Possible Panel Run

[grayson]

Hi Tom,

I use opencockpits big switches. At 2 euros apiece they are good quality with a nice click action and i have used in them panels from Linden, Y2kiah and Agrasyuk without any probs, maybe worth a look ??.

for glue i am using Tensol 12 which is designed for acrylics but stinks to high heaven, use only in a WELL ventilated area.

all the best Grayson

[Manuel]

Thanks Tom

[TomDK]

Hi Tom,

I use opencockpits big switches. At 2 euros apiece they are good quality with a nice click action and i have used in them panels from Linden, Y2kiah and Agrasyuk without any probs, maybe worth a look ??.

for glue i am using Tensol 12 which is designed for acrylics but stinks to high heaven, use only in a WELL ventilated area.

all the best Grayson

 

 

Do you have a link .. I know their site but do not find any simple switch :cry:

[grayson]

Hi Tom,

Sorry, i would post the link if i knew how to ?, bit of a duffer at that sort of thing !!!, anyway nav to O/C- hardware-switches or search part number 4TS7. Also take a look at the switches with the white plastic tops, take em off and you have a nice looking replica of a mil-spec switch, but at 6.50 euro each i won`t be using too many. Hope this helps, Grayson

[Deadman]

There is no need to purchase a toggle switch with a cap from them if you don't need the cap there are plenty of cheep switches listed.

http://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/hardware-switches-pushbuttons-korrys-c-24_55.html

Edited March 28, 2013 by Deadman

[TomDK]

Thank you for the links !

 

But the Switches and rotarys are the same I have here.

Most Panels are now fitted but on some I have to find smaller potis and rotarys. Next week I will make my sidepanels new and the panelholder cabinet a Little thinner, maybe than will fit the Panels. Right now on some Panels are the Switches to bright to the sides.

 

Today I nearly finished the UFC ... 10 hours soldering but it worked directly incl. all LEDs installed :thumbup:

 

So I am looking Forward for all the Panels, only CDU becomes hard cause the Monitor :cry:

[Deadman]

Your welcome for the links.If your panels are even close to spec the Potentiometers and rotaries should fit unless you have built your sport instructor out of 19mm MDF. with out using some 90 degree aluminum angel to anchor on to.

[TomDK]

UFC build

 

Yihaaa .....

 

The last 2 days I build my new UFC from Linden.

Great, great, great !!! :thumbup:

 

# Soldering the LEDs was a nightmare, but it worked for me.

# Secons Step was soldering bridges for the Brydling-Board Connections. I

have to use only one plug for the whole UFC, diverted in 2 strings.

# Next step was soldering the diodes on the Switches.

# Ribbon cable to the diodes on the switches.

# Green LEDs 12 Volt from the cockit illumination mounted

 

Test: Connecting the whole unit to the Brydling-IO-Card. It works directly ... many many luck :lol:

 

# Gluing the box together

# Mounting the front panel with screws

# Gluing the buttons to the switches with Loctite, hopefully it holds

 

Next steps:

 

# Painting or gluing decals

# Fixing the ribbon cable with glue

# Mointing 3 LEDs for the MasterCaution

 

TESTING .......

[MacFevre]

Great looking UFC! One question, what is the LED strip for in the back?

[TomDK]

My whole simpit is with green LEDs generel illuminated and dimmable .

The strip will be connected to this.

 

Cheers Tom

[BigfootMSR]

Any news on the CDU backing plates? I tried to send Linden a PM but his box was full.