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Assembly

INTRODUCTION

This document reports the assembly and integration specifications, and includes the step-by-step procedures for the PocketQube "PAYLOAD K-BAND, L_BAND, VGA".

REQUIREMENTS TO BE VERIFIED


Req. Id Requirement title

Requirement text 

Pass/fail criterion Proc. step(s) Pass
SYS-PHY-01 PQ  ±X axis dimensions 1P, 2P or 3P PocketQubes width (X direction dimension) shall be 50.0 ± 0.1 mm, with sliding plate 58.0 ± 0.1 mm wide in the same direction. The PQ width, in the X direction, is 50.0 ± 0.1 mm, with sliding plate 58.0 ± 0.1 mm wide in the same direction.    
SYS-PHY-02 PQ  ±Y axis dimensions

1P, 2P or 3P PocketQubes height (Y direction dimension) shall be 51.6 ± 0.1 mm. This comprises 50.0 mm plus 1.6 m+m thickness of the sliding plate.

 

The PQ height , in the Y direction, is 51.6 ± 0.1 mm. This comprises 50.0 mm plus 1.6 m+m thickness of the sliding plate.    

SYS-PHY-03

PQ  ±Z axis dimensions 1P PocketQube length (Z direction dimension) shall be 50.0 ± 0.1 mm, with sliding plate 64.0 ± 0.1 mm long in the same direction. The PQ length , in the Z  direction, is 50.0 ± 0.1 mm, with sliding plate 64.0 ± 0.1 mm long in the same direction.

SYS-PHY-06 PQ components and parts location ±X , +Y & ±Z axis Components and parts may be installed on the +X, -X, +Y, +Z, -Z surfaces of the baseline PocketQube configuration, provided that they do not protrude more than 7 mm from the main body baseline envelope, and are separated more than 3.4 mm from the +Y surface of the sliding plate. The components and parts located in the ±X , +Y & ± Z surfaces proture less than 7mm from the main body baseline envelope  and are separated more than 3.4 mm from the +Y surface of the sliding plate.    
SYS-PHY-07 PQ components and parts location -Y axis Components and parts may be installed on the -Y surface of the baseline PocketQube configuration, provided that they do not protrude more than 7 mm from the baseline envelope, and are separated more than 3 mm from the +X, -X, +Z, -Z edges of the sliding plate. The components and parts located in the -Y surfaces proture less than 7 mm from the baseline envelope  and separated more than 3 mm from the ±X & ±Z edges of the sliding plate.    
SYS-PHY-08 PQ mass The mass of a 1P PocketQube shall not exceed 250 g. The PQ weighs less than 250 g.

ELE-REQ-01 Vertical PIN electric check Each one of the pins is vertically connected. When measuring with the multimeter the top and bottom pins (vertically alligned) a short circuit is detected.    
ELE-REQ-02 Ground connection All the ground pins are connected to ground. When measuring with the multimeter the ground pins (vertically alligned) a short circuit is detected.    

GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

Id Item Qty Remarks
GNDSE-01

Screwdriver Wera 118040 TX5 (HOP 1.3)

1


GNDSE-02

Screwdriver Wera 118050 TX10B0 (TX10)

1


GNDSE-03

Screwdriver Wera 118090 SW 1,5 (SW 1.5)

1

Pels tornillos de M2x20 de la bateria

GNDSE-04

Screwdriver A.402 FACOM

0.5-2.5 Nm

1

Screwdriver_torque.jpeg

GNDSE-05

UV light

1

UV light.jpeg

GNDSE-06

Multimeter

1

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GNDSE-07

Vernier caliper

1

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GNDSE-08

Scale

1

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GNDSE-09 Kapton tape 1

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GNDSE-10 Aluminum tape 1

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COMPONENT

COMPONENT LIST

ID Item Qty Photo ID Remarks
SCREW-01 M2x6 ISO 14580 4 001627

Photo + Info

SCREW-02 M2x20 ISO 14580 2 000823

Photo + Info

SCREW-03 M2x5 ISO 14850 20 001150

Photo + Info

SCREW-04a M3x30 ISO 7380 4 001949

Only VGA and L-band

SCREW-04b M3X35 ISO 7380 4 002142

K-band (but not used)

SCREW-04c
M3x35 ISO 7380 4 002421

K-band (used)

