AntaresMicro 🚀

AntaresMicro is the most compact flight computer designed by SPL, based on the RP2040 microcontroller, intended for managing small amateur rockets.

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📦 Main Features

• Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller
• 1 pyro output for parachute deployment or stage ignition
• 2 PWM servo channels
• 1 UART port (e.g. for GPS or additional sensors)
• 1 SPI bus (compatible with LoRa module)
• MicroSD slot for data logging and settings
• MPU6050: accelerometer + gyroscope
• BMP280: barometric sensor for altitude detection

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🛠️ Hardware and Connections

Component	Connections	Notes
RP2040	—	Main MCU
Power input	Vin, GND	7–35V (e.g. LiPo battery pack)
Pyro channel	GPIO 28	High current output
Servos	GPIO 26, 27 (PWM)	Control for opening/mechanisms
UART	TX/RX	Connect GPS or other serial modules
SPI	SCK, MOSI, MISO, CS, RST, IRQ	For LoRa module or similar
MicroSD	Dedicated SPI	Flight and log recording
MPU6050	I2C (SDA, SCL)	Acceleration/rotation readings
BMP280	I2C (SDA, SCL)	Pressure/altitude reading

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💾 Firmware and Compilation

1. Install PlatformIO (as VSCode plugin or CLI)
2. Clone the repository:
   git clone https://github.com/Nicrom098195/AntaresMicro.git
3. Enter the folder and upload the firmware:
   pio run --target upload
4. The firmware is located in src/main.cpp and handles:
   • sensor initialization
   • data reading
   • SD logging
   • actuator management (servos, pyro)

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🧩 Future Customizations

• Add magnetometer or GPS
• Real-time communication via LoRa
• Web interface for live data
• Test mode and enhanced safety features

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📁 Project Structure

AntaresMicro/
├── src/ → Main code
├── lib/ → Additional libraries
├── include/ → Header files
├── test/ → Automated tests
├── platformio.ini → PlatformIO configuration
└── README.md → This file

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📄 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This project is provided solely for educational and experimental purposes. The use of this code or hardware in real-world applications involves significant risk. The author assumes no liability for any damage to persons or property resulting from the use—whether proper or improper—of this software or hardware.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure compliance with all local and international regulations concerning safety, aviation, radio communications, and the transport of hazardous materials.

Do not use this project for critical applications without proper validation and authorization.