Let's Build a CubeSat: Prototype SN1 Assembly Walkthrough

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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.

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⏱️ 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

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🌐 External Links
CubeSat Resources: https://cubesat-resources.space/
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🏔️ Repo Links
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🎥 Music Credits
Peter Spacey - Sunny Days Ahead
sero - Mid August
sero - Air
Downtown Binary - Lost
Mintz - Folklore
Peter Spacey - Glorious

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