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  1. 12-15-2011, 04:11 PM #11
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    Re: Backlighted avionics panel for GA cockpits

    Some progress here. The new backlighted frontplate is now installed into the avionics rack and is ready to be installed back to the sim cockpit. (the color is actually green. Iphone distorts the color).
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  2. 12-15-2011, 04:53 PM #12
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    Re: Backlighted avionics panel for GA cockpits

    Looks quite nice..
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  4. 12-19-2011, 03:48 PM #13
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    Re: Backlighted avionics panel for GA cockpits

    Up and running:
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  5. 12-19-2011, 05:17 PM #14
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    Re: Backlighted avionics panel for GA cockpits

    Wow!

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  6. 12-19-2011, 06:51 PM #15
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    Re: Backlighted avionics panel for GA cockpits

    Yep I want one too... Great job..
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  7. 12-19-2011, 07:42 PM #16
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    Re: Backlighted avionics panel for GA cockpits

    that looks amazing! great job! I have read EL Panels wouldn't work for back-lighting but it sure looks nice on your pics. I will have to give that a try.
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  8. 12-20-2011, 02:06 AM #17
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    Re: Backlighted avionics panel for GA cockpits

    Next thing is to figure out how to make the dual encoder knobs backlighted too. One way could be to drill multiple small holes to the bottom of both encoder knobs, the guide a small led through the front plate, below the knobs. Last thing would be to CNC carve the cap of the encoder knobs similar way that we did with the front plate. In the end only the encoder cap texts would be lighted and visible.

    Another way is to try to find a real G530 knobs (spare parts).
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    Re: Backlighted avionics panel for GA cockpits

    Just for your info. I ordered 2 x Garmin G530/430 rotating knobs for the panel.
    The price was appr. 42.35$ per device.

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