# STAR Public

## STAR Public

- [Space Technologies and Rocketry](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/readme.md): Welcome to STAR's documentation! We are UC Berkeley's competitive rocketry team. You can find tutorials, intro projects, and more information here.
- [Quick Links](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/quick-links.md): Compilation of important links and resources on the team! Also updated here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QvLCy1SLycjZrwfG2lQjOvpugUm144z0Te77fRIiMmY/edit#gid=0
- [Member Info](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/member-info.md): Looking for information on membership requirements, CalLink, elections, or more? Look no further.
- [Membership Requirements](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/member-info/membership-requirements.md): Ongoing membership requirements
- [Elections](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/member-info/elections.md): "Democracy is the road to socialism." - Karl Marx
- [Current Projects](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects.md): Compilation of all current projects that STAR is working on this academic year!
- [ALULA: First Leap](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/alula-first-leap.md): STAR's First Liquid-Powered Flight Vehicle
- [Project Objectives](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/alula-first-leap/project-objectives.md): Team Development/Technology Capabilities
- [High-Level System Parameters](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/alula-first-leap/high-level-system-parameters.md)
- [Propulsion](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/alula-first-leap/propulsion.md): Bi-Liquid LOX/Ethanol for Precise, Reliable Thrust
- [Avionics](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/alula-first-leap/avionics.md): Instrumentation, Control, and Communications: On the Ground and In-Flight
- [Airframe](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/alula-first-leap/airframe.md): Multi-Modal Design, Manufacturing, & Analysis for Advanced Aerostructures
- [Recovery](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/alula-first-leap/recovery.md): Reliable, Condition-Tolerant Liquid Rocket Recovery System
- [Caldera: IREC 2024](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/caldera-irec-2024.md): STAR's 2nd ever stage separation vehicle! Competing in IREC 2024 in the 30k COTS category
- [Airframe](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/caldera-irec-2024/airframe.md)
- [Avionics](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/caldera-irec-2024/avionics.md)
- [Airbrakes](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/caldera-irec-2024/airbrakes.md)
- [Recovery](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/caldera-irec-2024/recovery.md)
- [Staging](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/caldera-irec-2024/staging.md)
- [KELSE-Y (Payload)](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/current-projects/caldera-irec-2024/kelse-y-payload.md): Kinetically Engineered Life Support Experiment - Yeast
- [Previous Projects](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects.md): This is where all of the previous projects that STAR has worked on are listed!
- [CalVistor: IREC 2023](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/calvistor-irec-2023.md)
- [Recovery (CalVistor)](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/calvistor-irec-2023/recovery-calvistor.md)
- [Airframe (CalVistor)](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/calvistor-irec-2023/airframe-calvistor.md)
- [Airbrakes (CalVistor)](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/calvistor-irec-2023/airbrakes-calvistor.md)
- [Payload (CalVistor)](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/calvistor-irec-2023/payload-calvistor.md)
- [ELLIE](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/ellie.md): Experimental Liquid Low Impulse Experiment
- [ELLIE Overview](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/ellie/ellie-overview.md)
- [Timeline](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/ellie/timeline.md)
- [Physical System](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/ellie/physical-system.md): Gasesous Oxygen - Liquid Ethanol (95%) Rocket Engine
- [Electrical and Software](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/ellie/electrical-and-software.md)
- [Ongoing Research](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/ellie/ongoing-research.md): Data Analysis, Future System Uses
- [MINDI](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/mindi.md): STAR's First Minimum Diameter experimental rocket (Launched December 2022)
- [Airframe](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/mindi/airframe.md)
- [Recovery](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/mindi/recovery.md)
- [PinkBeary](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/pinkbeary.md): UC Berkeley's first student-built staged rocket
- [Altimeter Wiring Update](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/pinkbeary/altimeter-wiring-update.md): New altimeter wiring will involve short lengths of wire soldered directly into the altimeter at one end and into a crimp connection at the other.
- [Airframe Diameter](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/pinkbeary/airframe-diameter.md): Deciding the diameter of this rocket was a very important task. We wanted this rocket to be cost affective and aerodynamic, but also versatile.
