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DIY Mobile Fab Lab cockpit-like control panel

Readability

While driving readability is very important as distractions can lead to accidents.

  • [B612] is an highly legible open source font family designed by Airbus and tested to be used on aircraft cockpit screens
  • Futura Medium (and Futura Medium Condensed for smaller areas) are the fonts used in Boeing panels
  • NASA docs call for Futura Demi-Bold and Demi-Bold Condensed
  • Univers is a good alternative to Futura

Controls

  • Master switch
    • Requires on-off pole switch with cover
  • Battery voltage
    • Requires 3x 7-segment LED
    • Sample read 14.2
    • Optional blink LED for charge
  • Voltage switches
    • Requires 6x on-off pole switches 3.3V 5V 12V 19V 24V 36V
  • Current measurent
    • Requires 3x 7-segment LED, on-off pole switch, current sensor
  • Panel dim
    • Requires rotary angle reader
  • CO2 level
    • Requires on-off pole switch and 4x 7-segment LED