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No worries. I have some time coming up that I'll use to look into it

 

I can try messing with it as well.. just need to take mine apart so I can get Dims from the switch panel.

 

I think that Google software is pretty common to build simple models. SketchUp I think it is...

 

yeah its Sketchup. just limited.

I'll mess with mine when I get back to work.

 

We have SolidWorks here at the office. I might try my hand at this too. I've been wanting a bezel.

Also, don't forget, last time I talked to SwitchPro they seemed to have something on the drawing board for a bezel. They got some new CAD/CAM software over the holidays. They prolly don't want to say much about it until they get it designed though so they don't affect current sales.

 

well, when I installed mine, I took some time and looked at everything in preparation of making a flush mount, and noticed a couple things. clearance from the automatic shifter, and how to mount the bezel. capturing the switch panel is easy, but then mounting the bezel in a way that DOESNT screw/bolt into the face we are trying to flush mount to. the only thing I could think of (I didnt put a ton of time into this, just wanted to use my SwitchPro! lol) was to make a mount that attaches to the shifter or from the tunnel under it, and extend it up. I have a couple ideas though..

 

alright, started with the switch panel as a model.. going to try some bezels now. I am going to try one that I would use for my setup.. and I can try and make tweaks to that one for you guys. since I already have the mount holes drilled in my shifter bezel.. I will most likely utilize those again.

 

That was fast!!!

 

yeah it was pretty easy. lol

here's what I came up with:



the flange around the perimeter is the bezel. it rests on top of the switch pro tabs, and was extruded up, just short of the face of the switch panel to account for the thickness of the shifter bezel/console. This SHOULD bring it completely flush. I took measurements with calipers as accurately as I could. I will cut some test samples to check fitment around the switch panel itself.. and if everything checks out, I will print a prototype. Problem is.. I gotta commit to this, since I will have to cut out the shift bezel/console.

here is just the bezel:



It will be bolted with countersunk machine head screws (I will countersink the holes I drilled in the shifter console to make the heads as flush as possible). those bolts will go through the shifter console, through the bezel, and through the switchpro tabs, and then cinched together. So.. with my setup.. the only thing that will be seen is the face of the switchpro.. and the heads of the screws holding everything in place.. but.. everything will be flush. just imagine this pic with the switchpro flush, and the 2 screws where they are at.. but flush in the console as well.. without the tabs being seen.



hopefully that was a good explanation.. I will tackle more of it on Monday.

 

Damn.. So close on the first rendition. Lol

Just need to adjust the fillets to fit the radius of the switch pro corners.





You can see that the bezel will sit lower, the heads of the bolts are keeping it from sitting where it should. Even then, the carboard I used is the same thickness as what the console is. So you get an idea.. The cardboard will sit lower, leaving that same thickness above the bezel, which the shifter console will take up, making it sit flush..

 

Wow you work fast!! Seriously impressed.

I have no experience with any of this. My lame attempt took me a couple hours today... LOL

 

nice! not bad! I'm in no way shape or form an expert myself. I've never used Solidworks or CAD/CAM before my current job. I started really playing with it no more than a year ago during my slow times at work.

so are you wanting that top lip? I can change mine to something like that fairly easily.

 

What I was attempting to do is make a thin lip on top with radiused edges. If I can figure it out the bezel would snap in from the top then the SwitchPros would insert from the backside without seeing screws from the top, maybe not using any screws at all.

 

yep! I have a couple ideas on how to do that as well. one with screws, one without, two pieces, etc. I can tackle that on Monday and adjust it. Go for it tho! more practice the better!

 

Any chance you happen to have a build thread of your electrical system?

 

just some sections in my build of what I did happen to document. its pretty basic. Blue Sea Fuse Block on its own separate power from battery. Stereo Amp has its own power and inline fuse. Then the SwitchPro and its own power.

 

Do you still need the blue sea fuse block with the switchpro or is this just for extra security? Reason I am asking, I am debating whether to buy the offgrid wiring harness/etc am not sure if i need the fuseblock with the switchpro. From everything I have read/seen on it it should handle the accessories up to 18amps on 6 of the blocks and 30 amps on the last two if used in conjunction (15 if separate). Only thing I saw mentioned was to also install the accessories relay as well.

I'm probably misunderstanding something here. I am use to normal dbl battery installs to a fuse block and running wires through the firewall/etc. The swichpro is the part that is confusing me a bit, but it would make my life a lot simpler when it comes to install.

Steve

 

no fuse block is needed! I found that out after receiving it. just one of those things that I didnt realize. lol I only have my Headunit, CB, Headlights, and intercooler pump off the Bluesea. Keeping the SwitchPro for all my lighting, since LED is low draw.

I may pick your brain about the dual battery setup then! Thats on the list. I have plans to add a solar panel with a regulator and a second battery just for accessories and an inverter for outlets in the bed.

 

Thanks

Did you install the relays for the LED lights? Or does the switch pro take care of that? Their installation manual and wiring diagram didn't really explain it to me. Although I did read it late at night so I may be foggy. Will read it again here tonight.

Dual batteries look up off grid engineering. That man knows everything and will be able to better help ya out I tend to hack things together and learn buy causing things to break with my ham fisted hands. His kits are top notch!!


Regards

Steve