Show us your RV-10 Panel

[jliltd]

Originally Posted by Dozer

I would like to share about my experience with ordering an aluminum panel through Xometry. They have charged me around 300$ inculding a delivery fee from Mexico.

So, I just uploaded my STEP file of the panel, clicked the button Order and in 3 weeks later I received a panel. It was very easy. I really like the quality of their laser cutting and tolerance. All the holes on the panel have been designed with the tolerance +0.2 mm to the actual diameter of the switches, LEDs (every single item was measured with a caliper during engineering process... Don't TRUST the drawings provided by manufactures!!! ) And the actual diameters on the panel I received are exactly +0.3 mm

Dozer. Since you are using a laser cutting service you have the option of having them leave a tooth inside the switch and breaker holes for indexing and keeping them from moving. I even do it when there is a keyed magneto switch. So no extra switch locking holes or indexing washers are needed for the components. Attached is an example of the hole configuration I am talking about. I have these laser cut and it works out really well. I do have to do a little bit of slag clean up with a small file but it only takes a few seconds. Both methods (holes or indexing teeth) yield very professional results.

[trischbieter]

Curious if you know the weight associated with the complete setup?

[Dozer]

Originally Posted by jliltd

Dozer. Since you are using a laser cutting service you have the option of having them leave a tooth inside the switch and breaker holes for indexing and keeping them from moving. I even do it when there is a keyed magneto switch. So no extra switch locking holes or indexing washers are needed for the components. Attached is an example of the hole configuration I am talking about. I have these laser cut and it works out really well. I do have to do a little bit of slag clean up with a small file but it only takes a few seconds. Both methods (holes or indexing teeth) yield very professional results.

I like a hole for a washer with a pin. But if someone really need to have a tooth, make it bigger and then file it to specific size. Laser unable to do very small teeth (they are melting at the tip).

But the reason I like those extra locking holes - my panel is a sandwich (aluminum base + fiber carbon overlay). And I don't make locking holes in the carbon fiber panel.

[DCBrown198]

Not the best pic but you get the idea.

Dual Dynon HDX 1100, Dynon Comms (2), Garmin GPS 175, Garmin 340 Audio Panel. Not shown on left side...E-Mag dual electronic ignition switches.

I have no VHF nav radios. The Garmin GPS-175 gets me around in IFR. I've flown a few flights in IFR weather and have never missed that VHF Nav capability.

[mark manda]

Thinking about attending Airventure for the first time in fifteen years to celebrate Rv10 anniversary

[Jesse23]

Aerosport symmetrical panel, all Garmin, remote com 2 behind luggage bulkhead.
2 E-Mags. Last pic I moved the AP head down where glove box was. Can fly right/left seat wo issue to panel layout. VPX Pro for circuitry.

[Dad's RV-10]

Pics rotated:

[Jesse23]

Thanks Brad for the rotation fix.