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First Rev design files uploaded

A project log for QubeCast Max

QubeCast Max is a high powered radio module for PocketQube Satellites, HAB payloads, or anything that needs a small radio transciever.

ozqubeOzQube 07/09/2014 at 13:370 Comments

I've added the first rev design files to the Dropbox folder. The only difference between these files and the first prototype boards are the silkscreen and some minor edits to the border in the schematic. Couldn't have blank variables could I ? :-) 

I'm still working on 2 other things that I'll need in order to test the QubeCast Max. 

1. Adapter board to suit Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V

2. Power Supply

The power supply is important, as the Arduino voltage regulator doesn't have enough capacity for this radio module ( I may have said this before...) The spec sheet says I need 5V and 540mA, but it also says that it will work at 3.3V. I'll need to make sure the power supply can support both voltages, and then test the actual current at 3.3V.

For my actual satellite, if I don't need a 5V bus, then I can leave it out, as all the other components are 3.3v.

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