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Old 12-04-2007, 07:10 AM
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"What do you mean, the instructions don't include English?"
"A long since deceased mouse ate the original wire labels, darn!"
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Old 12-04-2007, 10:43 AM
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Hi Louise:

Be sure to make Paul run the serial output of the SL-30 to the Dynon. You're going to LOVE the Dynons. Make sure you have the latest 4.0 firmwares. It's awesome.
That's absolutely in the plans Jamie! I start wiring tonight - that's the part I really enjoy. One of the nice things about the SL-30 is that the dedicated indicator uses one set of connections, and the serial out goes to the Dynons - it just makes things really simple. I like that on my GRT's as well - so unlike the old avionics days.

Serial links rule!

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Old 12-04-2007, 11:35 AM
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Pick up serial in from a Garmin handheld GPS and you can load nav and com freqs right into standby (or active) for whatever station is active in the gps or nearest your position... but you probably already knew that too.
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Old 12-05-2007, 07:46 AM
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Regarding legend lights, if that is what was pictured in the previous post. I find that they will get my attention just fine in darker conditions, but in direct sunlight no way. I am experimenting with removal of the "grain of wheat" bulbs, drilling out the back end, and inserting a very bright LED imbedded in silicone. I cannot report results yet as I am waiting for my LED order to come in. Rather than solder my own resistors, I found some prewired LEDs that are 12 V ready. They are coming from Hong Kong, I can report how they work out if there is interest. Has anyone else done this?

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Old 12-05-2007, 08:19 AM
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I am experimenting with removal of the "grain of wheat" bulbs, drilling out the back end, and inserting a very bright LED imbedded in silicone.
How about just using these?



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Old 12-05-2007, 02:11 PM
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Randy,

I had bought some anunciator lights from Stein, and I also found somewhere else LED replacements in the form of a bulb, with a resistor built in. Same fitting/cap. Bright and work very well. No need to futz around with silicone if you can locate the right LED eplacement bulb.

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Old 12-05-2007, 03:38 PM
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Mikey tried on his new panel today, and I think it fits him well!



And a straight-on shot:


And he's getting a few patches on old holes, plus a new hole or two on the sub-panel. (Those things can look like Swiss Cheese after a few panel iterations!)


Not bad for a week's worth of work, huh? Now the panel is back on the bench, and ready for wiring. Hopefully, that should go quickly - this one is pretty simple!

On annunciators and lights - there are actually quite a few cool alternatives - the problem is finding them, as they are not sold for consumer use, and you have to know how to find them - or stumble on them in a surplus place! I find that the ones we're using on Louise's panel are plenty bright - remember that they are rarely in direct sun, as they are tucked up high under the glare shield. That has been my experience in the Val as well.

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Old 12-05-2007, 04:11 PM
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I found a supply of ready-made square LED lights that are perfect for annunciators - set up for 12 volts already. All I really had to make was the bezel. Unfortunately, they were in a surplus bin at a place I know, so I can't tell you where to get them, or even who makes them. I admit that I bought a bunch....for "future projects"....
Hi Paul,

What systems did you make the annunciators for? Are two for the dynon alerts?
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Old 12-05-2007, 04:22 PM
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Hi Paul,

What systems did you make the annunciators for? Are two for the dynon alerts?

D180 Alert (Master Alarm)
Oil Pressure (driven by a switch - for if everything else is dead!)
Fuel Pump On
Landing Light On
Taxi Light On

My philosophy is a couple warnings and then some "Hey Dumbie" lights to tell you that you've left stuff on....

Paul
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Old 12-05-2007, 04:45 PM
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Very cool refit, Paul. You are a craftsman.

So why no map box? The area over on the right looks ripe for one.
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