RCX input sensor mux turns 1 RCX input into 6 passive and 4 active input sensor. Changes were made to brickOS so that the sensor ports could communicate with the pic. This is a prototype unit. The pic will eventually be surface mount so the whole assembly will be thinner. The purpose of the 1 extra electronic stud is so that new firmware can be flashed into the unit while it is mounted and sealed in the brick. For more information please send email to bob@fial.com or the creator pat@nystromengineering.com