Boeing 737 Overhead - Navigation panel

Boeing 737 Overhead – Navigation Panel

This model is part of a complete Boeing 737 Overhead Panel project designed for home cockpit builders and flight simulation enthusiasts.

 

The entire overhead panel has already been completed and will be released gradually as a series of individual models. Releasing each section separately makes printing, downloading, and future updates much more convenient.

 

Preparing each model for publication, including documentation, assembly instructions photos and file verification, is a very time-consuming process. Please be patient while waiting for the next sections to be released. Thank you for your understanding and support.

 

Features

• Designed to closely resemble the Boeing 737 overhead panel
• Realistic backlit panels
• Optimized for Bambu Lab AMS multi-color printing
• Modular design for easy assembly of all panels

Included

This download contains only the panel(s) shown in the preview images for this model.

Printing Note

For all panels containing any text, it is highly recommended to print them on a brand-new Textured PEI Plate. The text features are very small, and older or worn Textured PEI Plates may not provide sufficient adhesion, which can lead to print failures or poor text quality.

Print Profile Information

This model is provided as multiple print profiles because the parts are printed individually. At the time this model was created, Bambu Studio did not support different first-layer settings for individual objects within a single print profile. Since different parts require different first-layer parameters to achieve the best print quality—especially for the small multicolor text—they have been split into separate print profiles. Please print all required profiles to complete the model.

 

Bill of Materials (BOM)

3D Printed Parts

• top panel - print on Textured PEI Plate!
• bottom panel - print on Textured PEI Plate!
• diffuser panel - print on Smooth PEI Plate!
• backlight panel
• 2 x DPS frame
• 4 x M4 washer
• 4 x standoff 16 mm

Switches and buttons

    4 x  KN3(C)-103 ON/OFF/ON
    1 x rotary switch SR16 - 3 position

Screws

    2 x Flat Head M3x6 (bottom + diffuser)

    4 x Flat Head M3x12 (bottom + standoff)
    4 x Flat Head M4x16 (bottom + main frame)

    4 x Dome Head M3x5 (PCB + backlight)

    4 x Dome Head M3x8 (top + bottom)
    4 x Dome Head M3x8 (backlight + standoff) 

Annunciators

    no

PCB

    2 x direct - link to my GitHub

Backlight

    9 x LED strip
    1 x DC jack 5.5 x 2.5

 

Required Parts

The following components are shared with other projects and are not included in this model:

 

    Rotary Knobs - https://makerworld.com/en/models/3066127-boeing-737-overhead-rotary-knobs

 

Assembly Diagram

 

 

For more information, visit my GitHub repository

Boost MeThis Boeing 737 overhead panel is part of a large-scale project consisting of many individual models. Designing the complete project required a significant amount of time and effort, and preparing each model for release also takes considerable work.

If you enjoy this project, I'd greatly appreciate a Boost. Your support helps increase the project's visibility and motivates me to continue releasing the remaining models.

Thank you for your support, feedback, and for sharing your prints!