Rambling review of this week's activity in repairing and upgrading Fred the Dalek in time for the Livermore Innovation Faire.

new code branch at

https://github.com/arielnh56/freddalek/tree/add-lcd

Overview of visual menus on lcd

Stuff done this week:

• added lcd support to the menus so I can remember what button does what
• split up the code into multiple files (work in progress)
• bought new batteries - proper deep cycle ones this time
• glued the eye back together. needs filler and paint
• some more glue on the damaged dome
• fixed the dome lock and added a hole so I can lock it from the outside (duh)
• disconnected the shoulder lights. They look crappy anyway and seemed to be the cause of the gun failure (shorting)
• relocated on/off switch so the operator does not nudge by accident.
• new support arm from stainless steel threaded rod. never break again, dammit.
• abandoned brasso in favor of scotch-brite for brasswork
• found all the missing assembly hardware
• glued the tilt sensor onto the headset better