I had done it for the tip-up in my RV7 which is the same design/concept for a RV9 if it is a tip up. I added two micro switch on each side of the canopy latching mechanism that locks the two sides. I don't know if I have a picture of it, I will look and if I found it, I will attach it. It is fairly easy to do. I do remember the ground wire went to both switches and joined into one wire to my LED light. This way if either switch was closed (I used NO switch) it would light up my LED.
Hey Michael,
As a starting point, download the G3X Touch Canopy Warning Read-Me file from the general downloads section of the Vans website. Lots of useful information and ideals for the warning switch.
John Van Lieshout
RV6A QB 85%
AeroSport IO-375 (195hp)
2 screen G3X suite
I realize you are talking slider here. I did a microswitch on the latch for my tipup.
When the tipup canopy lug is present (down by the latch), and you engage the latch fully, it will close the switch. Maybe you can do something similar on the slider latch?
I'm putting in annunciation for p-brake and canopy.
Does anyone know of a microswitch mount design for the canopy where it engages the latch mechanism.
Thanks
Maybe a proximity or sensor switch mounted on the windshield roll bar to detect a magnet or ferrous metal in place of the aluminum latch? I would stay away from mounting any kind of switch on the ?moving? canopy simply because of the inevitable wear of the wires.
John Van Lieshout
RV6A QB 85%
AeroSport IO-375 (195hp)
2 screen G3X suite