Over the last few weeks I have spent many hours researching and planning the overall wiring architecture … the “Wiring Backbone”. Consequently, there hasn’t been much actual progress in the workshop, which has been frustrating….
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Most of the last couple of weeks has been spent at the computer planning the “Backbone” of the electrical installation. More of that later … !! Wing Root Connectors But I did move a few…
The work described in this post covers the wiring harness installation described in OP-55 in the build manual. Those following along with this build will know that I have decided to install wiring as recommended…
Starting to get more complicated now, so another diagram definitely needed. Having fitted a GMU 11 Magnetometer, changes to the Van’s (Stein) harness have to be made, since the CanBus now has to route to…
Once the avionics boxes were installed, it was time to focus on wiring the aeroplane. Since I’d decided to wire the lighting as per AeroLED’s advice, and also the servos as per Garmin best practice,…
I spent a pleasant afternoon spent assembling the previously prepared parts whilst installing the AeroLED Sunspot Landing Lights. The manual asks you to prepare spacers 10mm long, which I had done. When I nipped up the bolts against the…
This wiring was my first exposure to DSub Pins : ) Again, lots of advice on the web, the most useful I found being on the EAA site (Circular Plastic Connectors) and SteinAir. I had…
Having come up with an overall plan for the wing wiring, I decided to produce wiring diagrams detailing the wire sizes and connector pins to make it easier whilst making the harnesses. They will also…
This section of the manual is all about installing the wing wiring and Pitot/AOA tubes. So, lots of design decisions have had to be made! When at Oshkosh last year I very much admired Rick…
Canopy Side Skins Now the glareshield is painted, it’s time to permanently install the precious canopy onto its frame. The match drilled holes along the top of the Side Skins are dimpled, but don’t forget…