SPACER-01 M2x5 Nylon 4 003413

Photo + Info

SPACER-02 M3x2 Aluminium 4 003650

Photo + Info

SPACER-03 M3x4 Aluminium 12 002915

Photo + Info

SPACER-04a M3x0.5 Aluminium 12 003859

Photo + Info

SPACER-04b M3x{0.1-0.5} Aluminium  

Add necessary spacers to have a 4.6 mm distance between PCBs

HELICOIL-01



HELICOIL-02



HELICOIL-03



STRUCT-01


Render

STRUCT-02


Render






















TCHC M3X35 INOX A4 PF DIN 912 4  

Standoff screws / Torque [ 0.83678 , 1.11571 ] ( recommended , max ) 

M3x35_Standoffs.jpeg


TETE BASSE TORX M2X5 INOX A2 ISO 14580 20  

Lateral board screws / Torque [ 0.229083 , 0.305444 ] ( recommended , max ) 

M2x5.jpeg


TETE BASSE TORX M2X6 INOX A2 ISO 14580 4  

Bottom board screws / Torque [ 0.229083 , 0.305444 ] ( recommended , max ) 

M2x6.jpeg


TCHC M2X20 INOX A2 EF DIN 912 2  

Bottom board battery screws / Torque [ 0.229083 , 0.305444 ] ( recommended , max )

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HELICOIL PLUS FREE RUNNING M3X2D INOX 4  

Helicoils for the Standoff screws on the bottom structure.

Heli_M3x2D.jpeg


HELICOIL PLUS FREE RUNNING M2X1,5D INOX 16

Helicoils for the lateral boards, 8 for the top structure and 8 for the bottom structure.

Heli_M2x1.5D.jpeg


HELICOIL PLUS FREE RUNNING M2X1D INOX 10

Helicoils for bottom board, all of them on the bottom structure.

Heli_M2x1D.jpeg


Spacers M3X4 [Al] 12

4mm spacers.

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Spacers 761-M0531-3-AL 2mm 4

2mm spacers.

Spacers_2mm.jpeg

 


RONDELLE 3.2X6X0.5 INOX A2 DIN 433 12

0.5mm spacers.

spacer_1mm.jpeg


749-906-5MM 4

Plastic spacers 5mm Nyl.

Plastic_spacers.jpeg

BATT-1 Li-on Battery - 3.7 V / 1400mAh/5.18Wh - Model 103540 1

Battery.

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BOARD-1 Fully assembled OBC-COMMS board. 1

Board design may be subject to small modifications.

PCB_OBC&COMMS.jpeg

BOARD-2 Fully assembled EPS board. 1

PCB_EPS.jpeg

BOARD-3 Fully assembled ADCS board. 1

PCB_ADCS.jpeg

BOARD-4 Full assembled Payload 1 board. 1

PCB_VGA.jpeg

STRUC-1 Top structure. 1

 3mm Top structure.


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STRUC-2 Bottom structure. 1

3mm+10mm+3mm Bottom structure.

                  TOP                                     BOTTOM

BOT_Struct_top view.jpegWVGbot-struct-bot-view.jpg

 

 

STRUC-3 Magnetorquer PCB 1

+Y axis magnetorquer.

Board design may be subject to small modifications.

 

Y_mag_PCB.jpeg

STRUC-4 Bottom board. 1

Bottom board with 2 killswitches, umbilical connector, photodiode and solar cell installed.

Board design may be subject to small modifications.

Bot_Board_bot_view.jpeg

STRUC-5 Sliding plate. 1

BotnotsoBot.jpeg

STRUC-6 Lateral board. 3

Lateral board with installed photodiode and temperature sensor.

Board design may be subject to small modifications.

 

LAT_Board_solar_view.jpegLAT_Board_inner view.jpeg

 

 

STRUC-7 Lateral board with antenna. 1

Lateral board with installed antenna, low impedance resistor, photodiode and temperature sensor.

Board design may be subject to small modifications.


Lat_board_antenna_inner_view.jpeg

Lat_board_antenna_solar_view.jpeg


Dyneema 1

UHMPE 0.35mm diameter, 26 kg

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Torques 

M2 -> 0.2 Nm

M2,5 -> 0.5 Nm

M3 -> 1 Nm

M4 -> 2 Nm

STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE

Step Materials Description Remarks/Requirements to be met Carpeta fotos
10 1 x Complete bottom structure including battery and the other components Prepare bottom structure for assembly. - Confirm that the bottom structure assembly instructions have been correctly followed before proceeding.

3

20

1 x Kapton

1 x PCB-01

 

Install kapton to ensure the killswitches remain closed during the assembly.

- Ensure that the killswitches are fully pressed.
- The bottom solar cell has been installed according to the specific tutorial; refer to it for more information.

Add reference to SC assembly.


4

30

1 x PCB-01

1 x PCB-02

1 x Bottom structure

4 x SPACER-01

4 x SCREW-01

2 x SCREW-02

 

 

Prepare the components.

