Modular transmit controller
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1. A method for upgrading a transmit controller, the method comprising:
- accessing a first receptacle, the first receptacle disposed within a handle portion, the handle portion coupled to a user interface module and enclosing at least one first electrical connection between the user interface module and a first base module, the user interface module comprising a steering control, a throttle control, and the handle portion;
detaching the first base module from the user interface module and disconnecting the at least one first electrical connection between the first user interface module and the first base module, the at least one electrical connection disposed at least partially within the handle portion;
attaching a second base module to the user interface module and connecting at least one second electrical connection between the user interface module and the second base module, the second electrical connection at least partially disposed within the handle portion, the second base module comprising an external device connector for communicating with an external device;
detachably securing the external device to the second base module;
enclosing the second electrical connection within the handle portion; and
supporting the user interface module and the external device by the second base module.
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Abstract
In an embodiment, a modular transmit controller is provided. The modular transmit controller has a user interface module including a steering control, a throttle control, and an attachment portion for attachment of an external device module.
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1. A method for upgrading a transmit controller, the method comprising:
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accessing a first receptacle, the first receptacle disposed within a handle portion, the handle portion coupled to a user interface module and enclosing at least one first electrical connection between the user interface module and a first base module, the user interface module comprising a steering control, a throttle control, and the handle portion; detaching the first base module from the user interface module and disconnecting the at least one first electrical connection between the first user interface module and the first base module, the at least one electrical connection disposed at least partially within the handle portion; attaching a second base module to the user interface module and connecting at least one second electrical connection between the user interface module and the second base module, the second electrical connection at least partially disposed within the handle portion, the second base module comprising an external device connector for communicating with an external device; detachably securing the external device to the second base module; enclosing the second electrical connection within the handle portion; and supporting the user interface module and the external device by the second base module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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