM Camp Speaker, allowing you to lock the cubby’s latching mechanism through the Rivian’s center display settings.

Locking the RCS Safe assembly within the Rivian cubby is a unique feature that other third-party designs lack.

Once locked, it can only be opened through a programmable fingerprint reader within the front panel of the RCS Safe².

The sloped, concave shape of the panel interface makes brute-force entry by hand difficult.

Video Demo

Gallery³

RCS Safe (stock version)

Specifications

Stores up to 20 fingerprints and is resettable

Maximum interior storage dimensions:
-Length: 6.7″
-Width: 4.9″
-Height (mat included): 3.7″ interior shell wall height, 4.1″ absolute lock bar clearance

Fingerprint reader and locking mechanism powered by 3 x AAA batteries (not included)

Includes fail-safe bypass USB C key and external USB C power port bypass for accidental lockout or internal battery failure

3D printed⁴ using heat- and UV-resistant⁵ PETG filament

Drawer extends roughly 5 to 6 inches when open on ball-bearing drawer sliders

Proudly designed, 3D printed, and hand-assembled in a home garage shop in Alabama, USA

Each unit is individually tested in a Rivian R1T for proper form, fit, and function before shipping

Frequently Asked Questions

Purchasing

Your inventory is showing out-of-stock. When will you restock?

The stock version of the RCS Safe is usually restocked every 1 – 2 weeks, typically between Friday and Sunday. The sanded and painted version of the RCS Safe does not restock as regularly as we only do a few of them every month.

You can subscribe to our mailing list to notify you when we restock (see pop-up window at the respective product page that’s out of stock). Alternately, you can reach out to us for a status of our restocking progress.

If I’m local to Huntsville, Alabama, can I save on shipping and handling costs and arrange a pickup?

Yes. Use the “Contact Us” form to reach out for arrangements.

Can you make a custom mold insert for lining the interior of the drawer?

Possibly, on a case-by-case basis. We’re open to taking on a commission to make a new mold design, but it will be pricy. Reach out to us via our “Contact Us” form.

Your site only lets me add one unit to my shopping cart at a time. Can I buy more than one and pay for combined/reduced shipping costs?

Yes, but there may be a wait time. We limit the per-order purchase count to one in order to control inventory availability; this helps enable each person that wants to buy one to be able to do so and reduce the amount of time we are in an out-of-stock status.

You can request to purchase more than one via our “Contact Us” form to inquire about reduced/combined shipping costs, and we can provide you with a cost and ship-date estimate.

What’s the difference between the RCS Safe (stock version) units and the more expensive RCS Safe (sanded and painted version) units?

The RCS Safe (sanded and painted version) units have front panels that have received further processing by sanding and painting it to much more precisely match the color of the Rivian’s center console trim. The sanding and painting also helps smooth out natural 3D-printed imperfections on the front panel. Since there are significant additional labor and materials cost to producing these sanded and painted units, they are made at fewer quantities and sold at higher prices for those customers that absolutely require the best finish and matching color between the RCS Safe front panel and the Rivian’s console trim.

However, we feel that the quality of the stock unpainted 3D printed front panel, as well as the color of the filament used, should be satisfactory to most buyers for the stock price offered.

I accidentally damaged [part]. Do you sell replacement parts for self-repair?

We do, since we assemble everything in-house. Please make an inquiry by reaching out to us using our Contact Us page.

Use and Operation

Can I fit [object] in the drawer?

The maximum interior storage dimensions are:
-Length: 6.7″
-Width: 4.9″
-Height (mat included): 3.7″ interior shell wall height, 4.1″ absolute lock bar clearance

Note that the available storage volume is partly taken up by the 1 inch thick lock mechanism box in the front and 0.2 inch thick screw insert cones on the sides (2 on each side).

How do I access the drawer if the internal batteries die?

There are two ways:
1) The easiest way is to unlock the console latching mechanism via the Rivian’s center screen controls, then removing the entire RCS Safe assembly from the cubby.
2) Failing that, there is a plastic cover next to the fingerprint reader that can be removed, and a USB C power cable (powered by a battery bank) can be inserted into the side of the fingerprint reader to provide bypass power to the internal lock mechanism. This will allow you to use your registered fingerprint to unlock the drawer.

I’m having trouble programming fingerprints into the fingerprint reader.

You can refer to the digital instructions here: Download (PDF)

You can also watch the programming instructions here: Video (MP4)

If all else fails, feel free to reach us through our “Contact Us” form.