- [Fin Sizing](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/pinkbeary/fin-sizing.md): How the fins geometries were determined
- [Pyro Bolts](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/pinkbeary/pyro-bolts.md): Description and instructions for understanding and implementing your own calculations for Pyro Bolts used in Stage Separation.
- [Electronics](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/pinkbeary/electronics.md): Electronics used for SSEP
- [CAS](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/cas.md): Common Avionics System bringup and flight validation. This project was cancelled in 2022.
- [CAS Overview](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/cas/cas-overview.md): General page including external interfacing documentation.
- [Core Module](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/cas/core-module.md): The power, CPU, and other essential functions
- [Radio Module](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/cas/radio-module.md): Communication with Ground Station, and also a GPS chip
- [Pyro Module](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/cas/pyro-module.md): Eight fuses that can light blackpowder charges
- [Prop Module](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/cas/prop-module.md): Sensors and Actuators to drive the propulsion system
- [CAS Core Revised](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/cas/cas-core-revised.md): Core module powered by a raspberry pi and an FPGA
- [CAS Radio Revised](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/cas/cas-radio-revised.md): Radio module with a powerful AT86RF215 transceiver
- [DAVE](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/dave.md): DAVE: Deployable Aerial Vehicle Experiment or DAVE Aerial Vehicle Experiment. Project initiated Spring 2020. The project was cancelled in August 2023.
- [Summary of DAVE](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/dave/summary-of-dave.md): (With extremely scientific qualitative examples.)
- [FAQ's](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/dave/faqs.md)
- [DAVE Blog](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/dave/dave-blog.md): The DAVE blog is intended to keep track of all major developments during our weekly meetings. Major progress updates and role assignments will be summarized in the main DAVE page.
- [Bear Force One: IREC 2020/2021](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021.md): Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition, 2020 and 2021
- [Airframe](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/airframe.md): Bear Force One is STAR's first fiberglass airframe. This rocket will be flown in the IREC 2021 10,000 foot apogee competition.
- [Recovery](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery.md): Kept everything pretty simple, mainly to get new members familiar with our current systems and have a reliable project for competition
- [Parachute Harness](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/parachute-harness.md): This page will explain how to fold the parachutes and how to set up the related equipment.
- [Avionics Bay](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/avionics-bay.md)
- [Avionics Bay Glossary](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/avionics-bay/avionics-bay-glossary.md): Detailed description of the avionics bay and it's components. Useful for newer members to understand how the avionics bay works and the purpose of each component.
- [Avionics Bay Assembly](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/avionics-bay/avionics-bay-assembly.md): a step by step breakdown of assembling and manufacturing the avionics bay, as well as key design decisions that were made.
- [Black Powder Holders](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/black-powder-holders.md): To hold black powder vials close to the middle of the rocket so it will not blow through the side of the rocket.
- [Payload](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload.md): Our entry into the SDL Payload Challenge
- [Payload Subsystem Report](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload/payload-subsystem-report.md): Attached is an external link to a payload subsystem report written for the 2020 Sounding Rocket Design Challenge, last updated in June 2020.
- [IRIS](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload/iris.md): The IRIS project combines two previous payload concepts, IRIS Legacy and Muons. The collective project can be referred to as IRIS for short.
- [Peripherals Diagram](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload/iris/peripherals-diagram.md): Block diagram showing all of the sensors and peripherals for each IRIS module in the 3 board stack
- [Pinout Diagram](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload/iris/pinout-diagram.md): Pinout diagram for the stack connector, and interfaces to each Teensy 4.1 on the IRIS-Core modules. TBD
- [Power Flow Diagram](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload/iris/power-flow-diagram.md): A diagram detailing the power flow architecture of IRIS
- [MFC (2020)](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload/mfc-2020.md)
- [Stabilization](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload/stabilization.md): Providing 3-axis rotational stabilization for a (hypothetical) component during ascent!
- [Structures](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload/structures.md)
- [Cameras](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload/cameras.md)
- [Muons - Archived](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload/muons-archived.md): The description of the Cosmic Watch, a pocket-sized detector that counts the number of muons that hits it. It also measures temperature and time. It will be merged with IRIS for IREC 2020.
