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Centre console switch panel

Post by robhho123 » Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:12 pm

Hi All

I have quite a lot of electronics running in my bongo and when we've been camping for a while I find I run the battery down reasonably quickly
So I've been working on a switch panel that going to sit in the compartment under the centre console arm rest as I found I don't tend to use
that space, So I took the centre console off and 3D scanned it so I could design the switch panel fit nicely. I've attached some pictures below
of my progress, I've done a rough 3D print but I still have more to do,new wiring loom, new fuse box etc
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Re: Centre console switch panel

Post by Roy748 » Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:58 pm

That is really cool and neat...
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Re: Centre console switch panel

Post by robhho123 » Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:08 pm

Thanks its a work in progress, Will keep you all posted.
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Re: Centre console switch panel

Post by Bob » Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:56 pm

Neat. =D>
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Re: Centre console switch panel

Post by robhho123 » Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:00 am

That really Interesting,
It is amazing how far technology has come along in scanning speed and accuracy, I use it every day of the
week to scan engine's, gearboxes, chassis etc and it makes my life easier to design up parts. But there an expensive bit of kit.
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Re: Centre console switch panel

Post by Alkers » Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:24 am

Awesome work which I saw on instagram also.

If you find you're running down your battery frequently, the attached is apparently a very reasonably priced monitor. You would normally have to pay at least five times that price for something with decent accuracy. I'm waiting on delivery of mine.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07 ... UTF8&psc=1
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Post by g8dhe » Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:35 am

Indeed, that's a good price and a reasonable design from the limited info available.
There are also some other designs out now as well it seems see here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100A-TK15-Pr ... 2538730466
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Re: Centre console switch panel

Post by robhho123 » Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:30 pm

There a good Idea I was looking at getting one but as I new what draw I have on the battery using a multi meter
I'm wanting to isolate things like the dvd player, android stereo etc as they don't fully turn off. and I have bought a couple 500A 12v Isolaters
so I can disconnect the vehicle battery and when needed link the two battery's together as I wan't to be able to start the bongo and not worry
about it possibly being dead becuase lights being left on or it being sat on the drive for a long period of time.

We'll see anyway I will get it all done then think it was a waste of time :lol:
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Re: Centre console switch panel

Post by carpingmad95 » Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:28 pm

I am selling a centre console if anyone is interested
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143772604343 ... 1555.l2649
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Re: Centre console switch panel

Post by Ian » Tue Oct 06, 2020 6:44 pm

Sarry. No selling allowed on the open part of the Forum. As you are a first time poster we will overlook it this time but please don't do it again. Instead, for items under £100 use the free Classifieds section at viewforum.php?f=68
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Re: Centre console switch panel

Post by carpingmad95 » Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:15 pm

I am sorry I did not realise , I would not have broken the rules knowingly
I will follow the link you provided , thank you for your understanding
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