Ar240 rgb led install

[ralphsmithiii]

Wanted to revisit this thread myself. Any issues with wiring in this switch so I can just toggle the lights on and off as needed? I have a fuse panel mounted under the helm (Blue Sea Marine) so I'm thinking wire the Aura 7 connector to the toggle switch, switch to panel. Was going to carefully cutout the section to the left of the port side tach where I think switch would mount nicely.

Amazon.com : DCFlat 12v 20 Amp Waterproof Blue LED On/Off Boat Marine Rocker Switch with Light (5 x Blue LED) (3 Pin) : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : DCFlat 12v 20 Amp Waterproof Blue LED On/Off Boat Marine Rocker Switch with Light (5 x Blue LED) (3 Pin) : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Othewise, looking to get this project started now that the Seadek mats are in.

 

[ralphsmithiii]

What is everyone using to fill the holes made to install?

I'm not certain, but I'm going to guess 3M 5200. That's what I'll use at least for mine although a step down would probably suffice for this type of install.

 

[ralphsmithiii]

Finally making progress.
Almost done!
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@swatski @CraigAR How did you run the wires for the transom? I'm assuming you used a splitter somewhere near the engine bay? But more specifically, I can see you tucked the LEDs under the smaller rear cushion but can't picture how/where the wires are run. Did you have to drill new holes to get the wires into the cabin?

 

[B0at1n]

@swatski @CraigAR How did you run the wires for the transom? I'm assuming you used a splitter somewhere near the engine bay? But more specifically, I can see you tucked the LEDs under the smaller rear cushion but can't picture how/where the wires are run. Did you have to drill new holes to get the wires into the cabin?

For the transom I used the blower hole on each side, it was Pre cut in my 190.

 

[ralphsmithiii]

For the transom I used the blower hole on each side, it was Pre cut in my 190.

Thanks @B0at1n I didn't think to look there on my AR240. I'm waiting for the OPT-7 Black Friday sale to grab everything then I'll see what I come up with =).

 

[swatski]

@swatski @CraigAR How did you run the wires for the transom? I'm assuming you used a splitter somewhere near the engine bay? But more specifically, I can see you tucked the LEDs under the smaller rear cushion but can't picture how/where the wires are run. Did you have to drill new holes to get the wires into the cabin?

I drilled holes behind the transom cushions, and routed the wires through the storage comps. IIRC.
Keep in mind with this kind of a system - it is super easy to put it together as you just connect parts, no splicing, but with those connectors your holes/openings will need to be somewhat larger (to pass the connectors through as opposed to just wire).

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