- [IRIS Legacy - Archived](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/bear-force-one-irec-2020-2021/recovery/payload/iris-legacy-archived.md): IRIS: IRIS Records Information via Sensors. By Jason Xu, Rajiv Govindjee, Bryant La, and Josh Alexander.
- [Arctos](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/arctos.md)
- [AirBears](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/previous-projects/airbears.md)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/frequently-asked-questions.md): A place to learn more about the club, the different subteams, and our projects. This is a helpful resource for outreach events, where you'll be asked various questions about the club.
- [Tutorials](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials.md): You can find information on how to perform common tasks here.
- [Media](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/media.md): we deal with the ~brand image~
- [How to make a decent video](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/media/how-to-make-a-decent-video.md): If you're a Berkeley student, you'll have access to a good number of Microsoft and Adobe Software including Premiere Pro.
- [RFS Safety Training](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/rfs-safety-training.md): University policy REQUIRES anyone who wish to work at the Richmond Field Station (RFS) for the first time to complete a short online safety training module. The training must only be completed once.
- [Submitting Reimbursements](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/submitting-reimbursements.md): How to get paid back after buying stuff for the team.
- [Software Setup](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software.md): How to get started with software STAR uses.
- [SolidWorks Installation](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software/solidworks.md): SolidWorks (also written as SOLIDWORKS) is a 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) program. STAR uses SolidWorks for a large portion of our design work.
- [VMware/Boot Camp setup](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software/vmware-boot-camp-setup.md): This is specifically for Macs
- [\[In-Progress\] SolidWorks PDM Setup](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software/in-progress-solidworks-pdm-setup.md): 3D model file-sharing!
- [ANSYS Installation and Setup](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software/ansys-installation-and-setup.md): ANSYS Student is an ANSYS Workbench-based bundle of ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS CFD, ANSYS Autodyn, ANSYS SpaceClaim and ANSYS DesignXplorer.
- [Solidworks Assemblies Basics](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software/solidworks-assemblies-basics.md)
- [OpenRocket Installation](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software/openrocket-installation.md): How to install and run OpenRocket with as few issues as possible.
- [Deprecated Software](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software/deprecated-software.md): Sometimes we stop using things
- [\[deprecated\] Getting Started With GrabCAD Workbench](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software/deprecated-software/getting-started-with-grabcad.md): Straightforward version control for CAD
- [\[deprecated\] Using GrabCAD Workbench in SolidWorks](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software/deprecated-software/using-grabcad-workbench-in-solidworks.md): At the time of writing this, the GrabCAD SolidWorks add-in is not supported for SolidWorks 2019. You will still be able to change and sync local files to GrabCAD projects, albeit less conveniently.
- [\[deprecated\] Connecting to CalSTAR's Server](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software/deprecated-software/connecting-to-calstars-server.md): How to Connect to CalSTAR's Server for Maintenance, Solidworks Workgroup PDM or Converge CFD Licensing
- [\[deprecated\] Installing and Licensing Converge CFD](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/software/deprecated-software/installing-and-licensing-converge-cfd.md): CURRENTLY UNDER EVALUATION. INSTRUCTIONS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CONVERGE STUDIO (PREPROCESSOR) AND NOT CONVERGE (SOLVER).
- [General Tutorials](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/general-tutorials.md): Tutorials that most people would probably need, and don't fit in a specific category
- [How to Use SolidWorks Templates](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/general-tutorials/how-to-use-solidworks-templates.md)
- [\[In Progress\] Digikey Ordering Guide](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/general-tutorials/in-progress-digikey-ordering-guide.md)
- [SolidWorks Training Session](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/general-tutorials/solidworks.md): How do I make 3D models?
- [SolidWorks Training Tutorials](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/general-tutorials/solidworks-training-tutorials.md): So you've downloaded SolidWorks, now how do you use it?
- [Enery Systems](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/enery-systems.md)
- [Manufacturing](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing.md): How to make those cool parts that you designed; or, how to design cool parts that are make-able
- [Material Properties and Uses](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/general-material-properties-and-uses.md): What good is MSE anyway?
- [3D Printing (FDM)](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/3d-printing-fdm.md): One of the most common ways to produce low-cost, quick-turnaround parts out of thermoplastics.
- [Laser Cutting](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/laser-cutting.md): This manufacturing guide takes you step-by-step from a SolidWorks model to a laser cut part.
