lasarm
introducing our
Laser arm
In order to accurately point and track the satellite across the sky, we need a high quality tracker – we call ours the LASARM. But what does it look like and, more importantly, how does it work? Let’s find out!
Robust construction
A device such as LASARM must be manufactured with precision. We utilized 3D printing technology to create our prototype, but the final device must be even more precise. Our body will be made of aluminium.
The main core
Stepper motors are essential for precise motion tracking. Two motors are used for rotation on the altitude axis, and one motor is used for rotation on the azimuth axis. To ensure linear motion, every motor is geared.
Our brain
The entire LASARM is controlled by the LASARM Control Unit, an on-board computer that uses tracking data from available sources and visual data from the main telescope on which LASARM is mounted.
How was Lasarm demo made?
3D-printing
Material check
Final adjustments
Smoothing
Electronics testing
Arm assembling
How much will it cost?
Main telescope
The motorised telescope will roughly track the satellite. LASARM will be mounted on top of this telescope and our motors will provide precise tracking of the satellite.
Telescope price
Stepper motors
Stepper motors with gears will provide smooth movement to perfectly track the satellite.
Motors price
Bearings & gears
Light and smooth rotation will be ensured by locally produced bearings and gears connected to motors.
Bearings price
Control unit & electrotechnics
The brain of our device. Will process tracking data and control the motors.
Controls price
Material
The functioning device construction can’t be 3d printed. We will use 5mm aluminium sheets instead.
Material price
Laser
The core, the main character in our recovery story. We need a powerful laser, which is obviously not cheap.
Laser price
Other important stuff
We must not forget items such as the machining of the metals or the salaries of the employees who will develop the arm.