Minimalist CubeSat

Last crawled date: 2 years ago

This CubeSat has a total of 20 pieces to assembly the frame. There are the four panels, two side panels and two top panels. There are also eight M2 x 12mm Flat-Head Socket Cap Screw and eight M2 Hex Nuts. Some special features include the snap connectors to attach the outside solar panels.

It might be possible to reduce the hardware count further and use snap connectors instead of the nuts and screws, but I was unsure if the unit would be strong enough if snaps were used in that location.

Additive Manufacturing Method: FDM using glass or carbon filed PEkK.

Items not included:
Payload, I am unsure what payload is usual with a CubeSat. Mountings and wiring was not accounted for in this design.
Deployment Switch and Separation Springs

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