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Stepping into the world of 4 layer PCB design
This summer I took a class on power electronics through MIT, focused on voltage management and dealing with higher-power systems. It taught me a ton about PCB design as well as schematic design. It helped me conceptualize a board that I just finished designing for a secret new venture I’m working on – my most…
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STARLIGHT V2 and thrust vector shenanigans – HORIZON II design process
Hey guys! Just wanted to make a quick blog post updating you on my progress on the thrust vector control gimbal I designed nearly seven months ago. I haven’t finished the design for the hardware and software just yet, but I’m much closer than I was before! I wanted to make this update post so…
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STARLIGHT MINI flight computer and the drive to succeed.
A few months back, I began conceptualizing the idea of a much smaller and cheaper alternative to STARLIGHT. I understand it can be intimidating spending so much on a product from a small business that may or may not succeed. Because of this as well as further interest in PCB design and simplifying complex problems,…
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How do you get PCBs manufactured well and consistently?
One of the hardest parts of the circuit board design process is the manufacturing process – okay, you’ve got your schematic and your layout. What now? While milling your own circuit board with a CNC machine is possible, it requires expensive machinery and a good ventilation system. Even then, it’ll never be as precise as…
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ASCENT: Model Rocketry Launch Pad Electronics
This launch pad’s electronic control keeps systems active, facilitating ignition, safety, and ease of use, with a smart design that includes voltage regulators, servo ports, and an IMU for safer rocket launches.
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HORIZON II – The next step in my rocketry journey
HORIZON II is the next step in my journey of designing and launching a thrust vector controlled model rocket. With STARLIGHT as its flight computer and an aluminum TVC gimbal, HORIZON II is the ultimate thrust vector controlled rocket up to this point. HORIZON II is essentially a mix of all of the skills and…
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Safe Launching Of Model Rockets: A Custom Launch Pad
Ever since I began dabbling in the model rocketry hobby, I’ve been struggling with one particular issue – how do I keep the rocket stable before launch, and launch safely? As we saw from HORIZON I, using a simple wood base is not sufficient for the safe launching of model rockets. This launch pad is…
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The design of MOONLIGHT – More power, smaller footprint!
Back in September after the launch of STARLIGHT, I began conceptualizing and designing a second board – MOONLIGHT. After reading through tons of comments & advice, I began work on the second iteration of STARLIGHT. I didn’t want to stop selling my original STARLIGHT board – it’s a cheaper option, and keeping it on the…
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All-Aluminum Thrust Vector Control: A Journey
It’s been nearly a year since I first conceptualized the idea for HORIZON I. A thrust vector controlled rocket, with on-board electronics monitoring and adjusting the rocket’s course. One of my biggest struggles during this time has the thrust vector control mount itself – the hardware that actuates to move the rocket engine. Why Aluminum?…
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Resilience – Starting the Engine
This is a continuation of my previous blog post Resilience – A Motorized Bike Build After nearly four months of struggle and pain, Resilience finally runs. This has been one of my hardest and most fulfilling projects yet – from a simple mountain bike to an easy and affordable ride to school. In this final…
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