Today a few more parts came in:
Alan stopped by and made some airplane noises:
Since it was handy, I took a picture of my load analysis:
I spent quite a bit of time with Bob N’s Z13/8 drawing and a handful of parts, trying to figure out how it all needed to go together. Bob’s drawing is a conceptual schematic, but it takes some effort to translate that to a practical layout. Here was one option:
After a little bit more study I decided to change things up and center the buses around the tube that lies under the panel.
It’s enjoyable to do something as easy as sheet metal work for a little while!