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+ | ====== 2022-08-21 - toy satellite project ====== | ||
+ | some time ago i 3D-printed a toy [[wp> | ||
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+ | for Ariange 5 i took a [[https:// | ||
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+ | therefor i decided to go full on with a model, that will: | ||
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+ | * have true solar panels (foldable), | ||
+ | * fit into Ariane 5's cargo bay, | ||
+ | * blink LED, | ||
+ | * use [[wp> | ||
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+ | as side-quests i've also decided to learn [[wp> | ||
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+ | * software ([[wp> | ||
+ | * enclosure ([[wp> | ||
+ | * gerber files generation ([[wp> | ||
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+ | playing with all of it in a spare time (read: (late) night time), it all took some time. especially taking into consideration that the end-result is a LED-blinking toy. ;D however the end result was worth it -- cute, little toy, being both tour-the-force of automation and open-source tools. as planned, it also served as a conversation-starter to teach kids about tech and engineering. :) | ||
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+ | as usual, the final [[https:// | ||
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+ | since i've ordered PCB to be manufactured (and this was a really small one ;)) i had to order a batch of 5. on top of that i got a couple more from PCB manufacturer for free. so if you'd like to play with it, and happen to live nearby, just ping me and i'll be more than happy to share these for free. :) | ||
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+ | ps \\ | ||
+ | yes -- that's the project that taught me [[: |