Independent Component Part 2

This is what the CubeSat started off looking like!

Today, I met with the mechanical engineer on the CubeSat team, Alex. He had recently ordered the parts to construct the outer frame of the Cubesat, and he asked to me to assist him with it.
After confusing the meeting place, we went to a hardware store to pick up an Allen wrench we didn't have. We then dove right in and began constructing. The entire CubeSat is 20x20x20 centimeters, so you can imagine how small each of the setscrews and nut-plates are. After 3 hours of maneuvering, screwing, and adjusting, we got the outer frame of the CubeSat completed. A few of the setscrews got stripped and Alex realized we were missing a rod he forgot to order; oops! We will most likely meet next week to adjust the 3D model and possibly replace the missing screws on the frame. All in all, it was a very productive day! I learned a lot about framing and structures, and I get to say I built the frame for a satellite. So cool! Total Time: 4 Hours

The final structure!

Building the corners and sides...