IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED//Laser Cut Electrical Panel: Take 2-Episode 142
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- This week is our electrical panel redemption arc and we couldn't be more pleased with the results.
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Tom Lipton always says "nothing built too strong even broke." Use the clear plastic on the back with slots for the wires to pass through. Add matching labels from the front and with the door open, you'll know exactly what you're working on.
This panel is going to be better than any made by a boat builder because it is expandable. Beautiful workmanship.
most crazy talented family and workmanship second to none and why these guys don't have at least 500,000 subscribers is beyond me
What I‘ve done with our GX Touch 70 is flush mount it without the plastic frame. That way it looks a looot better. Just a hint from perfectionist to perfectionist… 😉⛵️
Just a tip for when you route the cables from the door to the box…
Set up the loom so that it TWISTS instead of folds the wires.
E.G. anchor the loom at the top of the door on hinge side, and bottom of box also hinge side.
This results in wires lasting longer by twisting when you open the door, instead of bending in the same place each time.
Cheers Neil.
They are only mistakes if you repeat them. Until then they're opportunities to learn. I like your approach: if it's worth doing it's worth overdoing. It's hard to build something too strong.
Still moving forward - bravo(you will be glad you didn’t rush too much as you will be living with everything you create now for a long time! )
Thanks so much! 😊
You could get a sheet (or two) of multilayer laminate label. And use the laser to create and cut a large label for the front of the panel, and cover the screws for that ultimate professional look.
The panel is looking amazing! Congratulations!
Looks fantastic! Following this project closely.
Looks great! I know how much you love to buy tools. Instead of countersinking the screws by hand you can use a countersink micro stop to get the depth perfect every time. These are really common in aircraft construction. They sell these online for $20-$40 and adjustable in .001" increments. .
When you are cutting out parts from a big sheet don't cut the entire periphery, leave two or three 1/32" gaps in the cut. This way the parts won't jump out and block the head from moving. These are real easy to snap out when you are done and a little sandpaper will clean up any remaining shards.
Ty. Love the panel. Cant wait to see it up and running. I don't know if you have thought about your labels yet. But can the x-tool cut and engrave brass? Anodized it black so that when you engrave it the brass shows through. Or brass plate with black or red lettering. Like you said electric panels can be sexy too 😅.
Cut the added supports down lower then the terminals and then do a few taller stand-offs to bolt the clear cover over. This way you have room to wire it up and future maintenance 👍
Amazing job on the panel!! So much better than ANY factory panel.
Have you tested to make sure you're stickers will stick to the matt finish? It's coming together nicely
Wow the Sound improvements are Great i used to have to turn Volume to High now I can hear every word on Normal Thank you make my Watching so much better Thanks Great Vlog
LED light to show what is on and off with the switches or even microfiber light to show the same thing.
Dude nice work as per usual. I was just wondering about ventilation? Seems like lots of heat , Just wondering?
Love the panel plan, nothing like getting grazed to come up with solutions
A countersink microstop would be a cheap investment.
Clear acrylic protector over the high voltage portion is a great solution to further decrease any chance of accidental contact. Ty even over-engineering, you do with a lot of thought.
Great series. Thanks for sharing! Stay safe ❤️
Wondering about heat management behind the panel and if the structural supports may hamper that
Here fot it... .Keep making mistakes that turn into jewels. Glad you got your extender.
hi dauntless crew great job, as a sparky we use cable trucking raceways between each run of breakers to dress the cable in, with the slots in the trucking and cover keeps the cables tidy hope this help. as a boat owner I've learnt so much from you guys. you are all amazing
Why not as a patron gift, create silhouettes of your catamaran ? A profile silhouette or an aerial one might look pretty cool. Maybe include date created and patrons name ?
From a new subscriber just a few weeks ago, I have enjoyed everyone of your videos, the knowledge of the victron setup sealed me as a long time subscriber.
By the way... my husband chalks up the cost of fails to education.... they were all part of the learning experience.
The amount of forethought that has gone into this design is incredible!
My suggestion... take a step back... say "Wow! This is coming along so amazingly! It is gonna be super awesome!!" Then say "I have the best family!!!' THEN... Have a really great day and know that we think you guys are all just super duper awesome!
