Ground Receiver 2020 Initial Thoughts

Owned by Jared Bandru (RIT Student)
Dec 04, 2020
1 min read
  • Universal unit - anything with an xbee can be used with this
  • XBEE
    • Power 
  • Power Supply
    • 4.5 - Needs to be under 5V (USB)
    • Hot swapping
      • Ideal (OR-ing) Diode (AKA Seamless crossover)
    • USB (female) connector
    • Headers
    • Power Switch
  • Function Independent from Ground Station
    • Separate Power Supply 
    • Display(s)
  • Indicate connection to Flight Computer
    • Led
    • Display
  • Data storage
    • How long is data collected?
    • Micro SD (available on Teensy 4.1)
    • SPI Flash
  • Data Transfer
    • RJ45 ethernet connector
  • Buttons
    • Display menus
  • Lights
    • Confirm regulator output