Tonight I came up with what I believe will be the right placement for the remote components behind the panel. Initially, it looks like everything will fit in with room to install all the necessary wiring harnesses and d-sub connectors. On the left side, I need to determine the orientation of the boxes. I think setting the vertical power and transponder vertically against the sub-panel, with the standby battery sitting on a tray at the bottom of the space will result in the best clearance. However I’ll keep options open and try both.
Now I need to work out the tray structure I need to build to hold these components. I’ve seen a few ideas, but need to settle on a plan.
Right side mock-up. Com radio, remote audio panel, engine monitor, air data receiver, and satellite data receiver. the white tape indicates the approximate location of the canopy frame when closed.The actual boxes oriented as they will fit in the space. Black box is the satellite receiver, and it has a specific required orientation. It’ll be raised to allow connectors to pass underneath.Option 1 for left side orientation. This gives the most clearance from the bottom edge of the screen recess. another unknown is how much space I need behind the switches which sit below the screen on this side. I may need to install the switches temporarily to check this out.Option 2 for the left side. This would be my preferred orientation, but there might be a clearance issue.
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Do you need to leave air gaps between the boxes or do they not get hot
Those weetbix cartons are really handy
Do you need to leave air gaps between the boxes or do they not get hot
Those weetbix cartons are really handy