here you will find all our developments
Anything we can make public will actually be open source, so if you need anything, you need to make sure you sift through this site.
ATHENA v1.0
Questo è il primo concept di Athena, successivamente rimpiazzato con un modello più leggero e resistente.
Nella parte bassa vediamo una parte stampata in 3D che contribuisce ad apportare stabilità (grazie alle fins) e al contempo a dare la possibilità di avere delle clamps.
Per potere scaricare i file basta cliccare sul tasto del download sul modello tridimensionale del razzo, oppure da GitHub attraverso il bottone qui sotto.
In version 2.0 the strength and weight are improved, which are acharacteristics necessary in a similar context.
The lower part has also been improved, which now implements a perfect fit with the launchpad clamps.
Sections have been opened to allow access to the on-board computers and a possible video recording or ejection of lateral parachutes, without however influencing the aerodynamic characteristics too much.
The height changes slightly. Now it allows more passive stability and more space for the parachute.
tvc v1.0
This is the very first version of the TVC developed, later replaced by V2.0 following mechanical errors due to:
poor smoothness
low total extension
precarious stiffness
unjustified printing difficulties
Once again iterative design demonstrates how malfunction learning processes can benefit the final design.
tvc v2.0
Version 2.0 compared to the first develops:
greater smoothness
ease and speed of printing
greater stiffness
low weight
captivating aesthetics
Thanks to Yukon Aereospace for supporting this development and providing advices.
Version 3.0 compared to the previous one develops:
even better ease and speed of printing
greater resistance
captivating aesthetics
tailor-made for the rocket
more resistant to mechanical torsion than servomotors
removes fragile parts
andromeda v4.0
This PCB board, now in its fourth iteration, is the beating heart of the stabilization and data recording system.
In fact, Andromeda is equipped with:
microcontroller with ARM Cortex-M7 processor at 600 MHz
Float point math unit, 64 & 32 bits
1984K Flash, 1024K RAM (512K tightly coupled), 1K EEPROM (emulated)
USB device 480 Mbit / sec & USB host 480 Mbit / sec
three-axis gyroscope
three-axis accelerometer
attitude control sensor
barometer
altimeter
thermometer
4 switchable 12V Pyro outputs to be used to power whatever you want
power supply on a quick-fit terminal block
on and off switch
Speaker/Buzzer
LED signaling light
Voltage regulator
support for two TWM servomotors
Flash memory 128MB
Sd card reader
Voltage meter
Double analog signal (Rx + Tx) on external pins
Additional external SPI communication pins
Additional external I²C communication pins
Cassiopeia v1
This PCB is the result of a week of work entirely focused on it.
In fact, it has been designed with the aim of being suitable for any need during the launch phase.
I have personally puzzled to think about what the unexpected situations could be and to develop systems that can reduce every problem, if not even prevent them, thus increasing safety exponentially.
The board has been designed to be easy to build and affordable for everyone so that, simply armed with a soldering iron, everyone can have the opportunity to build one.
All parts are through hole.
Cassiopeia V1 è equipaggiata con:
Arduino Mega x ESP32
3 Hold Down Clamps
2 Upper Pliers
2 Strongback arm servo
Humidity Sensor
1 BMP280 baro/temp
4 Corner indicator leds
Motor sound detection system
RGB voltage status indicator led
Servo control switch
Launch procedure reset switch
Custom switch
2 additional I2C connection
Humidity status led indicator
Temperature status led indicator
Rain status led indicator
Voltage detector
OLED screen
MicroSD socket
12V relay controller (pyro)
3x 3V3/GND ports
3x 5V/GND ports
10 analog pin exit
4 rx/tx exit
6 12V/GND exit
Raindrop sensor
Voltage regulator
Speaker
7 segment countdown sensor
NRF24L01 Radio module
12 Digital pin
additional spi line
Buzzer
More information, Gerber file download and Bill of Material on GitHub