Payload Design
Design and build the balloon payload.
Reference: EOSS Build Container
Reference: EOSS Build Container
Learning Targets
- I can describe how to build the balloon payload box.
Materials & Tools
- 1/2 inch foamcore board (coated on both sides, available from Michael's)
- hot glue gun (low or high temperature)
- metal foil tape for temperature and electrical insulation (any brand)
- 3/8" thermoplastic lavatory rod for stringing the boxes together
- 3/8" coarse nylon lock nuts to thread onto the plastic rod
- metal or plastic washers with 3/8 inch hole
- hacksaw to cut off plastic rod
- drill with 3/8 inch bit
- duct tape to secure the electronics inside the box