GOTO Telescope Computer

This system won the first place in the "Software and Technology" category at the 2002 CAFTA.
The first step was to design the electrical schematics of the system.
The next step was to create the PCBs from the schematics.
Four different PCBs were manufactured: two for the GOTO computer, two for the RF Handpad.
Here is the finished GOTO computer.
The GOTO computer slot on the telescope.
The matting connector inside the telescope.
The GOTO computer being inserted in the telescope.
When installed, it holds very tightly in place. Actually, you really need to pull hard to remove it...
Here is a view of the matting PCB to which all telescope wires are connected.
The main power switch with status leds for each battery.