This repository contains information to support the high powered rocketry project at the Imperial College Space Society. It documents the electronic Command and Control Modules which are used within the project.
The repository structure is based on the high level electronics modules:
- Ground control module
- Flight Computer
- Parachute deployer
- docs - Top Level Specfications and Documents
Each Module description has the following structure:
- ICSS Specifications
- External specifications, references and documentation
- Electronic Hardware (schematics and PCB)
- Firmware
- Physical Hardware (CAD)
The following is intended to provide a view for the casual browser of the project content.
The repository describes the four electronic Modules:
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The Ground control module has these key roles:
- Ensure a safe launch by control of safety mechanisms and firing control
- Ensure time synchronization of all electronic modules and launch procedures
- Support successful recovery of rocket parts
- Recover flight data from the Flight Computer
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The Flight Computer has these key role:
- Unambiguously capture flight data for subsequent analysis
- Verify and prove performance record data ( Mach)
- Support it's own successful recovery
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The Parachute Deployer has these key roles:
- To trigger the deployment of the main parachute when 300m above ground to ensure the rocket does not drift too far
- To trigger the deployment of the main parachute to aid recovery
- 25/9/19: The circuit board design files have been sent for manufacturing. Renders are as shown below.
- build a base station
- build the rocket
- write all driver code for rocket flight computer(consider using FreeRTOS)
- assemble all flight computer PCBs by soldering
- Test all functions
- Launch!
Hardware is Licensed under CERN OHL v.1.2 or later https://www.ohwr.org/documents/294 No warranty is provided for this documentation implied or otherwise.
Software is licensed under MIT License.
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