Hi Brantel,
I am doing the same upgrading my RV-8 with G3X and GTN650, I have two question for you, how do you fix congifuration module for GTN650 and how you get GTN into demo mode.
Merry Christmas to you all,
Fernando
Fernando,
I'm not sure what you mean by "fix" the configration module. It's installation is pretty straight forward. Wire it to pins 62, 62, 64, & 65 on P1001 and slide it into the slot on the connector. Garmin provides an insulator to wrap around the module before mounting.
I haven't done this yet, but per the manual, you just take Pin1, P1002 to ground to get into demo mode.
bob
Bob,
About demo mode I was looking for that kind of demo mode by software in VFR GPS, this one is my first IFR GPS.
Brian, that is looking very good indeed.
Is the Xpndr back plate just sitting there, or is it interconnected to the other wiring??
What about the EFIS wiring, or is that next on the list?
Carry on, you are going to be ready go go to work for Stein soon
I know this is Brian's thread and do not want to hijack it. But ...
For those considering a major panel job - first time or upgrade - look at it like everything else in the build process. You can tackle it many different ways. Break it up into small tasks and find a sequence that works for you.
I got paralyzed on my "moder VFR panel" project. For me, rather than build the harnesses "device by device" I found I have better luck building "protocol by protocol". I did the CAN Bus first; then serial communications; then audio; and finishing with power.
My method may not work for everyone but I hope anyone wanting to do their own panel consider its not as complicated as it may first seem.
Of course, after buying all the materials, all the special tools, and all the spare parts, I'm pretty sure Stein could have done it for the same (or even less) money.
If you're in the ESVA area and doing a panel, I will probably have what you need
Now back to Brian's regularly scheduled awesomeness.
How many have external antennas? Six?That's 9 total! Hope I don't get lost!
How many have external antennas? Six?
Brantel,
Great looking glass panel. Very nicely laid out.
I am going to try and prevent any from being on the exterior of the aircraft.
1 in the PFD either on the glarshield or under the cowl
1 in the MFD either on the glarshield or under the cowl
1 in the PFD2 may not even put an antenna on this one, only one is required for the G3X and I plan two for redundancy.
1 in the GTN650 under the cowl, already mounted
1 in the GDL39 either on the glarshield or under the cowl
1 for the APRS xmitter in the right wingtip
1 in the Aera 796 either on the glarshield or under the cowl
1 in my IPhone not required
1 in my IPad not required
I can guess but what are we talking for total cost of this setup, minus the labor ? 20-30k ? It's awesome.
A buddy of mine said I was not going to be happy until my RV's cockpit looked like this:
Brian,
Any tips for inserting the 22ga wires into those high density pins?
Stein built my panel and I have a input switch on my AP also. I/we could not find a way to ensure known input from G3X and/or the 650, thus the switch.
If there is another way, it would be good to know a solid answer and eliminate the switch.
In my case, the panel is wired without a switch. For me that is just one less switch that could be in the wrong position. The 650 is wired to the G3X, and the G3X is wired to the autopilot. So the AP is always controlled by the G3X.
If for some reason in what I anticipate to be a rate circumstance, the autopilot steering commands don't work, I can steer the autopilot from the control head or just hand fly it.
For me anyway, it is simpler to just work with a known configuration and simpler to know what to do if that configuration fails..
Brian I have been meaning to ask you, what did you use to power up your panel? Mine is installed and yet to be powered. Thinking of putting a trickle charger on the battery and starting my video game. Remember mine is only 2 screens, not all of us are rich! What are your thoughts?