Schematic Design Review
| Item | Description |
| General | Schematic is well organized |
| Power Regulator | Battery not connected directly to microcontroller |
| Shutdown pin correctly installed | |
| Battery Connector | Correctly oriented - double check using the board |
| Sensor | Has at least one sensor |
| Has capacitors, etc. installed for proper installation | |
| No resistors connected for voltage switching | |
| Programming Connector | Matches the Starting Schematic |
| Microcontroller | Matches Starting Schematic |
| Signal LED installed to pin 1 of the Atmega (INT1) | |
| Power LED | Is installed with a resistor directly to power |
| Ground Lines | All ground lines have a ground symbol |
| All ground lines are properly connected | |
| Power Lines | All power lines have a power symbol |
| All power lines are properly routed | |
| Memory Headers (if used) | Properly oriented |
Board Design Review
| Item | Description |
| General | Board is well organized |
| Fits within the size requirements - 22mmx70mm | |
| Everything contained within board area | |
| DRC | Passes the design rule check |
| Nets / Routing / Traces | Nothing left to route - check using ratsnest |
| Trace width >= 10 mil (.254mm) | |
| Traces are same size or smaller than pads they connect to | |
| Antenna | As close to the radio as possible |
| Battery Connector | Correctly oriented |
| On outside of the board facing outside |
Basic Software Review
| Item | Description |
| Arduino | Has access to their own Arduino to test code on |
| Can program an Arduino | |
| Able to blink a light on the Arduino | |
| Able to print information to the serial monitor | |
| Libraries | Knows what libraries they need |
| Has needed libraries installed | |
| Breakout Boards | Has at least one of the breakout boards wired properly |
| Can run example code on the breakout board | |
| Can explain what is happening in the example code |
Flight Software Review
| Item | Description |
| General | The software looks neat and clean |
| Data flow | Collects data from the sensor(s) |
| Packages data in an appropriate format for the radio | |
| Sends the information to the radio | |
| Testing | Has a way to test that all components are functioning (doesn't have to be part of the flight software) |
| Other | Does not ask for an ACK signal |
| Uses the LED to communicate basic information | |
| Does not print information to the serial port in the actual flight software |
Mission Readiness Review
There is not a specific checklist for the mission readiness review. It is up to you to demonstrate that your femtosat meets all of the requirements listed in the requirements section.
Launch Day
On launch day points will be able to be gained by accomplishing the following tasks:
- Save data to the memory module
- Send at least one transmission
- Send at least one transmission with data
- Continuously be sending data
Each of these items is worth 20 points. The mentors will determine if partial completion of any of these items are worth points.
Report
| Item | Description |
| General | Has a professional appearance |
| Is well written | |
| Charts | Clearly presents the data |
| Analysis | Accurately and clearly demonstrates what the data means |
| Experience | Describes the participants experience in participating in the competition |
| Suggestions | Provides constructive feedback to the spacecraft club on improving the beginning competition |