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WG3K > ANS 03.06.24 01:45l 46 Lines 3737 Bytes #71 (0) @ AMSAT
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Subj: Last Remaining CubeSatSim Kits Available in AMSAT Store
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The final batch of CubeSatSim Kits are now available for purchase have completely sold out in the AMSAT Store. As of Saturday, June 1 at 1600 UTC, these kits are on sale were on sale for $400, including shipping to U.S. addresses. Offering a hands-on experience, the CubeSatSim Kit requires minimal soldering and assembly, making it accessible for both educational and public demonstration purposes. Watch for announcements of future availability of the CubeSatSim Kits from AMSAT.
EditorâÖs Note: The last available CubeSatSim Kit was purchased around 1815 UTC on Saturday June 1st. Article was left in this weekâÖs ANS to share updated information on the CubeSatSim project.
The CubeSatSim Kit includes:
* Fully assembled and tested PCBs (STEM Payload, Solar, and Battery Boards)
* Raspberry Pi Zero WH with a Pi Camera and fully programmed micro-SD card, along with a fully programmed Raspberry Pi Pico WH
* AMSAT logo Remove Before Flight tag switch
* 3D printed frame, nylon screws, and nuts, with a mini screwdriver included for assembly
* Metal standoffs, stacking headers, and JST jumpers for stacking the PCBs and Pi Zero WH
* 10 solar panels with JST connectors and mounting tape, requiring minimal soldering
* BME280 sensor (pressure, temperature, altitude, humidity) and MPU6050 IMU/gyro with male pin headers for easy socket connection
* Two 6â³ SMA coax cables and two SMA antennas
The kit also comes with an instruction sheet, parts inventory, and links to online instructions. Assembly time is estimated to be under two hours, with a soldering iron, solder, scissors, and the provided mini screwdriver required.
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Limited quantities of the CubeSatSim Kit are now available from the AMSAT Store. [Credit: Alan Johnston, KU2Y]
The latest Beta v1.3 CubeSatSim features improvements over v1.2, such as an FM transceiver, Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller, and RF command and control. It can also be modified to function as a 500mW high altitude balloon payload.
For those interested in creating their own CubeSatSim, Beta v1.3 blank PCB sets are available at the AMSAT Store for $35. These require additional components, which can be purchased for approximately $300 using the provided Bill of Materials.
For detailed updates, visit: https://www.amsat.org/amsat-cubesatsim-beta-release-v1-3/
Additional resources include:
* Kit Instructions https://cubesatsim.org/kit-beta
* Kit Videos https://cubesatsim.org/kit-videos-beta
* Discussion Forum https://github.com/alanbjohnston/CubeSatSim/discussions
* Quick Start Guide https://cubesatsim.org/qsg-beta
For more information or to borrow a loaner CubeSat Simulator, contact Alan Johnston, AMSAT VP Educational Relations, at ku2y [at] arrl.net.
How to Order
Kits will be sold exclusively on the AMSAT Store website.
Only U.S. shipping addresses are eligible; orders with non-U.S. addresses will be refunded and closed.
About CubeSatSim
CubeSatSim is a low-cost satellite emulator powered by solar panels and batteries. It transmits UHF radio telemetry and can be expanded with additional sensors and modules, making it ideal for educational and public demonstrations.
Get Involved
During the beta period, purchasers are encouraged to test the new hardware and software and provide feedback on the instructions and documentation. Past purchasers of the CubeSatSim v1 PCB board sets are eligible for a free upgrade to the v1.3 set of PCB boards by contacting ku2y [at] arrl.net.
[ANS thanks Alan Johnston, KU2Y, AMSAT Vice President Educational Relations for the above information]
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