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My Overhead Swtich Console and Relay Panel

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Old 05-10-2017, 11:42 PM
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For the past several months, I have been working my overhead console and relay board for my lights and accessories. This was installed on my 2004 Ford F-150 Supercrew FX4. Here are some images and this is the link to the rest of the images: https://www.f150forum.com/g/album/7114244
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First off, I have to say that is a lot of lighted switches over your head.

But second to that, your routing skills are admirable, if not, beautiful.
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Interesting, what are all the switches for exactly?
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The first row of toggle switches have been assigned for my LED lights. First switch is the master. When flipped, the other switches are ready. The second is the lower bumper LED, the third is the upper LED, the fourth is the LED ally light left, and the fifth for the LED left. The second row (rectangular) are mostly lamps to look pretty ( to be used as light labels) But the first one is a toggle for the master switch. I can toggle to always hot or power from high beam trigger. It allows me to drop the bright lights along with my high beam. The remaining switches has not been assigned yet. I am planning it for maybe an air compressor, rear back up lights, and whatever additional lights I might add in the near future. The relay is set up for 12 switched circuits. I have only used half so far. I'm sure I will put all switches to use. As for the panel I used a tinted plexiglass that is back lighted. Oh the last push button switch is to light up the panel. Yup. I like pretty lights. I was kind of inspired by that old Knight Rider and Star Trek look.
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That's some nice work. Good Job!
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Originally Posted by elricfate
First off, I have to say that is a lot of lighted switches over your head.

But second to that, your routing skills are admirable, if not, beautiful.
I was going to say exactly the same thing. And wiring is a lot of work, especially to get looking good, when you have that much. Most people would have a rats nest from hell and just leave it. Then ask why something doesn't work.

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The routing is awesome - but I think the idea in general is pretty friggin nice. That's a lot to have overhead, for sure.
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Impressive work and installation. Clean wiring. Bonus for using Blue Sea Systems products. They're excellent products!




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