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Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/yeusgM75ys Today, we take a look at how I modified a CM5 MINIMA carrier board so I could use a @raspberrypi #cm5 as a payload on my upcoming #cubesat test flight to the stratosphere. Thanks to @PCBWay for sponsoring this video! Use my referral link to get $5 credit: https://pcbway.com/g/i2s1I5 Special thanks to @pierluigi_colangeli for his work on the #cm5minima and his support with my respin. Check out his repo on GitHub: https://github.com/piecol/CM5_MINIMA_REV2 *Dev kit shop will be up in late 2025 / early 26* – get pinged: https://forms.gle/5a2UZdfcyUmFjTZd8 ## 🛰️ Support This Project If you are looking for a way to support this channel, leave a tip or become a member :) - Channel Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLf9aKlW-TbC8zbrl0OvKLQ/join - Patreon: https://patreon.com/buildacubesat - Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/buildacubesat - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/bac-donate ## ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:56 The CM5 MINIMA REV2 by Pierluigi Colangeli 01:28 Respin approach 01:54 CM5: Good for prototyping, not for flight 02:16 Check out the CM5 MINIMA 02:42 Respin, part one: Deletions in the schematic 04:50 Updating the board and cleanup 07:38 Respin, part two: Changes 09:38 Interlude: New stuff on the Codeberg repo 10:48 Respin, part three: Additions 12:57 Copying between KiCad projects 14:00 Finishing touches and result 14:20 Exporting for PCBWay 14:37 Solder mask expansion 15:16 Solder mask color 15:52 Notes on heatsinking 17:17 Thanks and outro ## 🛰️ Repo Links CM5 Carrier Board: https://codeberg.org/buildacubesat-project/bac-structure Hardware Releases: https://codeberg.org/buildacubesat-project/bac-hardware/releases Structure Releases: https://codeberg.org/buildacubesat-project/bac-structure/releases ## 🌐 External Links PCBWay KiCad 8 Export Guide: https://www.pcbway.com/helpcenter/generate_gerber/Generate_Gerber_file_from_Kicad.html Need a friendly, non-corporate GitHub/GitLab alternative? Check out https://codeberg.org/ --- #buildacubesat #episode #s02e03