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| post | I want to build a satellite | For under $100 | 2019-09-19 21:13:00 | idea |
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I like learning and trying new things. Most recently, I have been working with radios, and have obtained a licence to operate some RPAs. So, obviously the next step is space, right? As I am entering this with near 0 experience, I'm going to start simple.
Design
My first satellite project (named Spike) is designed to do the following:
- Be deployed in LEO by a cubesat launcher
- Be solar powered
- 24/7 data is not required, so the device may go dark
- I may look into an on-board LCB for night operation
- Record temperature, and light levels
- Stream data down to earth
- Burn up in the atmosphere
I am currently working with the following parts to build a grounded test device.
- Arduino pro mini
- 315mhz transmitter (This will be replaced)
- A photocell
- A TMP102 sensor
My goal for the grounded test device is for it to survive ~14 weeks of un-attended operation, and some temperature tests.
Current progress
Currently, My testing setup consists of the following components that I had lying around:
- Arduino pro mini
- Photocell
- lm35 sensor
- Buzzer (To emulate a radio)
The board has been "transmitting" telemetry data for over 24 hours now.