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All Purpose Rocket Avionics (APRA) Flight Computer
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All Purpose Rocket Avionics (APRA) Flight Computer

August 2024 – December 2024

Cresskill, NJ

Overview

Designing the APRA Flight Computer for compatibility with a wide range of rocketry projects

Developing a custom printed circuit board integrating an STM32 microcontroller, dual inertial measurement units, barometer, magnetometer, GPS, and Bluetooth module

Implemented 6 servo outputs to enable control functions such as thrust vectoring and active fin control, with flexibility to expand additional functionalities

Integrated 4 pyro channels to reliably trigger flight events including stage separation and parachute deployment

Technologies & Tools

PCB DesignSTM32 MicrocontrollerInertial Measurement Units (IMU)BarometerMagnetometerGPSBluetoothServo ControlPyro ChannelsThrust VectoringActive Fin ControlAvionicsRocketry

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