Panel Design Considerations

[Tom T]

Well lot's of thought and consideration have gone into panel design for my Kitfox. But the best test is to have as many eyes on it as possible, so I've linked to pdf copies of my electrical system design and panel layout

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2774681/Ele...m%20Draft2.pdf

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2774681/Kit...d%20Draft2.pdf

The panel features a D180, garmin 327, sl 40, aera 560, Ipad, with a PSEngineering intercom.

Most circuits are protected with fuses, with the exception of some I want to be able to disable but not us a switch.

One major question for the forum is about the use of a subpanel for mounting the throttle, choke, and carb heat controls. I like the idea of having these items not in the panel for ease of service. Are there any down sides?

The electrical system is Nuchols Z16 with some minor adjustments, and just the internal alternator.

Thanks in advance for any ideas...

[Av8r3400]

Is there a reason you did not want to use the SL40's internal intercom?

Otherwise awesome schematic and layout. Nearly identical to what I want to do.

[Tom T]

Av8r3400
The main one is the need to feed audio from the Dynon for alerts etc. Thanks

[Av8r3400]

There isn't a provision for aux in (music, ect) that you could have used?

I'm considering the iCom A210 for that reason.

[Dorsal]

There is also a cool little mix box from AeroElectric that works well (I use the intercom in the SL40).
Panel looks nice, I did not separate the throttle and have not regretted it yet. I find I can service stuff fairly well by just removing the glare shield.

[Tom T]

Guys,
Thanks again!

The SL 40 isn't going in the panel right away and I will use my handheld for most of the Phase I flight test.

The intercom is used and cheap, helps with integrating the handheld into the panel.

But I could mount it in the bay for the SL 40, and have the option to eliminate it when the comm radio is finalized.

I'm also waiting because of indications of a new comm radio to be available soon...

[jiott]

I put my throttle and choke on a small subpanel. This allows me to rotate the main panel down 90 degrees for service. I think it also puts the throttle knob at a very comfortable location-just under the main panel.

Jim