Building plug-and-play wiring harness for a Kitfox
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
- Here is a broad overview of the build process of a plug-and-play wiring harness for a Kitfox it is a fully prebuilt system that is built up around Garmin avionics and Rotax motors. It allows the builder or install the entire system in less than a day. Hope everyone enjoys the build process, I will be back to building the Phoenix Fox soon!
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Video from Kitfox Aircraft, Install of pre build harness
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Where's your updates? Curious how it's coming along.
Can you walk through how you make each type of connector, including the proper tools? That would be awesome.
When I built my kit car I went for pre made wiring looms and people said I was daft due to the cost, but this really shows the time, effort and, more importantly, skill the goes in to making one of these just so that idiots like me can't get it wrong! Excellent work!
Computer networking guy here...I can't get over how neat the cable management is! Awesome job!
Nick, so glade to see u doing well!😤😤😤I’m so glade that you’re building another Kit fox and getting right back in the air. I crashed in 1978 but didn’t get hurt except for my pride and it scared the crap out of me. My instructor and friend made me get right back in a plane to quiet my fears. It worked. Your body will heal, it takes longer for you mind to trust your action again. You will do well. Keep flying my friend.
Where are you at Nick, hope you are well, but we need an update Buddy, we donated to you bro
Took me a while to realize that’s a tilt table! Genius setup and soooo clean! Not only do you have skills, Nikk, but you’re organized with it... the holy grail when it comes to makers, IMHO.
Was thinking about you today! Hope life is well! Would love to see an update!
Nothing more satisfying that a clean wire installation.
Nikk, will you be posting any additional videos?
I love to do the wiring and programming of canbuss control systems, ive done aircraft wiring both fixed wing non-press. and pressurized cabins , as well as helicopters also automotive heavy duty trucks, firetrucks, military ect..also build harnesses and troubleshooting electrical and control systems on almost any forms of transportation out there it the kind of job that keeps you on your toes as well as makes you pay attention to details at all times and neatness/ organization, documentation and labeling. I don't get why so many people are scared of any form of wireing I find it fun 99% of the time the 1% is when you have to fix other ppls f ups just to properly diagnose the real problems.
Nikk, you look at that and say “I don’t mind a challenge”, I look at it and all I see is spaghetti 🤣
Nikk, you are a freaking wizard when it comes to wiring. I really enjoyed this. hope you keep improving.
Hi Nick, hope you are feeling better. Any new updates on the build coming soon? Looking forward to watching the build.
Amazing work Nikk. You have a nitch market that makes the installation of modern avionics and aircraft wiring possible for many who would never figure this out for themselves. You are amazing as well. I admire your true grit in recovering from your accident and coming out more productive and positive than ever.
I always liked the wiring process. Very nice/clean job!
ANY UPDATES???? Your content is always interesting Just wish we saw more of it on your channel!
Can't see a reason to do anything else when this is such art. Way cool Nikk.
Very nice work. Cool table layout. I need to rewire my old truck and that’d be a great method. Also, you mentioned 200 hours of learning to do this wiring.
… was that formal training, text books, random practice? I’d like to learn more about how you learned. Thanks and can’t wait to see more build vids on your new project. Glad it’s all coming together for you.
Hi Nikk,
Would you be willing to make a bit more of a tutorial video on the basics of wiring and how you find out what to connect where? I'm considering building a Just Aircraft Highlander and don't really have the budget to get a harness fabricated by an avionics shop. I'm a mechanical engineer, so electrics are a foreign territory for me!
Great to see you moving around freely on your feet again Nikk 👍
Hi from Australia Nikk. Good to see you getting back to normality again.
WOOHOO! Another video! Neat watching that harness come to life! Nice to see you up and about now.
God saved you in that plane crash without a doubt. He is amazing!!
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Watching you just takes me back to those huge aircraft factories set up during WW II. I can imagine they used very similar techniques to build the wiring harnesses for all those old war birds.
The wiring harnesses were done the same way only bigger. They were installed in sections with cannon plugs and sockets connecting them together.
Can't wait to see you up flying with Trent again.
Great to see another video, I'm losing so much time to watching all these kitplane builds, but it makes me feel like i'm there helping. Cheers from Australia!
I reverse-engineered a fire damaged wire harn for a 1974 Datsun P510 station wagon. That was tuff, but you da' man.
Where are the updates?
Videos are coming along great. The wiring harness on this video was nice to see. You should check your home page configuration in CZcams, so new people who see your page know who you are.
So glad you're rocking these out, Nikk.
And its good to see you in action
Love the sign over the door to the shop. Also you need a no step on snake flag in there
God has a plan for you Nikk. Like Jonas, God gave you a talent most only dream of. Glad you're healing so well.
Very cool to see some behind the scenes! Thanks for sharing Nikk!
Think a rocket parachute might have helped back when? Quality work you're doing.
For the newer motors a prewired harness makes sense.
When it comes to wiring my plane it will be rather simple because it will have minimal amount of wiring.
Pls upload more vids it's so boring in home and I love to see the vids you make
Nikk, I hope you're doing well!
