Team Circuit Breakers · Finland

CanSat Project Website

Circuit Breakers is a student CanSat team building a compact satellite platform with a 3D-printed body, embedded software, telemetry, and a drone-based release mechanism. The project combines mechanical design, parachute recovery, testing, and system integration into one complete aerospace-style build.

Drone-based release Parachute recovery Telemetry & testing 3D-printed structure
4Student members
~1 kmTarget release altitude
≤ €500Budget target

Mission Overview

Our CanSat is designed to fit inside a soda-can-sized structure while carrying electronics, recovery components, and onboard software. Instead of a rocket for current testing, the system is mounted in a dedicated drone payload holder. The drone lifts the CanSat and releases it using a controlled mechanism. After release, the parachute deploys, the descent is stabilised, and the onboard system can collect and transmit telemetry.

Mechanical Design

3D-printed cylindrical body with stacked internal hardware and protected electronics placement.

Recovery System

Bright parachute packed in the upper section for controlled descent and easier visual recovery.

Electronics & Software

Embedded software handles subsystem logic, testing workflows, and telemetry-related functions.

Drone Release Setup

A custom holder and release platform is used to transport and drop the CanSat during test operations.

Build Photos

These images show the current CanSat prototype, parachute packing, and the drone transport / drop platform.

CanSat internal layout
Release mechanism setup. Top-side view of payload integration, telemetry radio, and control electronics used for test operations.
Packed parachute at top of CanSat
Drone drop platform. The multirotor drone carries a dedicated yellow holder used for transporting and releasing the CanSat.
Drone drop platform with CanSat holder
Packed recovery system. The parachute is placed in the upper section to support quick deployment after release.
Top view of release mechanism and drone electronics
CanSat internal layout. Internal stacked hardware inside the 3D-printed cylindrical body, showing compact component integration and wiring.

Project Videos

Embedded videos from the project build and testing material you uploaded.

Build / setup video. Current project footage embedded directly in the website.
Additional project footage. Second uploaded video included as part of the project media section.

Team

Each member contributes to a different part of the CanSat system, from mechanics and parachute design to software and integration.

Zehra Naqvi

Team Leader · Mechanical Engineering · System Design and Integration
  • Designed the main structural components of the CanSat.
  • 3D-designed and printed the CanSat case, lid/cover, and base case.
  • Worked on antenna integration, system calculations, and servo deployment testing.

Muhammad Aun

Parachute System · Communication Systems · Testing · Web Development
  • Performed parachute-related calculations and built the recovery system.
  • Developed the weight-testing system and wrote code for subsystem validation.
  • Worked on telemetry setup, communication testing, and created the project website.

Amiir

Software Development
  • Developed the core onboard software for system operation.
  • Implemented sensor data acquisition and control logic.
  • Worked on debugging and improving software reliability.

Sulaiman Ahmet-Jama

Embedded Software Development · System Testing
  • Contributed to embedded software development and sensor program logic.
  • Participated in debugging, optimisation, and software validation.
  • Supported integration between hardware and software during system trials.

Timeline

January 2026Team formation, role allocation, and initial mission planning.
January–February 2026Component research, procurement, parachute planning, and structure design.
February 2026Mechanical design, 3D printing, sensor mounting, and wiring.
February–March 2026Software development for telemetry, testing, and onboard logic.
March 2026Integration, assembly, and pre-launch verification.

Budget

ItemCost
CanSat kit€95
Servo motor (Savöx SV-1232MG)€60
Battery€5
3D printing materials€10
Parachute€20
Extra weight€20
Miscellaneous (LED, buzzer, capacitor)€20
Total project budget≤ €500
If you want, the budget section can be updated to match your final exact parts list.

Teacher Supervisor

Olli Haikarainen

Primary Test Profile

Drone lift, controlled release, parachute descent, and telemetry verification.

Project Focus

Mechanical integration, recovery reliability, embedded software, and communication systems.