- [FabLight: Metal Laser Cutter](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/fablight-metal-laser-cutter.md): The FabLight is a laser cutter designed to safely cut both metal sheets and tubes.
- [Milling](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/milling.md): A way to selectively remove material from a piece of stock
- [Othermill](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/milling/othermill.md): Most people use it to mill PCBs but that's boring
- [\[Empty\] Manual Mills](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/milling/manual-mills.md): Not as cool as CNC, but still useful and often has a shorter lead time
- [Tolerancing](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/tolerancing.md): Here are some general tolerancing tips, picked up from work experience, in no particular order. Anyone is welcome to add to these or correct them if you see something inaccurate.
- [Fasteners](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/general-fasteners.md): Shoutout to Dennis K. Lieu
- [Suppliers](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/suppliers.md): When you have money but you'd rather have raw material, fasteners, and other fun things
- [Composite Materials and Best Practices](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/composite-materials-and-best-practices.md): CalSTAR Composites Best Practices
- [8020 Extrusions](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/manufacturing/8020-extrusions.md)
- [Airframe](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/airframe.md): Tutorials specific to the Airframe Subteam
- [Airframe Components](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/airframe/airframe-components.md): A description of each of the main components which make up the airframe of a rocket.
- [Tube Attachement](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/airframe/tube-attachement.md): How to put together some tubes
- [OpenRocket](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/airframe/airframe-openrocket.md): Short video tutorials on how to get started with OpenRocket.
- [Tube Winding](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/airframe/tube-winding-general-procedure.md): A brief overview of the proper steps when manufacturing a tube using the X-Winder.
- [Sizing Fins](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/airframe/sizing-fins.md): How to design fins that do their job while imparting minimum drag, weight, and risk
- [Attaching Fins](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/airframe/attaching-fins.md)
- [Rail Buttons](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/airframe/rail-buttons.md): Similarly, launch lugs or rail guides
- [Motor Retention](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/airframe/motor-retention.md): How to prevent the motor from falling out of the vehicle due to gravity or force from an ejection charge
- [Painting Rockets](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/airframe/painting-rockets.md): Applicable to club or personal rockets
- [Avionics](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics.md): Tutorials specific to the Avionics subteam
- [KiCad](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/kicad.md): Installing and using KiCAD for editing schematics, layouts, symbols, and footprints.
- [Git](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/git-and-workflow.md): Learn git and avionics' git workflow
- [Project Management](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/project-management.md): Avionics uses Trello for project management
- [Firmware Development Environment](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/mbed-command-line-interface-cli-tools.md): Getting started with the development environment for the Avionics codebase
- [Ground Station Software](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/ground-station-software.md): Setting up ground station software to run on laptop
- [Intro to Embedded C Programming](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/intro-to-embedded-c-programming.md): How to code in C, given that you already have knowledge of other programming languages.
- [Schematic and Layout Review](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/schematic-and-layout-review.md)
- [Board Design Reference](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/board-design.md): How to design a schematic and layout for PCBs
- [Using Lab Equipment](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/lab-equipment.md): How to use the lab equipment
- [Reflow Oven](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/reflow-oven.md): This is a slightly more professional way to solder boards. Faster, but with some risk
- [Soldering](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/soldering.md): How to solder/populate a PCB
- [Debugging Tips/Testing](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/debugging-tips.md): How to debug hardware and firmware problems
- [Ham Radio Basics](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/ham-radio-basics.md): About ham radio and how to get your license
- [Component Selection](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/component-selection.md): A walkthrough of our component selection process for designing boards.
- [High Temperature Batteries](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/avionics/high-temperature-batteries.md): Alternatives to LiPo (Lithium Polymer) batteries that are suitable for high temperatures.