Happy air conditioning!!!!
keep it up crew! Love all the detail you give!
you guys are talented, keep it up
3:09 Ty‘s Biden moment. 🤣
Looking good
Have you got a means of checking that the different incoming Voltages are actually powered EG voltmeter or power on lamps ?
Have an entire Life of planning, building and living with my creativity. Putting the highest amount of energy (with time) into Planning, lessens time with Living with creativity errors/redirecting. Of course Planning back then was a combination of sketching thoughts with pencil work followed with designing the package to accommodate as many foreseen issues as possible. But of course, that’s where unknown future problems are seeded. Rule of thumb has been to not be real close with capacity but to provide ~25% extra space with which to grow into on panel layouts. Sometimes it was necessary to provide ~50% or more extra room.
Tight install spaces can push the panel design to minimize expansion. Expect later down the road to come up with auxiliary adaptations Hence, wire routing needs further thought to accommodate possible expansion if required later. (This is usually the case!)
Existing design looks functionally pleasing. Choices of materials and assembly reflect creative beauty adding to ownership pride.
Marty Didier
You DA man outstanding
Make sure you have extra breakers for the future. Electrical part makers are ALWAYS changing their designs and dimensions.
For wiring - I suggest you group them all at the top (or bottom) of the hinge side of the door and then attach the opposite bottom (or bottom) on the cabinet side. That allows 30 inches to twist rather than folding. Even then you may need to leave slack on the cabinet side. The wires get pretty stiff when bundled up.
Color code the labels by voltage
You need to look into an aviation tool called a micro stop for uniform countersinks
Great video
If I combine every sailing channel that's offering a discount code, they'll be paying me to sell things to me. 🤔🎰
You could of installed threaded inserts in the plastic for the hinges to screw in. I would drilled pockets in the 1/2" material before laminating it to the face.
For reinforcement I would of used 3/4" x 2" L shaped aluminum that has 1-1/4" holes spaced 1/2" apart. Those holes could be used for wire management.
I need a laser, just because they’re freakin cool! 😍
Instead of the screw down zip ties. Get some of those little squares that have adhesive on one side and a little loop to run a zip tie thru on the other. If you ever have to cut the tie then the little attach piece is still there.
From experience I can tell you that the adhesive doesn‘t survive „boat“. But yes - buy those without adhesive and Sika them to the boat and they’ll last forever.
You know you could put a little grey and black paint on that canvas backdrop - and put a keg light behind you, at your feet, pointed up on the backdrop.
Ty...you need a DYMO Industrial label maker.
Absolutely priceless after a year or more. On Fountaine Pajot cats they write on the cables which looks really cool as well. But you can‘t reuse cables - otherwise you’ll go crazy… 😬
Give yourself access to the screws when you build the reinforcement spines.
Are you going to be easily able to add or remove the breaker screws with the spacers in place??
Why don’t you go from the top down? With your different voltages instead of left to right on your panel
Not.A.Patron... but my opinion is every boat should have a cribbage board within reach!! The XTool laser should allow for somecustomized designs. :) Ty should have plenty of scraps to get creative with.
A circuit breaker for every individual circuit sounds like miles of wiring in your future. Why not run sub panels in each hull? Also, are there nema 2000 smart modules available? Imagine using POE to jump between all your lighting, 1 wire run only, then programming in smart switches and/or using Siri / Alexa to control are your lighting. This concept could be further implemented to control hvac temp settings, anchor windless, bilge pumps, transfer pumps, etc, the sky is the limit. Obviously using Siri to drop your anchor is a bit ridiculous, but imagine having touch screens repeated at the helms, navigating, plus a wireless remote, and traditional foot controls on the bow that could all do the same thing. As for cost, you’d be surprised how much a $10 ESP32 board can handle with a little ingenuity.
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Boring!!!
Another episode of this old boat......destination nowhere
WTF is wrong with people, like you, that feel the need to talk smack? If you don't like the content, unsubscribe and move on, it's pretty simple.
…just like your comment. ☺️
@@spaRTan3246 there’s a difference between calling people out on their poor behaviour and being disrespectful for no reason other than you don’t like how long something is taking.