Let's Build a CubeSat: Prototype SN1 Assembly Walkthrough

Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/yeusgM75ys In this video, we do a step-by-step assembly of my first #opensource #cubesat #prototype . Along the way, I talk about some of the design decisions that I made to make this more affordable and accessible. Thanks to @PCBWay for sponsoring this episode! Use my referral link to get $5 credit: https://pcbway.com/g/i2s1I5 *Dev kit shop will be up later in the year* – get pinged: https://forms.gle/5a2UZdfcyUmFjTZd8 ## 🛰️ Support This Project If you are looking for a way to support this channel, leave a tip or become a member :) - Channel Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLf9aKlW-TbC8zbrl0OvKLQ/join - Patreon: https://patreon.com/buildacubesat - Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/buildacubesat - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/bac-donate ## ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:20 This is #opensourcehardware 00:50 Battery Pack 01:27 Check Battery Voltage First! 02:40 EPS Assembly 05:14 Sidebar: Tools 05:47 Sidebar: Prototype vs. Flight Hardware Assembly 06:34 Rails 09:52 Note: Missing Bolts 11:26 Note: Omitted Side Panels 12:07 MCU1 Carrier Board 14:31 MCU2 Carrier Board 14:59 @raspberrypi #cm5 Carrier Board 16:02 Camera Cables 17:15 Antenna Cables 19:02 Board Holders 19:42 #pcbway #cnc Services 21:38 bacBus Interconnects 22:44 Integration 25:22 End Caps 31:54 Power-up 32:33 Get involved, Thanks and Outro ## 📺 Relevant Episodes - CubeSat Prototype Test Flight 1 – Debrief & Next Steps: https://youtu.be/bDQ_N9Gvzqs - CubeSat Prototype SN1 Integration – Part 1 of 2: https://youtu.be/rJpBSVUeIH4 - CubeSat Prototype SN1 Integration – Part 2 of 2: https://youtu.be/O2iDsUYIIP4 ## 🌐 External Links - CubeSat Resources: https://cubesat-resources.space/ - @sparkfun Three Quick Tips About Using U.FL: https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/three-quick-tips-about-using-ufl - Vibra-Tite VC-3 Thread Locker: https://vibra-tite.com/threadlockers/plastic-compatible/vibra-tite-vc-3-threadmate/ ## 🏔️ Repo Links - Repos on Codeberg: https://codeberg.org/buildacubesat-project ## 🎥 Music Credits - Peter Spacey - Sunny Days Ahead - sero - Mid August - sero - Air - Downtown Binary - Lost - Mintz - Folklore - Peter Spacey - Glorious --- Need a friendly, non-corporate GitHub/GitLab alternative? Check out https://codeberg.org --- #buildacubesat #episode #s02e10