- [Outreach Activities](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/outreach-activities.md): Current roster of Outreach Activites
- [Straw Rocketry](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/outreach-activities/straw-rocketry.md)
- [Spacecraft Structures](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/outreach-activities/spacecraft-structures.md)
- [Alka Seltzer Rockets](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/outreach-activities/alka-seltzer-rockets.md)
- [Paper Airplane Launcher](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/outreach-activities/paper-airplane-launcher.md)
- [Coding Workshop](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/outreach-activities/coding-workshop.md)
- [Operations](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/documentation.md): Tutorials for Operations
- [SolidWorks file conventions](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/documentation/solidworks-file-conventions.md): Guidelines for how to keep CAD documentation consistent within STAR
- [Style Guidelines](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/documentation/style-guidelines.md)
- [LaTeX](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/documentation/documentation-latex.md): It's pronounced "LAH-tech" or "LAY-tech", not "LAY-tecks"; the letters in TeX are meant to represent the Greek letters tau, epsilon, and chi.
- [Payload](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/payload.md): Tutorials specific for the Payload subteam. Since the payload team is quite broad, the most important tutorials are those referenced under General or Manufacturing.
- [Propulsion](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/propulsion.md): Tutorials specific for the Propulsion Subteam
- [Feed System Types](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/propulsion/feed-system-types.md)
- [Rocket Propulsion Analysis Tutorial](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/propulsion/rocket-propulsion-analysis-tutorial.md): An intro to RPA: how/what to download, important components, etc.
- [Ignition Devices](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/propulsion/ignition-devices.md): E-matches, starters, igniters, initiators and the like
- [Creating a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram P\&ID](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/propulsion/creating-a-piping-and-instrumentation-diagram-p-and-id.md): Adapt this presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1U2LXPlMzjgP9DzoBWCuR-Rh4w5Rk6hDWY-4qtUllrYY/edit#slide=id.gb89013080d\_0\_65
- [Pipes, Fittings, and Components](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/propulsion/propulsion-pipes-+-adapters.md): The bread and butter of the propulsion system
- [Injectors](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/propulsion/injectors.md): General description of injectors, types of injectors, and injector manufacturing.
- [Recovery](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/recovery.md): Tutorials specific to the Recovery Subteam
- [Parachute Sizing](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/recovery/parachute-sizing.md): Deciding which parachutes to use: where to buy them from, how big, and other things to consider
- [Avionics Sled](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/recovery/avionics-sled.md): Updates to the avionics sled to improve ease-of-use during launch.
- [\[in progress\] Altimeters](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/recovery/recovery-wiring-altimeterts.md)
- [Wire Design and Routing](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/recovery/wire-design-and-routing.md): Tutorial on how to safely and efficiently manage wires.
- [Simulations](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/simulations.md): Tutorials for Simulations
- [FEA Simulation Tutorial using ANSYS](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/simulations/fea-simulation-tutorial-using-ansys.md)
- [Getting Started with CONVERGE (2.4)](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/simulations/getting-started-with-converge-2.4.md)
- [\[Empty\] Simulation Methods](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/simulations/simulation-methods.md): Definitions/basic examples of FEA and CFD, plus any other general methods
- [Mathematical Models](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/simulations/mathematical-models.md): Theory behind simulations, the verification/validation process, conceptual explanation of processes behind general simulation methods.
- [SimScale](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/simulations/empty-simscale.md)
- [SimScale 3D CFD](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/simulations/empty-simscale/simscale-cfd.md): A tutorial on how to set up and run a 3D CFD simulation in SimScale
- [Using ANSYS](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/simulations/empty-ansys.md): General tip
- [ANSYS 19.2 2D CFD Tutorial](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/simulations/ansys-19.2-2d-tutorial.md)
- [ANSYS 19.2 3D CFD Tutorial](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/simulations/ansys-19.2-3d-tutorial.md)
- [Administrative](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/administrative.md): Here you can find all the guides on infrastructure, maintenance, and other managerial tasks. These tutorials are mainly for leads and admins.
- [Azure Server](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/administrative/azure-server.md): Connecting to the CalSTAR server for maintenance
- [Page 1](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/page-1.md)
- [Reference](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference.md): Reference material that might come in handy
- [Reference](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/reference.md): Reference material that might come in handy
- [Glossaries](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/glossaries.md)
- [Propulsion](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/glossaries/propulsionglossary.md)
- [Common Acronyms and Definitions](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/glossaries/common-acronyms-and-definitions.md): Here are some common acronyms from STAR, NASA, or engineering in general. There's no shame in not knowing something! Please correct this if something is wrong/unclear or add it if it's missing.
