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After the balloon popped, the payload fell at from a max recorded height of 51k 89k ft and a speed of hit the tree-line at roughly 6 m/s (19.7 ft/s). all the components survived the landing sans the interior chassis, which broke off at the corner. The temperature inside the chassis had a final reading range of 44.54 to 60.76 degrees Fahrenheit (update for average temp).
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- Train every member in the structures team on CAD and basic manufacturing (3D printing, soldering, handheld tools) before beginning the project.
- Establish a clear timeline with deadlines for each member.
- Allocating better tolerances for the slider and consider wiring when determining dimensions of the components. Calculate head emitted of active components. Foam had more than enough insulation for the electronics.
- Consider using PETG instead of PLA to increase durability (but mind that would make the chassis heavier).
- Create a guide for each sensor so that all members know its appearance, purpose, and any structural considerations.
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