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I had two styles that were supposed to be the same size and annoyingly the one was loose. I replaced those.
Basically there are two “spring tabs” on the switch. I took a small flat file on edge and notched a slot for that ear to fall into so it wouldn’t rotate.
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Josh Esser
Flying SS7
Rotax 914iS
AirMaster Prop
Edmonton, AB, CWL3
Re: Show us your panel
Take a look at these. NTE makes dc rated switches
https://www.nteinc.com/switches/pdf/rocker-rd-hole.pdf
https://www.nteinc.com/switches/pdf/rocker-illum.pdf
Jeff
KF 5
340KF
Re: Show us your panel
These are pretty cool too.
https://rockerswitchpros.com/
Paul Morel
912 Speedster
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Thank you for all the ideas guys. I spent a couple hours today drilling, sanding with a dremel, filing a location notch and in the end I have a nice tight fit. Thanks for all input and thank you Carl for the phone call today. I understand the time issues with building a house.
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Here is the updated panel on my 1993 Kitfox 4:
Dynon D3 and 10" IPad with Foreflight along with UAvionix ADS-B In/out using old Narco transponder and new Icom VHF seems to be the best of old and new for me.
Kirby Cramer
Kitfox 4, Built 1993
NSI/Subaru 98HP, Warp Drive 70" three bade tapered ground adj. @ 22 deg. 90MPH cruise @ 3700 RPM.
Elison throttle body, Dynon D3 VSI, ForeFlight/Ipad 10",
uAvionix ADS-B in/out, Narco AT150 transponder, Icom 1220 VHF.
460 Hours
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Kirby,
Looks like you have made excellent use of your existing panel real estate. I love the uAvionix in/out, not outrageously priced - easy install and it tested out flawlessly. I have a smaller screen (7") with the iFly GPS which directly interfaces with the uAvionix.
Dave S
Kitfox 7 Trigear (Flying since 2009)
912ULS Warp Drive
St Paul, MN
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Thanks Dave,
Took a lot of trial to get things to fit without starting with a new panel.
The Ipad barely fits with a RAM mount (no case) and I gained some room by going from a 3" tach to a 2" digital. Really like the new Dynon D3 too.
Both have synthetic vision and remove with just a click. Nice to take your Ipad inside for lunch when your're deciding on the next stop!
Kirby Cramer
Kitfox 4, Built 1993
NSI/Subaru 98HP, Warp Drive 70" three bade tapered ground adj. @ 22 deg. 90MPH cruise @ 3700 RPM.
Elison throttle body, Dynon D3 VSI, ForeFlight/Ipad 10",
uAvionix ADS-B in/out, Narco AT150 transponder, Icom 1220 VHF.
460 Hours
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Does anyone have a .dxf or CAD file template of a Classic 4 panel? Looking into doing a panel upgrade. Thanks!
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I have a Solidworks file of my panel. However I flattened the the top curve a little to lower the overall height of the panel. Give me your email address and I will send it along with the file that added the lettering adjacent to the controls using a silkscreen process.
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Okay, looks like we cut some holes, progress buddy.
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