Nosecone
About the Nosecone PCB
Nosecone is an open source PCB design by chaxaf, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 36.5 × 34.6 mm, with 20 components from 9 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the MAX31855KASA+ and RSCDJNI060PASE3. By type, the board carries 8 resistors, 6 capacitors, 3 ICs and 3 connectors.
It belongs with the rf & radio, sensors and power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
Hardware for EPFL Rocket Team Hermes Supersonic Test Rocket
Semester project completed with the EPFL Rocket Team in 2022.
Hermes II is a compact avionics architecture developed for a small experimental rocket intended for validation flights and data generation. The project focused on redesigning the electronics of the original Hermes platform into a smaller, more modular system with telemetry, GPS, multiple sensor boards, and improved integration inside the rocket.
Main components on the Nosecone
Nosecone bill of materials (BOM)
20 components, 9 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | MAX31855KASA+ | SOIC127P600X175-8N | IC1, IC2 |
| 1 | RSCDJNI060PASE3 | DIP-8_W13.08mm | U1 |
| 2 | 1725656 terminal block | terminal block | J1, J2 |
| 1 | B2B-PH-K-S_LF__SN_ | 57202G5205LF | J3 |
| 3 | 100nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C4, C5 |
| 1 | 10uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C2 |
| 2 | 10nF | C_0603_1608Metric | C3, C6 |
| 6 | 1kΩ | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 |
| 2 | 10kOhm | R_0603_1608Metric | R7, R8 |
Nosecone design files
The KiCad project lives in the chaxaf/Supersonic-Test-Rocket repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Nosecone: common questions
How big is the Nosecone PCB?
The Nosecone measures 36.5 × 34.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Nosecone?
20 components, from 9 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Nosecone design files?
From the chaxaf/Supersonic-Test-Rocket repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Nosecone design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with chaxaf. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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