ArduSat Prototyping Module
The ArduSat Prototyping Module is a gold-plated PCB used to hand-assemble early prototypes of the first two ArduSat satellites launched into space in 2013. A limited number remain from that original production run — own a piece of Arduino and space history.
Build a custom CubeSat satellite module by combining your own sensors and components with this prototyping board. Mechanically compliant with CubeSat specifications, it's ideal for ground-based prototyping, high-altitude balloon (HAB) flights, and sounding-rocket experiments.
Key Features
- Gold-Plated PCB – ENIG (electroless nickel immersion gold) connections for reliable conductivity
- 651-Hole Prototyping Area – All holes separate for maximum layout flexibility
- CubeSat Bus Breakout – Individual connections for GND, 5 V, and 3.3 V rails linked to the CubeSat bus
- Stackable Connectors – H1 and H2 CubeSat bus connectors with 0.1" spacing, 104 pins total
- CubeSat Compliant – Meets CubeSat specifications for hole locations, outer dimensions, and vertical interconnect clearances
Specifications
- Dimensions – 95.45 × 90.3 mm
- PCB Material – FR4 fibreglass (requires out-gassing before vacuum use)
- PCB Connections – ENIG (electroless nickel immersion gold)
- Bare PCB Mass – 25 g
- Connector Mass (pair) – 15 g
- Total Assembled Mass – 42 g (including solder)
Ideal For
- CubeSat prototyping and experimental hardware development
- High-altitude balloon (HAB) and sounding-rocket flight testing
- Ground-based testing before ArduSat mission deployment
- Space and Arduino enthusiasts looking for a collectible piece of satellite history
Package Contents
- 1× ArduSat Prototyping Module PCB
- 1× Pair of CubeSat bus connectors (unsoldered)
Resources
The ArduSat Prototyping Module appears in the following collections:
SKU FT-ASPM
by Freetronics
