mkdxdxA lot happened!
The deck got a tripod mount adapter, accepts 3/8 bolt and a thread insert that makes it 1/4.
Sadly i do not have a tripod that is able to hold this thing for long - this macro tripod is only rated for 2Kg max, while the thing can reach north of 2.5Kg itself and even more when with hands on it.Video chain controls got a rework - lost a bit of identity because of there is no more knob-arrow with a magnetic latch, but it now has an extra LED and the PCB under it now makes much more sense. Plus it integrates a power switch for the whole video chain. The knob itself was moved onto an auxiliary screen as a module - because it supports modules - because i've maid it so.
It's also now possible to make it's profile quite flat if you make gimbals foldable and flush switches with panels a bit.The videochain itself was compacted into one PCB. Still missing 27Mhz quartz for OSD generator, but it switches and it splits and it takes up much less space.
Speaking of wiring reorganization - switches are now mounted on separate grouping PCBs that not only make wiring take less space - but also let me forget about recompiling EdgeTX each time i disconnect them and connect back and realize switches now all over the place.
Even gimbals got little wire-gathering PCBs:
And finally, i can now select what i want EdgeTX to be connected to - RPi or external USB host - with the magic of a USB multiplexer in a little compartment:
A lil mischief with USB descriptors to confirm that it properly enumerates. Pls don't sue me, i have no idea how to do it properly and i do not claim my authorship over anything in OpenTX/EdgeTX codebase and do not plan to sell anything yet with this.
Also some shottky diodes to make it able to turn on without leaking power to other stuff on VBUS.
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