Spring 2016 SPARCCS Final Block Diagram
By Jeremy Seiden (Mission, Systems, and Test)
I review the final system block diagram (including subsystem block explanations) for the dosimeter/SEU-detector project.
Custom PCB Design: Layout and Assembly
By Eric Hanna (Design and Manufacturing)
I review the process of creating the PCB layout from the completed schematic.
Software Design
By Jeremy Seiden (Mission, Systems, and Test)
I walk through the software design on the dosimeter/SEU-detection instrument, from data flow block diagrams into packetization and reception at a ground research station.
Tradeoff Study: Cameras
By Eric Hanna (Design and Manufacturing)
We conduct a trade-off study to decide between a CCD FPV camera and a CMOS camera for detecting single-event upsets (SEUs).
Trade-Off Study: PCB Form Factor
By Eric Hanna (Design and Manufacturing)
I examine the pros and cons of Fall 2015’s PCB form factor versus the PC/104 standard.
Hardware Design
By Eric Hanna (Design and Manufacturing)
I discuss and walk through the hardware design of the overall cube satellite, including an exploded view of the payload and of the entire chassis.
SPARCCS Spring 2016: Critical Design Review (CDR) Debrief
Posted by Mikhael Semaan (Project Manager).
Original notes taken by Eric Hanna (Design and Manufacturing).
These are our notes from meeting with Mr. Hill, the instructor of EE 400D, following our CDR Presentation [1].
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SPARCCS Spring 2016: Preliminary Design Document
By Mikhael Semaan (Project Manager), with contribution from
Jeremy Seiden (Systems and Subsystems),
Chelsea Mediavilla (Electronics and Control), and
Eric Hanna (Design and Manufacturing).
We review the preliminary design, including program and project objectives, requirements, system and subsystem design, work breakdown, and preliminary project schedule and plan.
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SPARCCS Spring 2016: First Blog Post
By Mikhael Semaan (Project Manager), with contribution from Jeremy Seiden (Mission, Systems, and Test), Chelsea Mediavilla (Electronics and Control), and Eric Hanna (Design and Manufacturing).
We review our roles through Club-provided reference material and through previous semesters’ blog posts. From this review, we formulate preliminary Level 1 Requirements, hint at Level 2 Requirements, and provide ideas for the direction of our project towards achieving the Club’s goals.