3. Basic Device Overview
a. User Interface
The YagTracker has a very simple user interface to eliminate the need for multiple
buttons, knobs and other controls. Learning some simple methods with the rotary
encoder will allow you to navigate the YagTracker’s screens, menus and other functions
with just a spin of of your fingers.
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The Power switch
is a micro toggle switch slightly recessed just above the
interface connector. It’s easy enough to get to when powering the unit on or off
and at the same time stays out of your way to avoid accidental switching.
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The LCD
Display
is a 128x64 pixel graphical display utilizing the industry
standard KS0108 controller.
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The Beacon/Escape
button is a quick way to fire off a position packet when in
any screen or use it to exit out of pop-up and setup menus
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The Rotary Encoder
is a detent-less (no clicking) rotary control that is used to
switch through screens, menu options, select keys on the on-board keyboard,
control sliders and zoom in/out.
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The Activity LED
has tri-color function. It uses
GREEN
to indicate a received
packet,
RED
to indicate transmitting of a packet and
ORANGE
to indicate the
digipeat of your own packet.
