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1. 06:29 AM - epanelbuilder (Xpanel5000) (Michael Crowder)
2. 08:04 AM - Wiring Skytec, one more time (923te)
3. 09:09 AM - Re: epanelbuilder (Xpanel5000) (Dan Beadle)
4. 11:27 AM - Re: Wiring Skytec, one more time (Robert L. Nuckolls, III)
5. 11:42 AM - Highlight One (Matt Dralle)
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Subject: | epanelbuilder (Xpanel5000) |
--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Michael Crowder" <sonex293@nc.rr.com>
For another option, I've been playing around with XPanel5000 available at
http://www.xpanelsoftware.com <http://www.xpanelsoftware.com/> . Haven't
seen anyone mention the software here. It's currently in beta testing and
the software is available in the download section. The author hasn't said
how much the final version is going to cost, but I'm having fun designing
different panels for my project. I've been able to add instruments not in
the current inventory, and I've even updated the panel outline to match what
I'm planning. There is a web based version, but I've found
epanelbuilder.com to be much faster to use. The last site update changed
the release date from Nov 05 to April 06, probably a Sun-N-Fun release.
Just thought I would pass this info along to fellow builders.
--Michael Crowder
Sonex #293
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Subject: | Wiring Skytec, one more time |
--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "923te" <923te@cox.net>
I've searched the archives and still am a bit confused as to the best way to wire
the Skytec.
Skytec suggests separating the S-Lead from the Battery lead of the starter's solenoid
and wiring from the start switch direct to the S Lead leaving the Starter
solenoid directly connected to the battery per link:
http://www.skytecair.com/Wiring_diag.htm
Seems like this would effectively be the same as Z-22 with the simplification of
one less contactor / solenoid.
What am I missing? No diode protection?
Sure appreciate any help here.
Thanks,
Ned
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Subject: | epanelbuilder (Xpanel5000) |
--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Dan Beadle" <Dan.Beadle@hq.InclineSoftworks.com>
This is really pretty cool - do you know what they are going to charge
for the real version? Right now, it is fully functional and free (thru
4/1 next year). Looks like I might design my panel before then.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
Michael Crowder
Subject: AeroElectric-List: epanelbuilder (Xpanel5000)
--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Michael Crowder"
<sonex293@nc.rr.com>
For another option, I've been playing around with XPanel5000 available
at
http://www.xpanelsoftware.com <http://www.xpanelsoftware.com/> .
Haven't
seen anyone mention the software here. It's currently in beta testing
and
the software is available in the download section. The author hasn't
said
how much the final version is going to cost, but I'm having fun
designing
different panels for my project. I've been able to add instruments not
in
the current inventory, and I've even updated the panel outline to match
what
I'm planning. There is a web based version, but I've found
epanelbuilder.com to be much faster to use. The last site update
changed
the release date from Nov 05 to April 06, probably a Sun-N-Fun release.
Just thought I would pass this info along to fellow builders.
--Michael Crowder
Sonex #293
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Subject: | Re: Wiring Skytec, one more time |
--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Robert L. Nuckolls, III" <nuckollsr@cox.net>
At 10:03 AM 11/12/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "923te" <923te@cox.net>
>
>I've searched the archives and still am a bit confused as to the best way
>to wire the Skytec.
>
>Skytec suggests separating the S-Lead from the Battery lead of the
>starter's solenoid and wiring from the start switch direct to the S Lead
>leaving the Starter solenoid directly connected to the battery per link:
>
>http://www.skytecair.com/Wiring_diag.htm
>
>Seems like this would effectively be the same as Z-22 with the
>simplification of one less contactor / solenoid.
>
>What am I missing? No diode protection?
>
>Sure appreciate any help here.
See http://members.cox.net/bob.nuckolls/strtctr.pdf
for an explanation of how modern two-stage starter solenoids
place an extraordinarily high stress on starter switches. See:
http://members.cox.net/bob.nuckolls/StarterWiring.pdf
for three variations on a theme for energizing the modern
starter solenoid. My personal recommendation would be for
the architecture described in the z-figures using a B&C
S702-1 starter contactor with the spike catcher diode built
in. Other contactors are suitable but need an external diode
(1N5000 series . . . from Radio Shack. About $1 each in packages
of 2).
The above links are temporary . . . my website in San Diego
is down (as are all others on that server). I got word
from my newly acquired net-guru that our new server site is
up and running.
I'll be transferring aeroelectric.com to the new hardware in Andover
KS over the next week or so. When all the testing is finished,
we'll register the new IP address with the world and the
'Connection will be completely self sustaining. The really neat
thing is that my server is located in the basement of the
tech-support guy . . . I'm hoping for aero outages due to changes
on other folks sites and tightly coupled service when my
machine needs it!
Bob . . .
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