Full episodes of my DIY CubeSat development project – covering hardware, software, CAD and everything else related to getting a satellite from idea to orbit in an accessible and maker friendly way,
Curated by: Build a CubeSat (36 videos)
In this episode, we round up the latest #buildacubesat updates and take a look at what’s ahead in the coming year – and beyond 🛰️ Thanks to @PCBWay for sponsoring this episode! Use my referral link to get $5 credit: https://pcbway.com/g/i2s1I5 Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/yeusgM75ys _Grab some gear or just browse — new merch store is live:_ https://buildacubesat.space ## 🛰️ 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 00:31 bacBus Interconnect Fix 03:14 Panelizing in #kicad 9 with #kikit 11:50 Batch Rendering in #kicad 13:01 PCB Bug Fixes 13:59 Maker Faire Rome 14:48 FAQ: Why does this take so long? 16:23 FAQ: Why not use standoffs? 18:07 FAQ: How is Build a CubeSat funded? 18:44 The Store 19:22 2026 Plans 22:13 Cubesource BurnWing 22:55 Plans Beyond 2026 24:01 Thanks and Outro ## 🌐 External Links - Brett Muir's Cubesource: https://www.cubesource.space/ - PoliSpace RoverTech: https://polispace.it/rovertech-team/ - KiKit: https://yaqwsx.github.io/KiKit/latest/ - SatNOGS-COMMS: https://libre.space/projects/satnogs-comms/ - ORCASat MCR: https://gitlab.orcasat.ca/open-source-projects/mcr - Export Gerber for PCBWay from KiCAD 9: https://www.pcbway.com/helpcenter/generate_gerber/How_to_Export_Gerber_BOM_and_Pick_and_Place_Files_in_KiCad_9_0.html ## 🏔️ Repo Links - Repos on Codeberg: https://codeberg.org/buildacubesat-project - bacBus Pinout v3r4: https://codeberg.org/buildacubesat-project/bac-hardware/src/branch/main/bacbus/bacBus%20Pinout-v3r4.pdf - KiKit config file: https://codeberg.org/buildacubesat-project/bac-hardware/src/branch/main/bacbus/interconnect-panel-4x4-kikit-conf.json - KiCAD rendering script: https://codeberg.org/buildacubesat-project/bac-software/src/branch/main/utilities/kicad9-3d-thumb-exporter ## 📺 Relevant Episodes - CubeSat Prototype Test Flight 1 – Debrief & Next Steps: https://youtu.be/bDQ_N9Gvzqs - Prototype SN1 Assembly Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIcb1CAOUYA ## 🎥 Music Credits Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ --- Need a friendly, non-corporate GitHub/GitLab alternative? Check out https://codeberg.org --- #buildacubesat #episode #s02e11