[DIY]Simple Switch Control-Wira

[Virus-C]

Get Dimensions
Width = 9.2
Height = 4.8

Switch
height - 1.9
width - 1.4

Get Materials.
Preferably Aluminium Sheet 0.7 mm or less. . Plexiglass might crack while cutting(Unless you have sum advanced Laser cutting machine.:p) If you're from Seremban, You can get this from Tukang besi..corner shop same row with Dunlop Tyre Shop in Temiang.. Right in front of the Traffic Light
Switches
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1411/photo0054p.jpg
Prepare Tools
Hacksaw,
Thin Blade U-Saw (Nt sure what's the exact name but u guys might have used it in Kemahiran Hidup classes..
Screwdriver
File
If you have a better way to cut. do suggest, :D


Start by cutting off the middle portion of the Switch Console
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8180/photo0044.jpg

Design Using your Preferred Design Tool (This is important for tracing)
eg; Photoshop,CAD
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/409/asc.jpg

Print a copy of your Designed Image and cut it according (with holes for switches)

Place Printed copy of Designed image onto aluminium sheet and start tracing
Use a pencil for marking
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/9303/photo0056s.jpg

Start Cutting according to your tracing
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3446/photo0057.jpg


Now, the tricky part. If you have a jigsaw it would be easier to do this.Else,manual way it is
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3840/photo0058w.jpg
I used a sharp flat screwdriver to make a hole then slide in the thin blade,tighten and saw it.
This method is quite troublesome but there could be a better method.. DIY yo! Be innovative and have a lot of patience
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2098/photo0059.jpg

Aluminium Sheet After all the Cutting

File the Extra Imperfections..
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9231/photo0060.jpg

Spray one side of your aluminium sheet. I used Flat Black (For a neater work) . You may Spray Both sides but might have problem when you decide to change your switch design later

Work on fitting the aluminium sheet onto your "Switch Console" (I'm sure there's a better name for this.correct me)

I used 502 glue to stick the aluminium sheet onto the "Switch Console" (My local hardware shop guy recommended this to me. It's even better than/ = super glue BUT does not dry up)

Stick your printed copy of your designed image onto aluminium sheet.

Fit in the switches onto you switch console
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5381/photo0066f.jpg
Tada... Now that's Simple
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5436/photo0061b.jpg

Attached .psd file for you guys to come up with better designs
https://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/attachments/253764

:D

 

[idnawse]

this is my DIY ...
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/66/05/7025066/2_287273017l.jpg

previous version
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5954/dsc00235bt.jpg

 

[Virus-C]

yo bro...that's sweet man.. wat car btw?

 

[idnawse]

that one cap for gear console (mivecs dashboard)

 

[Virus-C]

like the blue lit display on it man...btw, what are those switches powering bro..? power from ciggie socket or ?..

currently next DIY is to redo the wiring.. Acc Shops have tendency of half past six wiring.. I'm wondering whether to get from ciggie of straight from battery.. i prefer the latter though but wit fuse la.. nanti hancur pulakk. how ar.. a lil confused here.. hmm

 

[idnawse]

can use for player (on off using the switch, no need to press button at player), use for on off spotlight, cut off switch for Engine Start button, for underbody neon light etc....

that blue lit is voltmeter.

power? depend what function u use the swith for.

 

[Vyraz11]

hey bro.. cool stuff...
btw, where did u buy the blue volt meter? been looking for a blue one

 

[idnawse]

bought fm my fren long time ago.. i think he DIYed that voltmeter frm digital battery clamp.

 

[mingz]

mind if i ask....wat the purpose of the 5 blue switch?

 

[idnawse]

hehhe.. currently i'm only use 3 switch. 1 for on/off foglamp, 1 for on/off ccfl ring (headlamp) and 1 for on/off player (no need to push the OFF button on player).

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mind if i ask....wat the purpose of the 5 blue switch?

secret weapon maybe.. who knows

 

[Virus-C]

no secret weapon all..

currently .. cut off switch.. warning light.. projector fog lights..ciggie socket power cut off, and one spare for future lighting purposes... :D

 

[Vyraz11]

yea.. i like ur ideas man.. very useful... virus-c, i used d same place to wire my switches too.. two rather large toggle switch and one puch button for my starter button.. sadly doesnt work anymore.. need to change the button and wire a relay to it..
wonder if i can still find such a blue volt meter

 

[Virus-C]

yea.. i like ur ideas man.. very useful... virus-c, i used d same place to wire my switches too.. two rather large toggle switch and one puch button for my starter button.. sadly doesnt work anymore.. need to change the button and wire a relay to it..
wonder if i can still find such a blue volt meter

Hmmm.. Thanks man.. Mind if i ask how much each toggle switch cost you? Blue volt meter should be possible if someone could program an IC... :D or .. just find an aftermarket one.. should ask idnawse. maybe he got a few extras lying around ..

 

[Vyraz11]

hey virus-c...
the toggle button i think i bought for less than 3 bux each.. its huge....

 

[idnawse]

buy the red voltmeter (cheaper one) after that change the blue display (electronic shop)

 

[Virus-C]

hey virus-c...
the toggle button i think i bought for less than 3 bux each.. its huge....

mind if we get a picture bro? been looking for those toggle switch.. comes with a cover?

 

[Vyraz11]

can dude, will have to take a pic... its in my satria... but my gf drives it.. i always drive her myvi..
will post it up on monday for ya dude...
but no cover wan la..

 

[Virus-C]

buy the red voltmeter (cheaper one) after that change the blue display (electronic shop)

Bro.. how much was the red voltmeter? and the blue display?

can dude, will have to take a pic... its in my satria... but my gf drives it.. i always drive her myvi..
will post it up on monday for ya dude...
but no cover wan la..

ahhh.. i thought the wan with the cover man.. got shocked when u said it was more than 3 bucks. do post up a pic on your control soon man..ur gf drives the satria and you drive the myvi? hmmm

 

[donCityZ]

DAMN!! Superb DIY post...

Nice DIY done also!! 10 thumbs up!

 

[idnawse]

bought the red display about rm60 incl post.

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/66/05/7025066/1_974861460l.jpg

the blue one is about rm100 (4 yrs ago)