New Klixon switch covers

[AH-1 Cobra Pilot]

I have been fiddlefucking with my dual extruder addition for way too long, trying to get it to work correctly.  I think I am getting close to having it done.  Once I am, I plan to print white switches with black lettering embedded, which I think will be the best solution.  Standby for more...

[ArtVandelay]

Stupid ?, do you just pry off the old and snap on the new without removing the switch from the panel, or is there preferred method to R&R the covers?

[carusoam]

They have a compression type fitting.  Brittleness may break them.

Look at the shapes that have been printed for how to be nice to the plastic pieces.

-a-

Edited January 31, 2017 by carusoam

[timpercarpio]

I would buy a whole set, especially if they're labeled. 

[Chocks]

I dont need the second color inside. I embed the color back in after I engrave it.

All I need are plain white covers. I'll handle the rest. They need to be confirmed for fitment though. I don't want to engrave and finish a cover just to have it not fit the switch.

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[NotarPilot]

On 1/31/2017 at 3:45 PM, "Chocks" said:

I dont need the second color inside. I embed the color back in after I engrave it.

All I need are plain white covers. I'll handle the rest. They need to be confirmed for fitment though. I don't want to engrave and finish a cover just to have it not fit the switch.

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I can send you an original cover from one of my spare switches but I would like it back when you're done.  PM me an address and I'll mail it to you.

[Chocks]

I can send you an original cover from one of my spare switches but I would like it back when you're done.  PM me an address and I'll mail it to you.

Squawk Shoppe LLC
1320 Cabelas Dr
Unit 1333
Buda, Tx
78610


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[AH-1 Cobra Pilot]

The dual extruder prints still left something to be desired.  I used black and white PLA to print these covers.  I was hoping the 'black-lettered' version would not lose so much detail as does the recessed version of the lettering.  I also used some black fingernail polish on the one, which does fill the lettering better, but still not as nice as I would like it to be.

Chocks, I will send you a few with no lettering so you can try the engraving.  The nylon ones will probably be best, and they can be dyed any color.

[Marauder]

The dual extruder prints still left something to be desired.  I used black and white PLA to print these covers.  I was hoping the 'black-lettered' version would not lose so much detail as does the recessed version of the lettering.  I also used some black fingernail polish on the one, which does fill the lettering better, but still not as nice as I would like it to be.
Chocks, I will send you a few with no lettering so you can try the engraving.  The nylon ones will probably be best, and they can be dyed any color.

How is the fit?


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[AH-1 Cobra Pilot]

14 hours ago, Marauder said:

How is the fit?

They fit fine in my J.  The nylon parts will be more durable and less prone to breaking.

[helitim]

Any progress gentleman?  I need a full set of black w white letter covers.  Was hoping you have something good to report by now.

Tim

[Chocks]

I just got the first set of test switches in the mail. I'm not in the shop today, but should have some examples ready by the end of the week. I want to test fit in the plane and follow up with these guys to work out logistics, pricing, etc.
I don't see any issues so far, so it should go well.


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[Chocks]

Ok I'm about to laser these up for the test. Anything specific I should put on this first set @AH-1CobraPilot and [mention=10998]DCastor[/mention]?

 

 

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[AH-1 Cobra Pilot]

1 hour ago, "Chocks" said:

Ok I'm about to laser these up for the test. Anything specific I should put on this first set @AH-1 Cobra Pilot and [mention=8227]NotarPilot[/mention]?

Thanks for doing this!  On the 'top' face make it:

PUSH
ON

And on the 'bottom' face make it:

ELEV
TRIM

And/or:

NAV
LITE

Edited February 21, 2017 by Ah-1 Cobra Pilot
clarification

[Chocks]

Got it. So you are "Castor" or "Matt"?


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[dcastor]

I am Castor... Lettering doesn't matter to me. You might try to make sure you can fit STROBE/LITE or BOOST/PUMP. 

(/ = new line) 

Dave

[AH-1 Cobra Pilot]

13 hours ago, "Chocks" said:

Got it. So you are "Castor" or "Matt"?


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Matt.

[Chocks]

Ok here is test #1

 

 

Next we will do the pure white one and probably the black with white lettering

 

 

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[cnoe]

Best aftermarket lettering I've seen yet. Great job!


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[Chocks]

Also, that is just tests. Final versions will be super clean.

Creation in progress:

IMG_4483.TRIM.MOV

Edited February 22, 2017 by "Chocks"

[AH-1 Cobra Pilot]

On 2/22/2017 at 1:56 PM, "Chocks" said:

Also, that is just tests. Final versions will be super clean.

Creation in progress:

IMG_4483.TRIM.MOV

Holy Crap!  What is that thing?!?

[NotarPilot]

Shane those look great! I think you'll have a lot of interest in us Mooniacs wanting to buy them.

[Oscar Avalle]

They look great let me know when they get on the market please, I need a full set.


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[helitim]

It's been a few weeks since you gentlemen were going to run the test batches.  When can we order a set?  

Tim

[AH-1 Cobra Pilot]

One more try for dual-color 3-D printing replacement switch covers:

I increased the font size, which I did not want to do, and made the lettering deeper.  In fact, I think the back side looks better than the front, and I definitely need to center the NAV LITE.  These are printed in PLA, which is not suitable for long-term life in a hot cockpit; I should hope nylon, etc. can be made to look the same.