Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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We rebuild the missing the data decoder and recreate a live Houston controller screen.

Apollo Comms Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=v49ucdZcx9s&list=PL-_93BVApb58SXL-BCv4rVHL-8GuC2WGb

Mike's FPGA code: github.com/thewonderidiot/cm_pcm/tree/main/fpga

Links to schematics:
CSM 114 Systems Handbook: ibiblio.org/apollo/Documents/HSI-481260.pdf
CSM Functional Integrated Schematics Block II rev. K: ibiblio.org/apollo/Documents/CSM%20Functional%20Integrated%20System%20Schematics%20Block%20II%20Revision%20K.pdf

Links to more doc:
curiousmarc.com/space/apollo-s-band-communications
virtualagc.github.io/virtualagc/QuestForInfo.html
ibiblio.org/apollo

Elevator Music Credit: Crinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeod

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