E-Cube: Build your own Nano-Satellite

Meet E-Cube

A Compact Satellite with Big Possibilities

Educational Cube or E-Cube is a nano-satellite designed using the CubeSat model, measuring just 10cm x 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in x 4in)—smaller than a shoebox! Despite its compact size, E-Cube utilizes the same components found in larger satellites, only miniaturized.

Assemble. Plug-in. Explore.

Buy/Make your pledge: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/antarikchya/e-cube-build-your-own-nano-satellite

E-Cube Components

The Tech That Powers Your Nano-Satellite

Every component required to build your E-Cube, along with an assembly manual, is delivered to you in a neat, well cushioned box. Let's see what's in the box.

🧠 On-Board Computer (OBC) – The Brain

Controls satellite operations and executes mission tasks.

Processes data, manages communication and makes autonomous decisions.

🩺 Electrical Power System (EPS) – The Lifeline

Generates energy via solar panels and stores it in batteries.

Regulates and distributes power to all subsystems safely.

🧑‍⚕️ Mission Board (MSN) – The Specialist

Manages payloads like sensors and components within.

Automates tasks, collects data and transmits findings to Earth.

⚡ Solar Panel – The Powerhouse

Converts sunlight into electricity for continuous operation.

Works with EPS to ensure power stability, even in eclipse phases.

🌡️ DHT11 Sensor – The Climate Watcher

Measures temperature and humidity in the satellite environment.

Helps monitor onboard conditions for optimal performance.

⛰️ BMP Sensor – The Altitude Expert

Detects atmospheric pressure and calculates altitude.

Used for weather predictions and GPS applications.

🏃 GY-521 Sensor – The Motion Tracker

Measures acceleration and rotation for navigation and stability.

Essential for attitude control and movement detection.

🧭 GY-271 Sensor – The Space Compass

Detects magnetic field strength and direction.

Used for orientation, navigation and positioning in orbit.

E-Cube isn’t just a satellite kit—it’s an adventure in space tech!

Tools Required for Assembly

To assemble E-Cube, you’ll need:🔧 Soldering Iron🔧 Soldering wire🔧 Pliers🔧 Multimeter🔧 Double-sided tape🔧 Safety goggles🔧 Gloves

If you're a seasoned maker, you probably already have these tools. If not, you can easily pick up a soldering kit online for around $40.

Assembly & Coding: Learn by Doing!

The E-Cube kit comes with a detailed instruction manual to guide you step by step.

Assemble Your Satellite

Follow the manual to put together your E-Cube. No prior experience? No problem! The assembly manual walks you through everything—even if you’ve never built electronics before. Or check out the E-Cube User Guide.

Program Your Satellite

Once assembled, it's time to code! If you're new to programming, don't worry—our step-by-step coding guide will help you through it.

Source code on GitHub

Test & Experiment!

E-Cube is fully Arduino-compatible, and programming is done in C/C++. To test your E-Cube, connect it to your computer via the USB 2.0 cable included in the kit. Then, log in to Arduino, upload your code, and watch your satellite come to life!Your E-Cube will start transmitting live telemetry data, viewable wirelessly on your computer, tablet, or phone.

What you'll learn.

E-Cube is Fun & Educational!

New to the Maker world? While assembling E-Cube, you'll learn:✔ How capacitors work✔ Electronics fundamentals✔ Soldering techniques✔ What resistors do✔ Telemetry readings✔ Physical computing✔ How to code in C/C++ (Arduino programming)

Using the E-Cube User Guide, you can explore 30+ hands-on experiments.

General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) & Sensors

Learn GPIO basics and sensor interfacing through hands-on experiments like LED control, data capture, and motion detection.

Experiment with Blink LED, I2C Comm, Temp Read DHT11, Humidity Read DHT11, LED Temp Alert, LED Humidity Alert, Read Acceleration, Read Gyro, Read Pressure, Temp LED Indicator, Motion Detector, LED Pressure Alert

Environmental & Physics

Measure atmospheric conditions, harness solar energy, and explore sensor fusion in real-world physics experiments.

Experiment with Ultrasonic Debris Detection, Water Level Monitor, Solar Voltage Measurements, Solar LED Alert, Parachute Exp, Altitude BMP, Solar Efficiency, Magnetic Field Measurements, Dual-Sensor Fusion, Day/Night Detection

Wireless & Data

Experiment with wireless control, data transmission, and setting up devices as web-enabled access points.

Thing you will learn: Wireless Data Transfer using communication protocols, Wireless LED Control (practical applications of remote control), Develop a web portal for monitoring and controlling devices remotely, CSV & Plot (Explore data logging techniques), Setup Wireless Access Point to enable device connectivity.

Morse & Light Communication

Explore unique communication methods like Morse code and Li-Fi for optical signaling and data transfer.

Experiment with Li-Fi Communication, Morse LED Transmission- create a Morse code LED transmitter that converts text into Morse code using light, Morse LDR Decoder

Smart Automation

Build IoT-based smart home systems using Wi-Fi, featuring E-Cube’s automation capabilities.

Wi-Fi Home Auto​-Implement a home automation system using Wi-Fi, E-Cube Home Auto​- Explore automation features specifically designed for the E-Cube platform.

E-Cube offers limitless possibilities! From wireless communication and smart automation to sensor fusion and solar energy, empowering endless innovation and learning.

E-Cube for Everyone

Whether you’re a hardware enthusiast, space lover, software professional or a complete beginner, E-Cube is designed to be easy to assemble and program.

Recommended for ages 10 and upHardware Build Time: ~2 Hours

Detailed Specifications

E-Cube's Key Features