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Avionics Electrical

Our electrical subteam designs and builds sophisticated electronic systems for the rocket, including custom flight computers and communication systems.

Blaze-NT Avionics System

Blaze-NT is UCSC Rocketry's next-generation flight computer, providing comprehensive flight data logging, sensor monitoring, and telemetry capabilities.

Main System Schematic

Blaze-NT Technical Specifications

  • Processor: STM32F411 ARM Cortex-M4
  • RF Frequency: 433MHz telemetry
  • Sensor Suite: 9-axis IMU, barometer, high-g accelerometer
  • Power Management: Integrated buck regulators, battery monitoring
  • Data Rate: High-rate sensor acquisition and storage
  • Framework: Arduino-compatible firmware
  • Status: Flight-tested prototype hardware

2025 Blaze Radio Project

The Blaze Radio is our custom-designed communication and telemetry system. Using the same form factor as the popular HopeRF RFM69HCW it serves as a drop in replacement with up to 20x the transmit power.

Main Radio Schematic

Blaze Radio Technical Specifications

  • RF Frequency: 433MHz
  • Output Power: Up to 2W
  • Data Rate: 1 Mbps telemetry
  • Power Consumption: < 500mA @ 3.3V nominal