SOLIS1

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About

Solis 1 is my custom-built CanSat project, designed to fit all the main systems of a small satellite inside a compact cylindrical enclosure.

The CanSat measures approximately:

• 64 mm in diameter
• 110 mm tall

The project includes a custom flight computer PCB, a lightweight enclosure, onboard software, a recovery system and a ground station.

The aim of Solis 1 is to create a compact and system that can collect data during a test flight, transmit information back to the ground and safely return for recovery.

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Project Goals

The main goals of the project are to:

• Design a fully custom flight computer
• Fit the complete system inside the CanSat enclosure
• Collect and store flight data
• Transmit data to a ground station
• Create a lightweight but strong structure
• Test the CanSat through multiple ground and flight tests
• Learn more about PCB design, electronics, programming and engineering

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CanSat Design

The outside structure is designed to protect the electronics while keeping the CanSat lightweight and easy to assemble.

The design includes mounting points for the flight computer, battery and other internal parts. It will also allow the CanSat to be opened for maintenance, testing and repairs.

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Flight Computer PCB

The Solis 1 flight computer is a custom PCB designed specifically for this project.

It will connect the main electronics together and reduce the amount of loose wiring inside the CanSat. The PCB is being designed to be compact, organised and easy to test.

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PCB Schematic

The schematic shows how the components on the flight computer are connected together

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PCB Layout

The board is designed to fit inside the Solis 1 enclosure while leaving enough space for mounting holes, connectors and other internal parts.

I even included some really nice graphics on the back

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BOM

Here you can see the bom for Solis 1

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Mechanical Design

This includes the outer enclosure, internal mounts, PCB supports and recovery-system parts. The design needs to be compact, lightweight and strong enough to protect the electronics during testing and landing.

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#Images

theses are the pcb boards for solis 1 you can see the mother board and the daughter board. You can also see the very nice silkscreen :)

this was when i wired them together

here are the electronics inside of the enclosure

here is everyting wiht the lid on