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AuxBeam 8 Gang Switch Panel

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by pvn.beluga, Jul 26, 2021.

  1. Jul 26, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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    Not sure at this point.
    Just placed an order for one of these. I know it's not going to be anything like the SwitchPros or sPods.

    Has anyone installed these on their truck? If I'm connecting my accessories to these, will I still need the relay?
     
  2. Jul 26, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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    It will depend on the draw. I believe the unit will list out the rated current and has a built in relay, so you should be fine for most lights and such. For bigger bars, I’m guessing you’ll need to wire in a relay, but at least you don’t need to run anything additional through the firewall at that point.
     
  3. Jul 26, 2021 at 8:20 PM
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    What he said. I have one in mine, works fine. Just keep in mind its max total output is 60A at one time. The controller is a potted pcb, so it wont last forever and isnt repairable (like the switchpros without the predatory pricing), so if you want to stretch the life on it, use the controller to operate relays for your high amp loads. If you're looking for something that actually looks like a higher quality setup at a fairish price, another member recommended triggercontroller.com | Home of the Trigger Wireless Accessory Controllers. I've never had one in my hands, but from my background in digital electronics, it looks like a far superior setup.
     
  4. Jul 26, 2021 at 10:38 PM
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    Not sure at this point.
    So the ditch lights will have a 2amp draw… the hood bulge light bar I’m installing this week is the nilight 41” single row light bar…

    200w / 12v = 16.6amps? Is this right?
     
  5. Jul 26, 2021 at 10:39 PM
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    Not sure at this point.
    I have a feeling I won’t be using the full 60amps all at any given time… man there’s a lot I’ve gotta learn about electricals!
     
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    Don’t use 12v for amp calculations on wattage your system is going to be running 13.8v with full battery or alternator on.

    If you’re doing lights then 60amp is a lot. If you’re trying to run a winch and it air compressor through it then may need to reevaluate
     
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  7. Jul 30, 2021 at 12:01 AM
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    LOL, do NOT try to run a winch or compressor off a controller, or if you do, please video and post :bananadead: :D. 60 amps continuous is their rating, keep in mind that its still a Chinesium controller, they love to fudge numbers. Keep it to 40ish if you want it to last, or at least short time intervals for larger loads. The auxbeam controller should last for a good long time as long as you remember its limitations. If you want to run alot of shit at once, chain it to a relay bank.
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2021 at 8:22 PM
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    which amp spot did you plug the power into? Can’t figure that out.
     
  9. Sep 28, 2021 at 9:39 PM
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    What do you mean? Power for the controller comes thru the breaker from the battery. Power for your loads comes off the terminal block. The highest rated fuse positions correspond to the lowest numbers on the controller (ie. button 1 and 2 control the two 30 amp fuse positions) etc...
     
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    sorry for the rookie question. I was told I could wire the board directly to the battery, but then It stays on all of the time. The blue backlighting never goes off and I’m worried it will drain the battery by staying on 24/7. I was Under the impression I could wire it into the fuse box and piggyback on an existing fuse location.
     
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    You can, you wire the red wire to the battery with included fuse; there is a smaller (I believe also red wire) that you can tap into a fuse or ignition source that will send 12 volts when the truck is on/accessory on and that will tell the switch panel to turn on
     
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    So my smittybilt compressor (haven't tied it in yet) pulls I believe 45 amps max, so you're saying tie (for example) one of the switches into an external relay to control the compressor? That way you're keeping the amperage draw out of the switch panel and just through the external relay?
     
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  13. Oct 7, 2021 at 12:02 PM
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    Exactly. I do this for my large loads, the 5 amp switch channels are good for this (plenty for a relay).
     
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    Sweet, will do that, thanks for the info!
     
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    What would you consider to be a significant amperage load on the switch panel (that you would use an external relay for) 30+?
     
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    Yeah, there should be a larger red wire (6 or 8 gauge) that is the main power, run that to the included breaker then to the controller. As Joseph said, there should be another smaller wire (16 guage I think) that you run to your main fuse box, and you can tie into the IGN slot with a fusetap.
     
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    Personally, anything approaching 20 amps is going on a relay for me. I know it has 2 30 amp channels but the less current/heat we put through the controller, the longer it lasts.
     
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    yeah good point, even my diode fog lights don't pull near as much as 30 amps, but the compressor...
     
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    How are you liking the Auxbeam switch panel? I’m thinking of getting one of these to connect my 42 inch RigidHorse LED bar from Amazon and hoping to get the LasFit LED pods soon and connect it all. I’ll be using a total of 3 switches I know 8 is an overkill for what I’ll be doing but hey once a build gets going it goes on and on. Also while wiring everything did you use an specific electrical wire? Did you get a red and black wire or did you get everything separately?
     
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    Not sure at this point.
    Loving it actually. Haven’t had an issue since I’ve installed it.

    The kit comes with everything you’ll need to install the switch panel. You’ll only need extra harnesses once you install your ACC lighting if it doesn’t come with any wiring harness.

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    Okay good I’m glad I was a bit hesitant about it being that most go for sPods and there’s not that much info about it on the forum. As for wiring harness, do you think is possible that I could use any electrical wire to hook everything up?

    Something along the lines that looks like this:
    I feel like I could probably buy a huge roll and just cut and use for different wiring hook ups to the switch panel
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    I don't know the amp draw for your application, but I'd generally stick with 14 gauge, you can get a red and black spool on Amazon for pretty cheap
     
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    Not sure at this point.
    14ga stranded is what you’d use for most ACC lighting applications. Ran my light bar with 14ga stranded.
     
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    also - I have the 8 gang switch panel and I like it as well, I was able to see the workings of the SPod from a video I saw, and the relay and fuse block of the Auxbeam is the exact same layout (maybe just cheaper relays?) but that being said, mines been great
     
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    Yeah looking it over it’s almost the same I’m thinking is more of the function the panels give like lighting setting (strobe, flashing, etc.) but I’m all for trying new things and it gives me the function I need. Also thank you for confirming the wiring needed I was thinking it was the 14gauge considering that on Amazon suggest to buy it as a package


    Thank you all! This gives me more confidence
     
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    Yeah man, wiring is pretty straight forward.

    Add-a-fuse into IGN fuse, run red to positive, black to negative, run your switch wire through the firewall into your dash and you have yourself a switch panel!
     
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    Sweet! Thank you again
     
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    if you order ask away with any questions for wiring it up, I can take a pic of my setup to give you some tips or help!
     
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    so shop is installing one of these for me! ?? what is the red wire going into your fuse box top for? an what's it hooked to inside fuse box ? also where did you get that plate your panel is screwed on to?!
     
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    Got one, installed about 6months ago - used it about 20x and works well - blew few fuses due to my overload ignorance - one take away is that when all lights on (light bar, pods, front spotlight) it shuts down - after a period of prolonged use - always had to reset my circuit breaker - also, on one of my trip it tripped and I had to reset breaker - overall not bad but has its issues just like any other affordable device.

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