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The new RF handpad. It communicates with the GOTO computer at 28800 baud on the 900MHz frequency band. Keyboard backlight, display contrast and display backlight are individually configurable. |
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Case opened, with the daytime display installed. |
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Case opened, with the nighttime display installed (red characters). |
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Display removed. RF module visible. |
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Keyboard PCB. The system uses five AA batteries and it can display the batteries level. |
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Keyboard close-up. The leds are used to illuminate the keyboard (in red). |
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Holes are made where the keyboard micro switches are positioned. |
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The 2nd handpad that I will build will use this black case. |
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Sample menus
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Boot-up display. |
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First menu. Two choices of alignment: 2 stars or demo mode. The later is great for testing during daytime! |
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Main menu. Shown slewing to Messier 1. |
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Catalog menu. |
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Power level menu. |
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Nighttime display. |