The team behind the work
Meet the students, whose dedication, teamwork and knowledge makes the satellite come alive!
Nagy Bence
Electronics-, and software engineer, PCB-designer
Bence is responsible of designing the electronical system, developing the custom PCB , and does partial work in making the software.
Buda Bálint
Software-, PCB-, and electronical designer
Bálint writes the other part of the satellite's software, helps develop the electronic and software solutions, tests the sensors and cameras.
Our milestones
CanSat Flight Ready
All satellite systems have been integrated and tested; the CanSat is officially in a flight-ready state.
Live Antenna Tracker Test
We tested the completed antenna tracker operation in the field under real conditions.
Yagi Antenna Construction
We successfully built and assembled our custom-designed 477 MHz Yagi antenna.
Yagi Antenna Design
We started the design process for a directional Yagi antenna optimized for the 477 MHz band.
Antenna Tracker Prototype
The mechanics and basic control of the antenna tracker system are mostly complete.
Second Battery Pack Assembly
We assembled the second, backup battery pack for the CanSat satellite.
Passed the CDR Phase
It became official that we successfully passed the CDR phase.
CDR Evaluation Received
We received the official and detailed evaluation from the jury regarding our submitted CDR documentation.
Antenna Tracker Design
We started the hardware and software design of the automatic antenna tracker system.
CDR Results Announcement
We participated in the online Critical Design Review (CDR) results announcement.
Spectrum Analyzer Measurements
Measuring the frequency shift and power of the radio modules using a spectrum analyzer.
Educational Presentation
We gave a presentation to the grandparents, introducing our CanSat project and the work done so far.
Parachute Test with Model Airplane
The parachute successfully passed a test drop from a flying model airplane.
Live High Altitude Drop Test
We conducted a live test of the CanSat by dropping the satellite from a high altitude.
CDR Documentation Submitted
We successfully completed and officially submitted the Critical Design Review (CDR) documentation.
Project Video Completed
We finished editing and finalizing the presentation video of the team and the project.
Full PCB Operation
All components of the printed circuit board (PCB) have been assembled, and the entire system works flawlessly.
2.4 GHz Radio Module Startup
We successfully commissioned and started the radio module operating on the 2.4 GHz frequency.
Radio License Received
The official radio frequency usage license has arrived.
Successful Radio Reception
First successful data reception via the telemetry radio.
High Altitude Drop Test
Parachute testing by dropping from a lift at 23 meters height.
Telemetry Radio Alive
The telemetry radio module showed signs of life for the first time.
Parachute Test (v2)
Testing the second version of the parachute.
CDR Writing Started
We started writing the Critical Design Review (CDR) documentation.
PCB Arrived
The manufactured Printed Circuit Boards have arrived.
Data Packet Generation
Data packet generation is working based on the structure.
Thermal Camera Functional
The thermal camera module worked flawlessly for the first time.
PCB Ordered
Ordered the manufacturing of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
First Sensor Operation
Sensors worked successfully on the breadboard for the first time.
Breadboard Assembly
Assembling the sensors and electronics on the breadboard.
First Parachute Test
The very first experimental test with the parachute.
Components Arrived
The ordered electronic components have arrived successfully.
Data Packet Design
Designing the data packet layout
Thermal Camera & Sensor Test
First combined test of the thermal camera and sensors operation.
PDR Phase Passed
We received notification that we successfully passed the PDR phase.
PDR Submission
Successfully submitted the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) documentation.
GitHub Repo Created
We established the version control system for the project.
Application Submitted
We officially submitted our application for the competition.
The Beginning: CanSat
This is when we first heard about the CanSat competition and the opportunity to participate.