Hi all,
I've searched but can't find anything so I'll ask. Anyone have the dimensions of the sub-components to the overhead panel? For example, the fuel control panel. I'm building a proof-of-concept for my next overhead but I want to be able to remove/work on individual sub-components so I need the sizes for every one on the overhead.
Chris
I assume you are referring to the 737 overhead.
I've attached a zip file that has an autocad file from the Opencockpits download page, a sketchup file of the same file, and a document by Hessel Oosten, from The Netherlands regarding panel sizing and such. That should get you going.
Hi Warren,
Thanks for posting the attached Panel.zip file. This opens up as a Solidworks eDrawing, which cannot be converted into a drawing file .dwg
Do you have a version of this that is a .dwg or a .dfx ? Thanks.
BTW - I use AutoCAD14 and AlibreDesign.
Mike
Hi Mike.
The zip file contains the dwg. Is it not opening correctly?
I use TurboCAD and Sketchup
Just downloaded it and looked at all three files. Works perfect for me Warren.
Joe.
Thanks Warren (and yes I was talking about the 737---dooh!)
I do not have a CAD program so I went looking elsewhere. I ended up with a rough layout that will work. I'm working a building an overhead using square aluminum tubing as the frame and sheet metal for the panels. Low tech but better than the plywood I was using, which was too thick to and cumbersome for securing switches to. I post some shots later once I have something to look at.
FYI - Concerning downloading some of these CAD files that are posted... If you don't have a CAD application, here is a link to one that is free, which supports .dwg and .fsx file formats, as well as others. I have used it and it seems compatible with AutoCAD.
http://a9cad.en.softonic.com/ (http://a9cad.en.softonic.com/)
Mike
The reference scale is in cm but this should help