It is getting late - so this will be more pictures than explanation. In another subject area someone asked about devices plugged into the back - if there were room for 2 USB sticks shoulder to shoulder - and if the inset on the back would interfere with plugging anything in. I thought I could/should solve that.
The box has been around a few blocks. It's just an old HDD cardboard shipper - but a well traveled one.
I'm not sure what's with the stickers that were inside the box - an entertaining collection though.
The Pyra keyboard test mule didn't come with a stylus, but I have a few on hand. My understanding is that it will use the same stylus shape/spec as the Pandora. Pandora stylus & a RHS.
Pandora stylus in slot - there wasn't a stylus holder clip either, but you can see where it would sit.
RHS in slot - I may have to make the RHS longer for the Pyra than the Pandora?
The microSD and SIM combo slot:
Opened:
Loading a microSD - slides into hooks in the lifted flap.
SDXC slots:
Yes - these card slots are upside down. Card inserts with the contacts side up. I understand this may be fixed on a later motherboard revision?
Cards inserted - they sit just right/flush.
Volume wheel on the test mule has seen better days. It doesn't turn. I did not open the case to free it.
Sticking game buttons:
Why the buttons stick:
It appears that there is a coating - almost tape-like around the buttons. This is stiffer than the underlying material and has split/expanded to start to hang up the buttons. I was able to momentarily get all 4 to stick. The rest of the keys behaved fantastically.
USB OTG connectors - the microUSB 2.0 one was included in the test mule box. The other two are mine for my Galaxy Note 3 phones.
USB 2.0 OTG 90* connected:
USB 3.0 OTG 90* connected:
Both fully seated. There is no interference from the case plastics.
So how much space is there between the USB type A ports?
Both fit - they touch and just barely push outward - no real force on the socket. They're just taking up the USB 'wiggle room'.
Overly large USB devices will need to go one at a time.
Or use a hub:
Tiny USB to microSDXC adapters:
They seat fully and don't change 'pocketability'.
Why? Pyra wireless bridging relay maybe?
Getting a bit crazy with stuff. It is all plugged into the Pyra keymat test mule:
Portable DVD player?
Yes - just plugged into the Pyra:
About that wrist strap notch that nobody seems to notice:
So - about the keymats... they have been covered in detail, but I'll add my $0.02.
The one that was mounted in the Pyra was excellent - with exception of the game buttons on the right. Those were having some sort of coating delamination issues. I suspect that may be why
@EvilDragon made the last set of changes to 'white' with more limited paint.
The alternate keymats were almost all 'too tough'. They were very stiff and difficult to actuate by comparison. Visually, my favorite was actually the one without any clear tops applied.
I added the wrist strap lanyard thing to the box and it is ready to ship on to the next person. I don't have their address yet - so, pending.