5

31

1 x PCB-01

1 x PCB-02

Align and join PCB-01 and PCB-02, ensuring that both the screw holes and killswitch pin holes are properly aligned.

6

32

1 x Bottom structure

Recall step 31

- Connect the fifteenth picoblade connector from the bottom structure to the connector on PCB-01 that is visible through the PCB-02 aperture.

 

- Connect the battery picoblade to the picoblade pins visible through the PCB-02 aperture.
Ensure proper pin connection.

7

33 Recall step 32 Once the battery picoblade is connected, apply Kapton tape to secure the cable loop to the PCB.


8

34 Recall step 33 Gently pull the fifteen-pin flatwire through the bottom structure aperture to close the gap between the bottom structure and the PCBs.

- Ensure that no cables are pinched once the bottom structure and PCBs are joined.

- Make sure the battery cable remains inside the aperture with a loop.

9

35 Recall step 34 Attach PCB-01 and PCB-02 to the bottom structure.

- While screwing the screws, hold the bottom structure in place to secure it to the PCBs.

- Ensure the correct torque is applied.

Add torque

10

36

4 x SPACER-01

Recall step 35

Take a pair of SPACER-01 and insert them vertically into the entry space of the bottom structure, ensuring the screw holes align. If inserting the spacers is challenging, loosen the aperture slightly, ensuring that the integrity of the structure is not compromised.

11

37

2 x SCREW-02

Recall step 36

Once the holes and spacers are aligned, insert SCREW-02 through PCB-01, PCB-02, the bottom structure, and the pair of SPACER-01 installed in step 36.

12

38
Repeat step 36 and 37 with the other pair of spacers.

40

Recall 38

1 x PCB-03

4 x SCREW-03

Prepare the components.

28

41

Recall 38

1 x PCB-03

Position PCB-03 on top of the bottom structure as shown in the image. Align the battery opening with the magnetorquer aperture as illustrated in the image.

29

42

Recall step 41

4 x SCREW-03

Fasten all four SCREW-03 into each of the holes.

Torque

30

50 1 x Complete assembled payload

- For this assembly procedure, no payload is used. Instead, place a generic top PCB. Replace this upper section with the corresponding payload.

 

- The payload and the top structure have been installed according to their specific tutorials; refer to them for more information.

 

Add reference to tutorials.


60

1 x Complete assembled payload

 

The top structure works as an interface between the payload and the platform and must match the specifications of the PocketQube.

 

Additionally, the height of the spacers must be appropriate to match the PocketQube height specification.

Depending on the payload, SPACER-02 and top structure will vary.

 

 

The top structure, including the payload, must be custom-developed by each team. In our case, we've used a VGA payload as an example.

 

Especificar a la Wiki aquests requirements.

13

70

1 x OBC-COMMS soldered board

1 x RF cable

Prepare the components.

14

71

1 x OBC-COMMS soldered board

1 x RF cable

Using tweezers, connect the head of the RF cable to the connector placed on the board. The RF cable should exit the PCB passing through the the bottom right aperture as shown in the image, leaving room for SCREW-4 to be added later in the assembly process.

15

80

1 x Complete OBC-COMMS board from step 71

1 x Complete ADCS board

1 x Complete EPS board

1 x Complete assembled payload

12 x SPACER-03

12 x SPACER-04

Prepare the components for assembling the OBC-COMMS, ADCS, and EPS boards. The steps for the assembly of a board will be repeated for each one of the boards.

16

81

1 x Complete assembled payload

4 x SPACER-03

Place one SPACER-03 to each one of the SREW-04 as seen in the image.

17

82

Recall step 71

4 x SPACER-04

Place one SPACER-04 to each one of the SCREW-04 as seen in the image.

SPACER-04 must be placed on SPACER-03.

18

83

Recall step 72

1 x Complete OBC-COMMS board from step 71

Slide the OBC-COMMS board onto each SCREW-04 from the top structure. Remember that spacers were added in steps 81 and 82.

Carefully ensure the boards are oriented correctly so that the vertical pins align properly.

 

Position the RF cable from the OBC-COMMS board between the SPACER-03 and the vertical connector.

19

84

Step 83 structure

4 x SPACER-03

4 x SPACER-04

Prepare the components.


20

85

Recall step 83

4 x SPACER-03

Place one SPACER-03 to each one of the SREW-04 as seen in the image. The stack shall already contain the assembled OBC-COMMS board.

21

86

Recall step 85

4 x SPACER-04

Place one SPACER-04 to each one of the SCREW-04 as seen in the image.

SPACER-04 must be placed on SPACER-03.

 

The stack shall already contain the assembled OBC-COMMS board and SPACER-03.

