03. Assembling the Frame Attaching the walls and solar panels to your CubeSat

CubeSat frames are usually made of aluminum (although there are also projects with plastic, and even wooden CubeSats). Aluminum is a lightweight metal and has a low melting point, which ensures it will burn up in the atmosphere after the end of operation, leaving no debris. However, every CubeSat project always begins with a 3D-printed prototype. The frame of your MySat is also 3D-printed, made from biodegradable PLA plastic.

Part 1. Assemble the frame

01. Secure the Plate, the bottom of the satellite
Use 4 screws, screwing them into the threads in the pillars on the side of the board (B).
Make sure to install the part in the correct position, not upside down. The smooth side should be facing the board.

02. Prepare the InsertShield

Take the InsertShield, and insert the photo sensor wires from the 

PHOTO 2 connector into the slot on top of the frame detail to secure it.

Place Shield into InsertShield: