Instrument Panel - Proposed Layout

[Eric Page]

Start and start, so it works in either direction...for fun

I thought the ecu lanes each controlled the ignitions?

OK, I assumed that since the start switch had more than one active position, it had some ignition-related function -- hence the question. I don't know how Edge's ECU works; you're probably right about the Lanes.

[dothedr3w]

OK, I assumed that since the start switch had more than one active position, it had some ignition-related function -- hence the question. I don't know how Edge's ECU works; you're probably right about the Lanes.

Shadowrider is the expert on these engines!

And to everyone who nay-sayed the trim next to the throttle....I agree. I was obviously a bit gluey when I thought that up. It shall remain in the usual position.....perhaps doubled-up on the left stick, but not the passenger's.

[Redline]

Is it the Otto T5 tracstarr and yourself are using?

https://www.otto-controls.com/t5-4-w...tton-mini-trim

Yep that’s the one.

[dothedr3w]

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Well I just can't help myself. iPad re added, but downsized to a mini.

Green lights taken off the red switches. Replaced with red lights to illuminate only when there's a problem

Trim switch removed from panel (that was a real dumb idea)

Dumb light removed

General rearrange and cute little kitfox logo plate added

[dothedr3w]

Ok, here we are at version 56! It took a while for everyone's advice to soak in, but I think we're getting close!

[dothedr3w]

Well I might be steering towards Garmin for the sake of better autopilot servos (apparently), and a more useful AP panel. I've added a disconnect for the AP servos, as per shadow rider's advice on his build thread. I'm torn whether or not to keep the avionics master switch. As usual, feedback always welcome!

[jiott]

My opinion would be to move the throttle back down to a small sub-panel like you had before. Would leave more room on the main panel for future additions, and be more ergonomic IMHO.

[dothedr3w]

My opinion would be to move the throttle back down to a small sub-panel like you had before. Would leave more room on the main panel for future additions, and be more ergonomic IMHO.

Funny you should mention that...I moved it to the panel because I thought the sub-panel might be overkill, then I looked through the 'show us your panel' thread, and quite a few people use sub-panel idea, even if their panel isn't crowded.

What are your thoughts about a panel mount radio to occupy that space as opposed to a remote mount radio?

[dothedr3w]

Some along these lines? I don't think there much sense in an audio panel if I'm only running 1 comm radio, and skipping NAV/comm all together.

[jiott]

I would prefer a remote mount xspndr and a panel mount radio. You are fiddling with radio frequencies a lot and not having to go thru a touch screen is better IMHO. The xspndr is rarely touched.