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+ +The joystick: +![The Joystick](img/joystick.jpg) + + +This is the electrical `DIN` rack with the relays +![The Relays](img/electrical_rack.jpg) + + +And this is the network rack. They are patched directly on the sockets at right. +![The Rack](img/Network_rack.jpg) \ No newline at end of file