There are many components within this project, each requiring a fair amount of build time. High level list of steps is below:-

Preparation

• Acquire Parts

Programming

• Load appropriate firmware on to RFD900 modems
• Load latest code into Payload Arduino
• Load latest OS image into the Ground Station Beaglebone Black
• Obtain latest code onto the Ground Station Beaglebone Black

Constructing Components for the Payload

• Construct Payload Cloverleaf antenna
• Test Antenna with SWR meter
• Create all Payload PCBS and solder all components
• Assemble Electronics Box for Payload
• Create cables
• Create external PCB
• Create HackHD enclosure
• Create PVC Gimbal for the Spot Messenger
• Create Cloverleaf antenna enclosure
• Create waterproof external temperature module
• Create all necessary cables
• Assemble all the components into the payload box

Constructing Components for the Groundstation

• Create all Payload PCBS and solder all components
• Create all necessary cables
• Assemble all components into the GroundStation polycarbonate box
• Create the Helix Antenna
• Test Antenna with SWR meter
• Fix Groundstation polycatbonate box on to the back of the Antenna and connect to Antenna