Problem or Motivation
Rover prototypes require reliable telemetry for decision making and validation. Existing setups had limited observability and inconsistent data quality during integration testing.
What I Built
- Sensor ingestion pipeline for motion, power, and environmental measurements.
- Telemetry packet formatting and transfer to monitoring endpoints.
- Test harness for validating data integrity under simulated mission conditions.
Tools and Technologies Used
- Raspberry Pi, embedded sensor interfaces, serial communication
- Python data acquisition scripts and logging modules
- Fusion 360 for mechanical fit and enclosure adjustments
My Role and Contributions
- Developed telemetry acquisition logic and integration scripts.
- Supported mechanical-electrical integration for sensor routing.
- Documented test procedures and results for system review sessions.
Challenges and Lessons Learned
- Noise and packet loss required robust buffering and retry strategies.
- Mechanical packaging constraints affected cable reliability.
- Cross-discipline collaboration improved system-level design quality.
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