Build Instruction - ISS-Mimic/Mimic GitHub Wiki

Groupings of Build Instruction - this is in work. Each one of these will be a tab with detailed instruction on that tab. But still trying to figure out the best way to organize.

3D Print Components

  • list of all components that need to be printed and how many needed (see table on the 3D Printed Parts tab of the Wiki). Links in that table will take you directly to the necessary print files.
  • any print specifics like color (or black and white for Soyuz and Progress) are included in the table
  • finishing instruction for magnet insertion (link TBD)

Pi Setup

  • Install Raspberry Pi on touchscreen
  • Install touchscreen in case
  • Connect Keyboard (dongle if using our recommended keyboard)
  • Connect to battery and power up Pi
  • To load the software on the Pi, go to the Software Setup page

Support Structure

The support frame is required due to that pesky gravity we have on earth. To minimize the visual aspect of the frame, we used black components that are as small as possible. We want to the focus to be the ISS model.

The frame is constructed primarily from T-slot aluminum. This was selected due to relative low cost, simple construction, standard components (open-source friendly), and modularity. Note that you are free to create an alternative frame design with the materials of your choosing. The most important aspect is the interface to the ISS model. We’d love to have a variant that can hang from the ceiling. The components required are as listed in the Bill-of-Materials, here: https://github.com/ISS-Mimic/Mimic/wiki/Build-Instruction%3A-Bill-of-Materials#Frame

Frame Build Summary

  • Build Base (2040 Base, six Frame Supports, L-brackets, and T-plates)
  • Add Vertical Supports (4 Vertical Supports, L-brackets)
  • Add module stack Support Rods (3 Support Rod Bases, 3 Rubber Feet, 3 Support Rods, L-brackets)
  • Install Rubber Feet on Frame Supports (6 Rubber Feet)
  • Install End Caps on 2040 Base (2 End Caps)

Frame Build Instruction page

Arduino set-up/Controllers/Motors (Sam and Bryan)

  • need an expanded breakdown here and its own page

Install motors in components (Sam and Bryan)

  • mount motor in truss print (screw and don't jam magnet)
  • include wiring notes/sequences (especially for use inclusion of PCBs)

Assembly (putting truss together, assembling modules)

  • sequence of assembly (support structure, truss, modules stack)
  • map of where all modules go

Wiring (Sam and Bryan)

Build Articulating implements - Solar Arrays

  • print solar arrays
  • paint solar arrays (Sam)
  • cut vinyl for solar arrays and prep for application - See Vinyl Instruction on this page
  • apply vinyl to solar arrays - See Vinyl Instruction on this page
  • Note: if your 3D printer is not big enough or you choose not purchase printed arrays from Re:3d, then see Alternate Solar Array Build page

Install articulating implements - Solar Arrays

  • install solar arrays on BGA motors

Install articulating implements - radiators

  • install radiators on truss
  • install HRSR on servo motor

Embellishments for Realism

  • decals
  • wraps