Panel pics
- danerazz
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Re: Panel pics
Just putting it back together
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- BucF16
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Re: Panel pics
Dane, What did you use for your labeling? I have a Brother P-Touch that I was going to use white lettering over clear, But your's looks wider than mine.
Thanks,
Bruce
Thanks,
Bruce
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- danerazz
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Re: Panel pics
It is a brother PT-P700 PC connected label maker, about $70 on Amazon. They have white on black .94” wide, and the label maker will spread the text out to cover double widths. That is how I did the switch labels. I designed it as one almost 2” wide label and it printed on two strips. You can see I slightly misaligned where the “t” in start is, the horizontal and vertical lines have a slight break. This is where the split in the labels is.
Overall I think they came out great, and the software has rulers so I was able to space everything exactly to my switch spacing. Plus the label maker will print clip art, pictures (b&w printing obviously) any font, lines, pretty much anything you could design in something in Word, you can design in the label software.
It might not look as good as the dry transfer system, but it is cheaper than buying a laser printer and easier to use, and easy to correct errors. If you need to replace or change a label in the future you can save the file on your computer and reprint or edit it.
https://www.amazon.com/Brother-P-Touch- ... her+ptp700
It also has a built-in template for handy wire label “flags”. Overall a really nice label printer. Only complaint is a bit of a learning curve on the software.
If you go his route, use the downloaded (free) software off the brother site, the software that auto-loads when you plug in the printer has limited function.
Overall I think they came out great, and the software has rulers so I was able to space everything exactly to my switch spacing. Plus the label maker will print clip art, pictures (b&w printing obviously) any font, lines, pretty much anything you could design in something in Word, you can design in the label software.
It might not look as good as the dry transfer system, but it is cheaper than buying a laser printer and easier to use, and easy to correct errors. If you need to replace or change a label in the future you can save the file on your computer and reprint or edit it.
https://www.amazon.com/Brother-P-Touch- ... her+ptp700
It also has a built-in template for handy wire label “flags”. Overall a really nice label printer. Only complaint is a bit of a learning curve on the software.
If you go his route, use the downloaded (free) software off the brother site, the software that auto-loads when you plug in the printer has limited function.
Dane
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Re: Panel pics
It will look a little like this when done
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Re: Panel pics
Thanks Dane. Your panel looks great! I'll try to emulate the same.
Cheers,
Bruce
Cheers,
Bruce
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Re: Panel pics
I used this company for the vinyl N numbers and EXPERIMENTAL placard on my plane and was very satisfied with product and service.
https://doityourselflettering.com/
I'm going to order some smaller placards for my panel and see how it comes out. The web site design tool indicates it will accept letters down to 1/4 inch high. I'm thinking 3/8 or 1/2 inch would be the best for marking the panel. The nice thing about the vinyl transfer is no background tape. It would be a little more expensive but if you have to buy a $70 label maker it might be cheaper. I bought a DYMO label maker that prints on heat shrink so I could mark all my electric cables. I used the white on black labels for my panel. It looks pretty good but it would look better without the background tape.
https://doityourselflettering.com/
I'm going to order some smaller placards for my panel and see how it comes out. The web site design tool indicates it will accept letters down to 1/4 inch high. I'm thinking 3/8 or 1/2 inch would be the best for marking the panel. The nice thing about the vinyl transfer is no background tape. It would be a little more expensive but if you have to buy a $70 label maker it might be cheaper. I bought a DYMO label maker that prints on heat shrink so I could mark all my electric cables. I used the white on black labels for my panel. It looks pretty good but it would look better without the background tape.
John Nealon
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Re: Panel pics
I agree, but I used 10 and 8 pt. lettering. And if I need to make changes.... and I get them right away, don’t have to wait.
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Re: Panel pics
My new Honey Comb Carbon Fiber Panel. It looks awesome.
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Re: Panel pics
Had Randy over at carbon concepts make me a blank out of carbon fiber. I put in a GRT Sport EX to go with the EIS that was in it.
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Re: Panel pics
Here is an update on my panel clear coat, labels etc
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Re: Panel pics
Garmin G3X Touch, Garmin G5, Garmin Radio & Transpoder.
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Re: Panel pics
Picture of my panel
Switches arent in it yet
Switches arent in it yet
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SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
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Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: Panel pics
BDA, Very nice! Thanks for sharing. I plan to create a similar panel where you can see the bones in the back. I'm still vacillating between the iLevel 3 AW or a GRT Sport EX.
Bruce
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Bruce Johnson Highlander # 393
"Because I fly, I envy no man on Earth"
Builder web site:
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Re: Panel pics
Thanks Bruce
I used MGL
Super nice guys!
I used MGL
Super nice guys!
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: Panel pics
I'm looking at MGL too. I really like how they connect engine leads to the firewall through a block on either side; as opposed to having all leads running through a conduit.
Bruce Johnson Highlander # 393
"Because I fly, I envy no man on Earth"
Builder web site:
http://www.bruceshighlander.blogspot.com
"Because I fly, I envy no man on Earth"
Builder web site:
http://www.bruceshighlander.blogspot.com