cdeerinck
Well Known Member
If any of you would like to get an EFII System 32, but lack the panel space for the controller, I just finished the design of mine and would be more than happy to email the plans to anyone interested. I suppose it could be used for any other single instrument that has the mounting size.
I had it professionally printed on an HP FusionJet out of 6/6 Nylon, and using All3DP.com it cost just under $100 including shipping and tax, in a ready to use matte black. I personally don't trust FDM 3D printing on a vibrating aircraft, but this 6/6 Nylon is the cat's meow. It is very strong and stable.
In an RV-8, to either side of the pilot is some "extra" room. Just cut a 3" hole in the cover plate as shown, and run your wires. You align the controller to face you at your preferred angle and tighten the ring on the underside. I put a dab of silicone on the ring and threads to hold it in place. Removable in a pinch, but not going anywhere until you want it to. If you want to drill and screw it into place, you can, but I think it's not necessary.
I had it professionally printed on an HP FusionJet out of 6/6 Nylon, and using All3DP.com it cost just under $100 including shipping and tax, in a ready to use matte black. I personally don't trust FDM 3D printing on a vibrating aircraft, but this 6/6 Nylon is the cat's meow. It is very strong and stable.
In an RV-8, to either side of the pilot is some "extra" room. Just cut a 3" hole in the cover plate as shown, and run your wires. You align the controller to face you at your preferred angle and tighten the ring on the underside. I put a dab of silicone on the ring and threads to hold it in place. Removable in a pinch, but not going anywhere until you want it to. If you want to drill and screw it into place, you can, but I think it's not necessary.