CanSat STPŠ
CanSat STPŠ is a hands-on engineering project where students design, build, and test a mini satellite the size of a can. The focus is on a realistic development workflow—from system design and electronics integration to testing, telemetry, and post-mission data analysis.
What the project covers
The CanSat system is developed as a complete unit: electronics, software logic, communication, and mechanical design. During descent, the satellite measures selected environmental parameters and transmits telemetry to a ground station, where data is logged and prepared for analysis.
Technical highlights
- integrating microcontroller, sensors, and power within limited space,
- reliable telemetry transmission (real-time data link),
- stable software for sampling, filtering, and formatting measurements,
- mechanical design (strength, layout, component protection).
Why it matters
Students get experience from “idea to working prototype”: planning, task ownership, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation—plus teamwork, responsibility, and communication.
A visual overview of the CanSat concept: typical module layout and key dimensions.
Project gallery
A quick look into the workflow: mechanical preparation, electronics, programming, and the trip to the competition. Click an image to enlarge.
Team members
Team member
Jaka Učakar
Project development and execution; integration, testing, and presentation support.
Team member
Žan Ocepek
Technical implementation and testing; preparation for presentation/competition.
Team member
Anže Kovačec
System assembly support, validation checks, and documentation assistance.