>>>>> "Kenny" == Kenny  <[email protected]> writes:

Kenny> If the buttons deflect when pressing them, it is probably a
Kenny> diaphragm key matrix, but you would have likely found that with
Kenny> your meter.
Kenny> http://pcbheaven.com/wikipages/How_Key_Matrices_Works/

Kenny> If there is a solid surface with no button deflection, then it is
Kenny> probably a multi-electrode capacitive touch sensor with an
Kenny> integrated controller and some simple bus connecting back to the
Kenny> "computer".  https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9695

Kenny> I assume this control panel is for the oven/clock and not the
Kenny> range.  A residential gas burner without a mechanical knob/valve
Kenny> is pretty rare.

The buttons don't seem to deflect (there are 24 labelled "buttons"), and
yes, it's the oven-control/clock.  I don't actually know what a range is.  I
meant "the box that gets hot with a surface on top with flames that
shoot out." ;-) The top burners have mechanical knobs in front, as you guessed.

I guess I should try busting out the soldering iron and see if I can
interpose myself between the keypad/display and the computer and see if
I can see what they are saying to each other.


-- 
Russell Senior 
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