a miniature telltale module which combines a plurality of telltale functions into one unit and provides reduced cost per function . the module uses a miniature rotary actuator or driver , an image disc having a series of interconnected images or icons and a single light source . the actuator or driver allows a wide tolerances at the inputs while still precisely selecting the image positions . the module includes a light absorbing shield disposed about a light source and having a light opening positioned and sized to provide illumination of the icon , containment of light not directed through the light opening , and control of the angle of light emitted from the opening .