My original design for the astronaut control system for Megan turned out to be a non-starter. Which was kind of a drag since Megan has really been on an astronaut tear recently.
Last night Lori asked me if in addition to doing the astronaut panel for Megan for Christmas if I could do one for another kid for his birthday. So I went off to Fry's today to buy an enclosure I could add some stuff to and stuff a few electronics in. Then I went to Weird Stuff to get some extra joysticks and such.
While I was there I found a big 17" HP tablet for $3. I figured I could try to gut it and put in my own stuff and it would be the best enclosure ever. It would sit on Megan's lap and have enough space for two joysticks, some switches and some buttons and such. I just got back to my office and took out a trusty screwdriver and, wouldn't you know, it's easy as cake to take apart, and once it's apart it makes an awesome enclosure. It's also way lighter since there was a slab of metal in there designed to add 'substantial weight' to it.
I'm so excited. I can definitely have this together for Wednesday and her real birthday. Hell, it will probably be done tonight.
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