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 # TeleLaunch — Multi-channel Wireless Launch Controller System #
 
 TeleLaunch is secure radio-controlled rocket launch system capable of
-operating up to 800 pads from a single controler.  A typical TeleLaunch 
+operating up to 792 pads from a single controler.  A typical TeleLaunch 
 system consists of one LCO board and one or more pyro boards.
 
 TeleLaunch uses a two-way digital radio communications system for
@@ -42,6 +42,8 @@ The TeleLCO hardware design is available from
 
 ### TeleLCOTwo ###
 
+<img src="protos/telelcotwo.jpg">
+
 A small LCO board capable of handling up to two TeleFireOne pyro 
 boards, or one channel each on TeleFireEight boards.  TeleLCOTwo is ideal 
 for individuals or clubs that have an existing launch control system but 
@@ -96,6 +98,8 @@ Each board features:
 
 ### TeleFireOne ###
 
+<img src="protos/telefireone.jpg">
+
 TeleFireOne is a pyro board supporting a single igniter circuit.  This 
 makes TeleFireOne ideal for individuals, launch trailers, or for "away 
 cells" at larger club launches.  
@@ -104,6 +108,12 @@ All high-current connections are made on the board using standard
 1/4-inch spade lugs, with screw terminals for the siren and strobe.  This 
 allows for easy packaging and quick board swaps.
 
+The photo above is of an early prototype, the design has changed slightly
+since then.  It is still possible to package the board as shown in a Hammond
+polycarbonate box, but metal ammo boxes are a credible alternative.  The two 
+switches are for power on/off and safe/arm.  The two cables are for DC power 
+in and igniter leads out. 
+
 The TeleFireOne hardware design is available from 
 [git.gag.com](http://git.gag.com) in the project 
 [hw/telefireone](http://git.gag.com/?p=hw/telefireone;a=summary).  
@@ -136,7 +146,8 @@ software.
 Several prototype systems have been built and successfully 
 deployed.  Lessons learned from use of those systems are currently
 being incorporated into new board revisions, and general availability
-of the system for sale is expected in the first half of 2018.
+of the system for sale is expected in the first half of 2018.  Watch
+this space for updates on price and availability.
 
 ## Licenses ##