Brief Description: Dynon USB Port Extension Installation
Decided to install a USB extension for the Dynon Skyview USB ports. Out-of-the-box, the Dynon has 2 ports on its rear panel and an additional port sticking out of one of the custom cables they provide. In order to make the two rear USB ports more accessible, I purchased a dual port USB extension designed to fit in a car or boat instrument panel.
Installation was surprisingly easy. After measuring the diameter of the extension body to determine hole size (1 1/64"), I drilled a starter hole, then expanded it using a series of step drills until I reached the 1" hole size. I then sanded out the hole using a Dremel drum sander for the last 1/64th of an inch for a nice fit. After that it was a simple matter of pulling the cables through the hole, seating the adapter flange against the instrument panel, and snugging the adapter against the panel using a large, flanged nut on the opposite (forward) side of the panel.
USB ports (with cover) next to the Skyview monitor and under the air vent.
USB Ports with cover removed.
USB port plugs inserted into the back side of the Dynon Skyview.