Avionics Update

One new addition to the hardware system this build cycle is a separate and modular power management unit. This will allow for easier revisions and repairs and decrease the amount of space taken. The controller for this year will be powered by the Teensy 4.0 which has a dual-issue superscalar which means you can run two instructions at the same time.

The team is looking to improve on the ground station by including a monitor screen. As in previous years, the ground station receives real-time data from telemetry and will contain a Raspberry Pi to facilitate communication and visualize data.

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