I cannot see my screen at night as it is too dim. I need to use an external dimmer as described in installation manual on pgs .
But I have a Rutan Long EZ, with very limited panel space, so first question is how big is the SV-KNOB-DIMMER? Is it the same size as the other panels, like intercom, transceiver, or Autopilot panels? Please provide the dimensions. (The space in upper right is planned for the Heading/Altitude/Baro panel). If it is as large as the other panels, can the knob and associated electronics be separated from the rectangular fa estate and installed by ursekf Ina smaller hole in my panel?
Second question is: I have been following other threads in this forum about the dimming issues and the use of this panel. The last I read from Don Jones is that the HDX still uses the internal sensor, even when set to EXTERNAL, and has a hardware issue with backlight bleeding into the sensor, that requires a hardware fix. Is this still the case ? Will I gave to get an RMA and send my panel back to you guys to use the Dimmer Knob panel?
But I have a Rutan Long EZ, with very limited panel space, so first question is how big is the SV-KNOB-DIMMER? Is it the same size as the other panels, like intercom, transceiver, or Autopilot panels? Please provide the dimensions. (The space in upper right is planned for the Heading/Altitude/Baro panel). If it is as large as the other panels, can the knob and associated electronics be separated from the rectangular fa estate and installed by ursekf Ina smaller hole in my panel?
Second question is: I have been following other threads in this forum about the dimming issues and the use of this panel. The last I read from Don Jones is that the HDX still uses the internal sensor, even when set to EXTERNAL, and has a hardware issue with backlight bleeding into the sensor, that requires a hardware fix. Is this still the case ? Will I gave to get an RMA and send my panel back to you guys to use the Dimmer Knob panel?
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