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Details about the mechanical components of T-Sat-1.

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Parts printed out for new housing for T-Sat 1 after T-Sat 0 Lauch:

· Top Panel (refer to figure 1)

· Parachute Base Mechanism (refer to figure 2)

· Spare housing for back up and if needed to do testing of different components. Without any interference with the final model. (refer to figure 3)

· Camera Panel (refer to figure 4&5)

Figure 1: T-Sat 1 Top Panel
Figure 2: T-Sat 1 Parachute Base
Figure 3: T-Sat 1 Spare Housing

With the previous model that was used in T-Sat 0 the battery panel holding system was a press in model secured with tape. As such the mechanical team decided to create a screw in model with four points of union compressed by a back panel and M3 bolts and threaded inserts.

Figure 4: Front of camera panel for T-Sat-1
Figure 5: Rear of panel

With preparation for the flight day a couple of items had to be purchased such as:

· 600 ft tether line

· Red Rip-Stop Nylon Parachute

· Physics Weight

o To measure the amount of force generated by the tether balloon.

· 25 lb Iron Weight

o To be used as an anchor when with the tether line.

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