22

87

Recall step 86

1 x Complete EPS board

Slide the EPS board onto each SCREW-04 from the stack. Remember that spacers were added in steps 85 and 86. Carefully ensure the boards are oriented correctly so that the vertical pins align properly.

23

88

Step 87 structure

4 x SPACER-03

4 x SPACER-04

Prepare the components.

24

89

Recall step 87

4 x SPACER-03

Place one SPACER-03 to each one of the SREW-04 as seen in the image. The stack shall already contain the assembled OBC-COMMS and EPS boards.

25

810

Recall step 89

4 x SPACER-04

Place one SPACER-04 to each one of the SCREW-04 as seen in the image.

SPACER-04 must be placed on SPACER-03.

 

The stack shall already contain the assembled OBC-COMMS and EPS boards and SPACER-03.

26

811

Recall step 810

1 x Complete ACDS board

Slide the ADCS board onto each SCREW-04 from the stack. Remember that spacers were added in steps 89 and 810. Carefully ensure the boards are oriented correctly so that the vertical pins align properly.

27

90

1 x Full stack from step 811

4 x 10xPicoClasp-PicoBlade flat-wire 

Connect each flat-wire to the four PicoClasp headers on the ADCS board as shown in the image.

31

100

1 x Full stack from step 90

1 x Assembled bottom structure step 42

Prepare the components.

32

101

1 x Full stack from step 90

Rotate the top structure stack so that the payload is oriented upward.

Using your fingers, apply pressure to all four SCREW-04 to keep them in place while rotating, preventing them from falling.

Once the structure is rotated, carefully maintain pressure on the ADCS board to ensure the boards stay in position and doesn't fall.

33

102

1 x Full stack from step 90

1 x Assembled bottom structure step 42

Position the top structure on top of the assembled bottom structure. Make sure all four SCREW-04 are correctly positioned.

Carefully verify that both structures are properly aligned.

 

The 15-pin flat-wire should be positioned to face the 15-pin connector coming out the battery aperture.

33

103 Recall step 102 Once both structures are properly positioned, tighten the screws to securely fasten them together. Make sure that the 15-pin flat-wire faces the 15-pin connector coming out the battery aperture.

34

110 Recall step 103 Connect the 15-pin flat-wire from the inner battery structure to the 15-pin connector on the ADCS. This flat-wires come from the bottom PCBs and will be connected to the ADCS.

Ensure the wires pass through the opening as shown in the picture.

35

111 Recall step 103

Connect the 3-pin flat-wire from the inner battery structure to the 3-pin connector on the ADCS.

This flat-wires are connected to an NTC and the battery heater and will be connected to the ADCS.

Ensure the wires pass through the opening as shown in the picture.

 

As it for now, this is not yet implemented to our assembly.


120

1 x PCB-12

1 x Full stacked PocketQube from step 111.

4 x SCREW-03

Prepare the components.

Please note that these steps will be performed with side boards that do not have solar cells. Be cautious when handling solar cells, as they should not be touched.

36

121

1 x PCB-12 with antenna

1 x Full stacked PocketQube from step 111.

Connect 10-pin PicoBlade flat-wire to the 10-pin connector from PCB-12.

 

Additionally, connect the RF connector from the OBC-COMMS board to the RF connector of the lateral board with the antenna connected.

Each side board (PCB-12) will correspond to one of the orientations: +X, -X, +Z, or -Z, as specified in the respective side board assembly procedure.

 

Each 10-pin PicoBlade flat-wire connector on the ADCS corresponds to one of these axis, so the side boards must align with the expected axis on the ADCS.

37

122

Recall step 121

4 x SCREW-03

After all connectors are attached to the side board, secure the side board to the full stack.

The cables between the stack and the side boards should be arranged in a loop-like configuration so that it doesn't stay sqeezed.

 

Make sure cables are not squeezed!

38

123

3 x PCB-12

1 x Full stacked PocketQube from step 122.

Repeat step 121 with the remaining lateral boards.

Each side board (PCB-12) will correspond to one of the orientations: +X, -X, +Z, or -Z, as specified in the respective side board assembly procedure.

 

Each 10-pin PicoBlade flat-wire connector on the ADCS corresponds to one of these axis, so the side boards must align with the expected axis on the ADCS.

 

If you're having trouble fastening SCREW-03, ensure that SCREW-04 is properly tightened.

 

Make sure cables are not squeezed! See images.

39

130

1 x Assembled PQ from step 123

 

1 x Dyneema

Mount the antenna deployment system using a dyneema. Please refer to the specific tutorial.  
140

1 x PQ

Assembly completed. Congratulations!

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