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2 layers65 × 112.5 mm
Starkit
Mikuel210/Starkit3A thrust vector controlled electric model rocket designed for propulsive landings
- Size
- 65 × 112.5 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 35
- Nets
- 48
- Pads
- 115
- Tracks, vias
- 445, 3
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 19 May 2025
- Updated
- 7 Jan 2026
Overview
Starkit is an open-source printed circuit board by Mikuel210, from the Mikuel210/Starkit repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 65 × 112.5 mm with 35 parts on 48 nets, routed with 445 tracks and 3 vias.
Its parts include 7 connectors, 4 resistors, 3 ICs and 1 diode. It belongs with the ESP32 boards of this library.
README
README.md
Starkit is a thrust vector controlled electric model rocket designed for propulsive landings
Project description
I'm building an electric model rocket capable of taking off vertically, hovering and landing propulsively by using thrust vector control (TVC).
- Propulsion: I'm using two counter rotating brushless motors and 7" propellers. Each motor is powered by its own 6S LiPo battery and 60A ESC.
- Avionics: The main flight computer is an ESP32. I'm using an MPU9250 for orientation and a TF-Luna LiDAR for measuring altitude.
- Control: I'm using four TVC vanes driven by four Corona DS918MG servos.
- Software: I'm using PID algorithms for controlling orientation and altitude.
- Structure: The structure is built from 5mm carbon fiber rods. The rods are locked into 3D printed structural parts that hold mounts to attach the components as well.
- Landing gear: I'm using deployable landing gear, actuated by four SG90 servos. Each landing leg is made of a two part design that locks the leg in place once deployed.
Goal of the project
To learn and have fun by building an electric model rocket capable of lifting off, hovering and landing propulsively
I want to build a fully reusable vehicle capable of landing propulsively through thrust vector control. If the rocket is capable of performing a 1 meter hop and hover for 30 seconds, I will consider it a success.
Why I'm building this project
- To learn about avionics and PCB design
- To learn about software, communication and control systems
- To learn about rocket design
- To learn about CAD and project planning
PCB
Wiring diagram
BOM
Made with ❤️ for Highway thanks to Hack Club
Parts
35| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Conn_01x03_Pin | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | E1, E2, L1, L2, L3, L4, X1, X2, Y1, Y2 |
| 4 | 10kΩ | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R2, R3, R4 |
| 4 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | KF301-2P:HANDSON_KF301-2P | J1, J2, J3, J4 |
| 2 | Conn_01x02 | Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5, J6 |
| 1 | Conn_01x06_Pin | Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J11 |
| 1 | ESP32-DEVKITC-32D | ESP32-DEVKITC-32D:MODULE_ESP32-DEVKITC-32D | U4 |
| 1 | LED_RGBK | LED_SMD_KY-016:KY-016 | D1 |
| 1 | LOGO | KiCad:EPSicon | G*** |
| 1 | LOGO | Starchip:Hack_Club2 | G*** |
| 1 | LOGO | Starchip:Heart | G*** |
| 1 | LOGO | KiCad:EPSspace | G*** |
| 1 | LOGO | Starchip:Cat2 | G*** |
| 1 | LOGO | KiCad:Starkit | G*** |
| 1 | ~ | Sensor_Movement_GY-9250:GY-9250 | U3 |
| 1 | ~ | Device_Buzzer_KY-012:KY-012 | U2 |
The 31 most common of 35 parts.
Questions
How big is the Starkit PCB?
It measures 65 × 112.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Starkit use?
35 parts. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the Starkit KiCad files?
From the Mikuel210/Starkit repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/KiCAD Project/Starkit.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/KiCAD Project/Starkit.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Starkit design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Mikuel210 before reusing the design.
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