Space efficient switch panel

[jangoforhire]

I thought this was pretty cool, Front Panel Express:*Front Panel Design Software and CAD Conversion Service

Oh now this is pretty cool, I will be playing around with this tonight...good find!

I'm working on a switch mount in the center console where the 12v lighter and aux are located. I removed that bottom portion, and am planning on replacing it with a piece of 1/8" ABS plastic that fits right in there. I'm using OTRATTW 6 panel and 3 panel switch holders, however ill probably be leaving the 3 panel one covered for now. I'll try to take some pictures later today.

Sounds like a cool idea! Def get some pics up if you can that would be great.

this is where I plan on mounting my 3 switch holder...yeah you'll have to cut out the coin holder completely but it looks like there will be enough clearance underneith. I'll post pics and some details once I get my battery tray and start wiring everything

Yes you and I will be in the same boat here soon with tons of wiring to do! I am looking forward to it. Please do post up some pics/details once you mount these.

 

[deanyuan]

this is my first attempt at posting pics...

 

[deanyuan]

i couldnt figure out how to post two pictures for some reason... this is what it should look like eventually. I decided to buy two more switches to fill out the first panel.

 

[Dlak]

i couldnt figure out how to post two pictures for some reason... this is what it should look like eventually. I decided to buy two more switches to fill out the first panel.

Nice, that will look really cool with the switches lit up at night!

 

[MeBe4running]

i couldnt figure out how to post two pictures for some reason... this is what it should look like eventually. I decided to buy two more switches to fill out the first panel.

BINGO! This is why I LOVE this forum, this is the way to go for me. I have been faffing around with putting a 6 switch panel there.... having seen this, it is CLEARLY the way to go for me and my needs. Thank you SO much for posting this! :banana:

 

[Okki]

BINGO! This is why I LOVE this forum, this is the way to go for me. I have been faffing around with putting a 6 switch panel there.... having seen this, it is CLEARLY the way to go for me and my needs. Thank you SO much for posting this! :banana:

LOL... Because your REALLY need another project huh MeBe4running! hahaha :bravo:

Okki

 

[MeBe4running]

LOL... Because your REALLY need another project huh MeBe4running! hahaha :bravo:

Okki

sorry............ I also LOVE this forum because people like OKKI keep me in check, "MeBe4running, one project at a time, okay?"! :wink2:

 

[jangoforhire]

Alright I just caved and ordered a small fortune of OTRATTW switches. Really nice people over there, just give them a call if you have any questions.

As far as mounting goes, I think I will be using a combination of all the above methods that we have talked about. A few will go in the console, a few over to the left of the dash, and maybe one or two safety switches in front of the shifter, I will make it work. Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[jangoforhire]

Got my switches in today. They look great! He did the custom work and shipped them all the way across the country in like...3 days. Very impressed.

Let's just say I got a lot of switches, and I would need a lot of spade connectors to attach to the back. Did anyone get these?

OTRATTW

Is it worth it?
How do the wires connect to the back?