Yay, another vid
Yay
You do nice work...glad to see you are back on your feet.
Take care.
Bad ass. This will help out a lot of people with there builds
you are up and getting around that is so fantastic.
Nikk, what's the latest on your build? I'm good friends with Cory from Utah, I'm building a highlander right know. I was thinking you'd hadn't posted for a long time. I hope all is well.
Amazing idea Nikk. This is the best option to date for the kitfox. Love it.
A freakingmazing! Wiring is so daunting and tedious. Good to see this! :-)
Thanks Nick, look forward to see more.
Beautiful workmanship.
So, Nikk, is this not for YOUR Kitfox? It's a VERY professional looking install, a wonderful job you did.
Wow, nice method with the table layout and those guides in between and d-sub holders for the ends.. i am rewiring my airplane right now but did not come up with such an organized system.. good thing that the wings are removable and the aircraft fits nicely in my garage though :)
Keep it up Nikk! Excited to see what's going on. Love the time lapse!!
Is this thing getting a G3x? Would love to hear what's all going in the panel.
Keep'm coming man! Trent is all cool with his flying and stuff. But man building is a plane is way cooler ;)
Were you at? Are you ok?
That's awesome work, when I start looking at kits, I'll definitely go with your harness if I can go kitfox!!
Really cool Nikk glad to see things coming along great video. God bless you 🙏.
That is freaking SICK! Wow, way to go...
Hi Nick what's happening with the build
GREAT VIDEO! GREAT JOB!! THANKS FOR SHARING IT WITH US!!
More windows in garage doors. Oh, yeah - nice to see you busy!
LETS GO..NEED MORE VIDEO BUD! LEG UPDATE ETC. GET ON IT SIR and thanks
Loving the content! One thing though; try to slow down your camera movements. They're a little fast and jerky
Yes Nikk!
Wow that’s clean. Nice work.
what's going on the phoenix fox man??
Super slick Nick.. I just need to order a kitfox so I can order one 😁
So glad to see you up and about again! So what’s under that car cover.....?
Super clean work brother! Excellent!
Man, that is a lot of work. That tilting harness layout table must make things way easier. Was it custom built?
great work Nikk!! sooooo clean!!
The best vids
Waaahhoooo!! Love it - your awesomeness abounds 🦅✨✨
Good to see you killing it bro.. great work.
Cool video Nikk, thanks.
So how it going? How close is your new plane to flying? A friend of my badly broke her leg, so I told her to watch updates about you on Trent's page.
Beautiful work!
Thanks for your efforts
Awesome work brother
Interesting video mate, enjoyed it 👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome video, Nikk!
Those really look nice. How many have you built?
Hey Nikk, been following you through Trent's channel etc.. looks like its been about 8 months since you've posted (shame) haha, keep up the good work. Love the updates.
This is awesome!
Nice and clean 👍🏻
How is the build going? Haven't seen any more.
Nikk how are you feeling ? Do you still have the power chair and use it occasionally to help with pain control in your legs ?
When will you be returning to flight. How’s your health
Cool vid Nikk
great vid..SKILLZ!!!
I really like the cable guides on the table. Are those just 3D printed parts?
That looks easy!
Hey Nikk What's going on buddy ? How are you doing ? Have you finished building your new yet ? Hope your doing well .
Hello Nikk,
So is this wiring loom for Phoenix Fox or are you working for Kit Fox or is this your own enterprise? Either way I am so glad to see you back at it again. Happy 4th.
I also have similar questions. A standardized layout pattern for newer engined aircraft, but room to get into the older stuff for retrofit in the near future? Plus a mock up for just Kit Fox right now. Makes me wonder if they hired him straight up because he got it to work in his before it was an option or maybe he sub contracts it out specifically for Kit Fox customers that choose to have Garmin glass in their planes and don't wanna deal with the wiring headache. Those were my questions.
Not really expecting an answer, but would love to hear it. Great to see him back up and moving around getting things done. A work shop is a work shop.
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Factory built...he works for Kit Fox...the answer was there all along.
When are you gonna have Phoenix Fox ready to fly?
I honestly don’t think it’s happening. Two years since this video posted.
People gave over $100k and since then he bought a new house but has shown nothing else. Looks really bad.
The worst thing he can do is not address it and that’s exactly what he’s doing. Trent really jumped the gun with the gofundme and they are both showing their true colors by keeping quiet.
People make mistakes but it’s clear these guys have no intentions of refunding people.
Nick,
Great video and content. Keep up the good work.
Mike Patey just dropped a new video today. Time for you to drop one too.
Hope yours is ready at the same time Scrappy is too.
Challenge.
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How is the build going ? New vid soon ? I hope you are already back in the air or will be soon
This is so cool! Curious how many hours this took you from start to finish?
What’s the chances of getting one of these for a superstol???? First class job.
Nikk, what is the update on the build? Did you finish it?
Wow, that is so cool! How did you learn all this?
Are you using a slider for your camera for the time-lapse shots?
Thanks for posting. Don’t crash this one! Good idea? Later