UAH Space Hardware Payload Plate

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This is a base plate for a payload that offers stability and reduces drag during deceleration. Holes are strategically placed in the arms of the shape to allow for effortless passage of parachute lines through them. The center bore provides a space for an MCU and other components to sit below the shape, lowering its overall center of gravity. A separate file contains one-fourth of the entire shape, designed to fit on smaller printers. Simply print four of these pieces and then glue them together for a complete shape. An additional file features the base plate along with a cup that should be placed inside the hole to house any electronics on board. The plastic cup was created by Alexander Trushkin. The current view shows the bottom of the plate. This project was initiated on September 18, 2016, as part of a Space Hardware Club project at the University of Alabama in Huntsville by Matthew Methe. The design was made with Tinkercad. You can edit it online at https://www.tinkercad.com/things/8Jw6FPdvr87 Check out Alexander's account on Tinkercad: https://www.tinkercad.com/users/agmUhJMMCNS-alexander-trushkin