Thrusters
We currently have our thruster fully designed.
We will be constructing it out of high density
plastic round stock using a 30 degree half angle counter sink,
and a 1/8" drill bit for the throat.
Solenoid Valves
The solenoid valves we will be using are 12V NOS valves.
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We have tested them and they function with our 12V supply under pressure from our canister.
Frictionless Enviroment
We have scrapped the idea of using air bearings, as distributing the weight evenly through our body has proved to be a difficult task. Instead we will mount our Nano-Sat on ceramic bearings and wheels, since it can be completed in a timely manner, and we're sure it will work.Control Software
Fedora 8 set up and running
Buildroot set up
File transfer between dev PC and gumstix working
App skeleton partially completed

