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Ground Receiver Parts
Teensy 4.1
Ethernet Compatible
On-board MicroSD Card Reader
Expandable Memory (Flash and PSRAM)
Supply Voltage: 5V
Supply Current: 250 mA (Estimation)
USB can supply up to 500 mA, and the 3.3V pin can supply up to 250mA
900MHz XBee SX / XBee Pro SX
RF Transmitter and Receiver
Require 2 units; one for the flight computer and one for the payload
Supply Voltage: 3.3V
Receive Current 40 mA (SX and Pro SX)
Sleep Current 2.5 uA (SX and Pro SX)
Transmit Current
Can be ignore - Will not be transmitting
Pro SX up to 900 mA transmit current
SX up to 55 mA transmit current
LCD Display
Used to display rocket location and possibly connection to the flight computer.
Supply Voltage: 5V
Supply Current: ~35mA (measured)
Question: Will content be visible outside?
LEDs
Indicate Power on
Indicate connection to flight computer (and payload)
Buttons
Display menus
Power
Required Voltages:
5V
3.3V - Use off of Teensy?
Item | Digi-key Part Number | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
1568-DEV-16771-ND | 1 | |
1278-1011-ND | 1 | |
1849-1000-ND | 1 | |
609-3139-ND | 2 | |
HF06S-5-ND | 1 | |
0.1uF Capacitor | - | 1 |
1uF Capacitor |
| 1 |
1nF Capacitor |
| 1 |
1M Resistor |
| 1 |
Note: Assume 0805 package size for resistors and capacitors unless stated otherwise.