Silger Sonex

Build Log for Sonex 0849B

Instrument Panel Design

  • Panel Redesign – Part 5

    Panel Redesign – Part 5

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    Exported panel files in Solid Works to DXF format to upload into Front Panel Designer. Imported files and began placing text on panels. Used Futura font and 10pt size in most places. Printed out front panel designs full scale and taped to a cardboard mockup for test fitting once more panel components arrive. Hours Worked:…

  • Panel Redesign – Part 4

    Panel Redesign – Part 4

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    Finished designing instrument panel assembly and creating drawings to print mockups prior to manufacturing Hours Worked: 1.86

  • Panel Redesign – Part 3

    Panel Redesign – Part 3

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    Designed cutouts in stock panel blank to make panel cover removal easier. Began recreating assembly drawing with updated panel covers. Still need to model throttle and mixture controls along with circuit breakers Hours Worked: 2.89

  • Panel Redesign – Part 2

    Panel Redesign – Part 2

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    Started to redesign panel layout. Used most of old drawing but transferred and confirmed dimensions into new files. Split panel into three separate files to make import into Front Panel Designer easier. Opted to remove bottom features due to clearance issues with ignition switch. Added bottom panel for throttle, mixture, and trim controls. Hours Worked:…

  • Panel Redesign – Part 1

    Panel Redesign – Part 1

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    After discovering issues with the panel cover, reached out to Sonex tech support and obtained original STL file. Printed out layout and compared to existing panel blank; much better fit. Converted STL into Solidworks file for panel redesign. Hours Worked: 2.08

  • Panel Decals

    Panel Decals

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    Updated CAD design to include tail number and passenger warning. Modeled trim wheel and updated dimensions for GPS175. Printed out design full scale and mocked up on actual instrument panel blank Hours Worked: 4.34

  • Starting to Place Components

    Starting to Place Components

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    Created assembly file and began fitting components to panel cutout in SolidWorks. Created rough model for switch panels and GPS175 and inserted to panels. Laid out cutouts for panel power, light dimmer, and circuit breakers. Need to model cutout for ignition switch once dimensions are determined. Hours Worked: 3.00

  • Creation of Panel CAD Model

    Creation of Panel CAD Model

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    Uploaded picture of panel into SolidWorks and created model of panel blank. Downloaded .STEP files of Dynon components and modeled cutouts per installation instructions. Hours Worked: 5.00