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Overview

PCB

PIC Programmer

Power Converter

Power Sources

The Shack

Tips/Techniques

Vendors

Overview

The Technology section features information common to all projects, such as hardware vendors and helpful design and building techniques. 

PCB A PCB, or Printed Circuit Board, offers a number of advantages over wire wrapped or perf board assembly.  The PCB allows the use of fine pitch, surface mount components, a smaller footprint, more rugged assembly, and a more professional final product that can be duplicated.  A practical, step-by-step guide to creating PCBs is provided.

Power Converter The power converter is a general design that can be used in other projects.  A set of schematics and ideas on how to create an efficient DC - DC converter.

Power Sources Discuss primary (non-rechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) battery technology used in flight systems.

The Shack A list of tips and techniques from the lessons learned in the development of these systems.

Tips/Techniques A list of tips and techniques from the lessons learned in the development of these systems. 

Vendors Sometimes one of the most difficult aspects of developing a system is getting all the components and tools.  The vendors list of a compilation of suppliers for all the projects.

 

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