CAD Design

The PRISMSpace-1 satellite is designed to be compatible with Space Tango's 1U CubeLab payload delivery system. The design maximizes the use of space within the 1U CubeLab and provides a robust mechanical framework to support the internal components. All CAD designs and analysis were completed at PRISMS by students or mentors. In order to ensure the proper mechanical and electrical interface of each board within the satellite, we employed a variety of CAD packages as listed below:

Software: Arduino

Student Lead: Savva Morozov

Satellite's C&DH board is based on ATMEGA328 microprocessor and was programmed using Arduino (C++). Using C++ I coded, debugged, and tested the software for both the Ground and Flight CubeSats. The program solved the following tasks:

Telemetry acquisition and transmission
System operation checks & watchdog timers
Primary payload synchronization

EAGLE PCB

Student Lead: Savva Morozov

Every main board in the PRISMSpace-1 satellite was designed here at PRISMS using EAGLE PCB design software. We were able to mill many of the boards in house using our PCB mill, while more complex boards were manufactured with OSHPark. All boards were soldered and tested by Savva Morozov and Adam Kemp.

OnShape

Student Lead: Ziyue (Frank) Zhang

OnShape is a cloud-based 3D CAD program that was heavily used in the preliminary design of the PRISMSpace-1 satellite and was instrumental in determining the fit of components prior to manufacturing.

Fusion360

Student Lead: Jaiqi (Joshua) Huang

Fusion360 by AutoDesk was used to create solid models of the SLA printed components that enclosed the PCR tube for the DNA experiment and the LiPO batteries.

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