Iowa State Iowa State UniversityUniversity
CanSat ResultsCanSat Results
James Dean James Dean Ryan Kincade Ryan Kincade
Cameron Sadler Cameron Sadler Aaron HawkinsAaron HawkinsAaron BurgartAaron Burgart
Our Setup:Our Setup:
Horizontal pill-shaped fiber-glass shell Horizontal pill-shaped fiber-glass shell housing componentshousing components
Sonic range-finder + chute release Sonic range-finder + chute release servoservo
Secondary altimeterSecondary altimeter Transmit Altitude utilizing combination Transmit Altitude utilizing combination
of Altimeter and range-finderof Altimeter and range-finder
What Happened:What Happened:
Murphy’s LawMurphy’s Law Battery pack for servoBattery pack for servo Pre-Launch MishapPre-Launch Mishap
Transmitter and micro controller damagedTransmitter and micro controller damaged
First Launch TrialFirst Launch Trial Refit into rocket payloadRefit into rocket payload Secondary Altimeter ResetSecondary Altimeter Reset
Second Launch TrialSecond Launch Trial
Telemetry Data AnalysisTelemetry Data Analysis
Requirement EvaluationRequirement Evaluation
CanSat budget under $1000CanSat budget under $1000 Mass budget under 500 gramsMass budget under 500 grams Fit in, deploy from payload sectionFit in, deploy from payload section Land on upright, defined positionLand on upright, defined position Transmit data during mission operationTransmit data during mission operation Maintain decent rate under 4.6 m/sMaintain decent rate under 4.6 m/s Parachute releases within 1 meter Parachute releases within 1 meter
from groundfrom ground
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned
Utilize a breadboard kit to minimize Utilize a breadboard kit to minimize maintenance of wiresmaintenance of wires
Plan a CanSat transportation systemPlan a CanSat transportation system Ensure housing meets specific Ensure housing meets specific
dimensionsdimensions Utilize more robust testing Utilize more robust testing
equipment equipment