How do I reset the fingerprint reader if it malfunctions and doesn’t recognize my fingerprint?

Each RCS Safe unit comes with a USB C bypass key that can be inserted into the side of the fingerprint reader in order to bypass the security, allowing any fingerprint to activate it. Once the security is bypassed, you can reset the fingerprint reader memory and reprogram the fingerprint reader.

I’d like to purchase the stock unpainted RCS Safe and process the front panel myself with sanding and painting it to match the Rivian’s console color. Got any tips for me?

First, any altering to any part of the RCS Safe by the customer will make it ineligible for return.

If you insist on doing it, however, here are some tips:
-The front panel can be removed from the black interior drawer by sliding it up with respect to the interior drawer. This may require a little bit of force.
-Unscrew the two screws mounting the locking mechanism box from the back of the panel (one of the screws is behind the battery cover), and remove the lock box and separator plate.
-Detach the fingerprint reader cable from the lock box. Using a tool, push the fingerprint reader forward from the back of the panel and remove the fingerprint reader.
-Remove the fingerprint reader bypass cover from the front of the panel.
-Sand the panel in a circular pattern using progressively finer sandpaper (e.g. 100 grit –> 200 grit –> 300 grit –> 400 grit) until smooth. Rinse and let dry completely.
-Spray the panel with primer. Let dry completely, ideally over 24 hrs.
-Lightly sand with 400 grit sandpaper, rinse, and let dry completely.
-Spray the panel with your preferred spray paint color and let dry completely, ideally over 24 hrs. We find the “BEHR PREMIUM Chalk Classic Noir” spray paint matching the Rivian console trim the best.
-Lightly sand with 400 grit sandpaper, rinse, and let dry completely. Reapply another coat of paint and let dry completely, ideally over 24 hrs. Repeat this step as desired or as instructed by your spray paint manufacturer of choice.
-Reinstall the fingerprint reader and lock box parts and reintegrate with the rest of the RCS Safe assembly.

The Fine Print

WARNING: THIS IS A NOVELTY ITEM. THE PRODUCER AND SELLER OF THIS ITEM MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES TO ITS EFFECTIVENESS, INCLUDING ITS ABILITY (OR LACK THEREOF) TO DEFLECT BREAK-INS OR THEFT. THE USE OF THIS ITEM IS COMPLETELY AT THE OWNER’S RISK AND RESPONSIBLITY. ↩︎
WARNING: DO NOT STORE ANYTHING HAZARDOUS OR DANGEROUS IN THE RCS SAFE THAT CAN BE ACCESSED BY CHILDREN. Because the RCS Safe does not have a top cover, anyone with access to the vehicle’s center display (i.e. when the vehicle is unlocked, or passengers are already seated within a locked vehicle) can unlock the Rivian cubby dock latching mechanism through the center display settings, remove the entire RCS Safe assembly from the cubby, and gain access to the RCS Safe’s contents. Furthermore, Rivian vehicles unpredictably unlock the cubby latching mechanism at the same time as when the vehicle is unlocked (e.g. after putting the vehicle in Park from Drive), even though the latching mechanism re-locks when the vehicle is locked. Therefore, do not store anything in the RCS Safe that you do not want someone who has legitimate access into the vehicle to gain access into the RCS Safe’s contents (e.g. valet driver). ↩︎
Photos shown on this website are of a demonstration unit of the product. The photos are not necessarily of the exact product you will receive. The RCS Safe’s front panel (the only visible portion of the RCS Safe when closed) color will always be dark gray to closely match the vehicle’s center console trim. The rest of the RCS Safe’s structure that’s not normally visible (unless opened) will be black. ↩︎
The main structures of this item are 3D printed. As with any 3D-printed, custom-made product, there will be slight blemishes and imperfections (see demonstration unit photos in gallery of product). In order to keep production time and costs low, the stock version will be delivered as-printed. You may lightly sand and/or apply primer and paint as desired. However, any alterations made by the buyer to the RCS Safe will make it ineligible for refund or return. The sanded and painted version is functionally identical to the stock version, except we perform the sanding and painting of the front panel for you. ↩︎
The RCS Safe is largely made of PETG thermoplastic polyester. PETG is known to maintain its shape and rigidity in temperatures as high as 180 deg. Fahrenheit with decent resistance to UV damage. However, it’s recommended that the interior cabin air temperature of your vehicle not exceed 140 deg. Fahrenheit to ensure longevity of the RCS Safe. ↩︎