Tag Archives: PCB

Neu VAYU

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Steve Smith

I’m very happy to report that the new VAYU-NTX v1.04 PCBs have arrived along with a solder stencil. The boards and stencil are of the normal high quality from Hackvana (Thanks again Mitch). Although I enjoy the process of hand … Continue reading →

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Comments Active

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Steve Smith

Just a quick update post: I’ve re-enabled comments, this time with a CAPTCHA device. Comments may be left at will now and I will see how it goes. Mitch from Hackvana has kindly notified me that the VAYU-NTX v1.04 PCBs … Continue reading →

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Adding a default stencil layer in Eagle

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Steve Smith

After all the work setting up a stencil and adding a layer to produce the Stencil Gerber in the last post, I wondered if there was a way to automate the process a little more. What was needed was a … Continue reading →

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Designing a Solder Stencil with Eagle

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Steve Smith

With the completion of VAYU-NTX I wanted to explore the use of a solder stencil rather than use my component by component soldering approach. I haven’t got an oven yet but I believe I can still use the hot air … Continue reading →

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Released!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Steve Smith

I’ve been busy testing the VAYU-NTX PCB and cobbling together code to enable it to send telemetry. I have managed to combine Anthony Stirk‘s RTTY demo code and Matthew Beckett‘s NORB 3 code along with a few snippets of Chris … Continue reading →

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Evolution

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Steve Smith

Tuesday 19th saw delivery of the VAYU-NTX v1.03 prototype PCBs from Hackvana. I am really pleased with the consistency of quality and finish on their PCBs. I chose a blue colour this time and I really like it. It’s not … Continue reading →

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SMD Soldering Technique

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Steve Smith

During the building of VAYU-1 and VAYU v1.01, I developed a technique for soldering the very small SMD parts including the TPS16016 Boost Regulator chip. This device is a mere 2.5mm across and the pins are minute. Try as I … Continue reading →

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An added boost!

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Steve Smith

Before I regale you with the full VAYU-1 launch story, I would like to share with you a small success. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will know that I took the original CHEAPO Tracker design … Continue reading →

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Payload Ready

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Steve Smith

Conditions still look pretty bleak for a dry launch from Youlbury tomorrow. I’ll make the final decision at around 16:00-17:00 today. Despite that, I have made the payload ready to go. I went through several ideas as I built it … Continue reading →

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Vayu v1.01 PCBs

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Steve Smith

I just wanted to do a quick post to show the VAYU v1.01 PCBs that just arrived fresh from Hackvana. They are absolutely top quality. I’m amazed that the text came out despite being out of tolerance. I decided that … Continue reading →

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