- [Brand Guidelines](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/brand-guidelines.md)
- [Legal](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/legal.md): We are not lawyers and cannot certify that the information on this page is accurate or complete. For informational purposes only.
- [High Power Rocketry (HPR)](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/high-power-rocketry-hpr.md)
- [NASA HPR Reference](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/high-power-rocketry-hpr/nasa-hpr-reference.md): Some of this is basic, but most of it is quite relevant and useful
- [L1 and L2 Certification Tips & Tricks](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/high-power-rocketry-hpr/l1-and-l2-certification-tips-and-tricks.md)
- [HPR Kits](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/high-power-rocketry-hpr/hpr-kits.md): Don't underestimate how much work it can be to put these together
- [HPR Design](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/high-power-rocketry-hpr/hpr-design.md): Design tips for High Power Rocketry
- [HPR Suppliers](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/high-power-rocketry-hpr/hpr-suppliers.md): These are smaller, primarily-online retailers who sell components for low-, mid- and high-power rocketry. Parts that exceed the bounds of hobby rocketry will have to be sourced separately.
- [STAR HPR Certification](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/high-power-rocketry-hpr/hpr-certification.md): A list of people allowed to purchase and fly high-power motors with lots of impulse
- [Ham Operators](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/ham-operators.md): Sounds tasty
- [X-Winder Update Log](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/x-winder-update-log.md): A brief synopsis of X-winder related bugs, issues, fixes, triumphs, defeats, etc. Essentially a log of what has been going on with the ol' winder.
- [Safety](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/safety.md): Safety is an especially important consideration when it comes to rocketry. Safety first!
- [Materials](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/safety/materials.md)
- [Tools](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/safety/tools.md)
- [Electrical](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/safety/electrical.md)
- [Range Safety](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/reference/safety/range-safety.md)
- [Testing](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/testing.md)
- [Test Forms](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/testing/test-forms.md): Find all test related information here. Please fill out the test proposal form and receive approval before conducting any tests. After tests are completed, fill out the data/results form.
- [Damage Report Forms](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/testing/damage-report-forms.md): Here are the links to fill out damage report forms.
- [Airframe Tests](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/testing/airframe-tests.md)
- [Recovery Tests](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/testing/recovery-tests.md)
- [Ground Ejection Test](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/testing/recovery-tests/ground-ejection-test.md): To be performed before all launches to ensure proper recovery setup in rocket.
- [Onboarding](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join.md): Welcome! This page gives a quick overview on the on-boarding process. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your subteam lead or email ucberkeleystar@gmail.com
- [Intro Projects](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects.md): Learn some skills so you can work on some cool projects. Upon successful completion of a subteam's intro project, you are officially a member of STAR (plus some other ongoing requirements)!
- [Airframe](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/airframe.md): Airframe intro projects for new members.
- [Avionics](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/avionics.md): This version created in Fall 2023 by Dulanya Cooray. Subject to revision.
- [PCB Design Mini-Project](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/avionics/pcb-design-mini-project.md): Created by Neelay. Updated by: Cedric (2022), Dulanya (2023)
- [Operations](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/documentation.md): We make and maintain documents! (Including this GitBook)
- [Payload](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/payload.md): The 2023 payload intro project is designed to be a comprehensive and interesting way of introducing new members to all of the common tasks done by the team.
- [Propulsion](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/propulsion.md)
- [Outreach](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/marketing-and-outreach.md)
- [Recovery](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/recovery.md): This is the most up to date version of our intro project but is subject to change.
- [Media](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/media.md): Join the Media team!
- [Safety](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/safety.md): This page is archived; the Safety team no longer exists. You're welcome to take the quiz though!
- [Simulations](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/simulations.md): The simulations intro project. ZOOM ZOOM
- [Old Intro Projects](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/old-intro-projects.md)
- [Payload 2020 Intro Project](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/old-intro-projects/payload.md): The payload intro-project is designed to be a comprehensive and interesting way of introducing new members to the all of the common tasks done by the team.
- [Propulsion Fall 2019](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/old-intro-projects/propulsion-fall2019.md): Intro Project 2019 due 2019-10-06
- [Avionics 2018](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/old-intro-projects/avionics-2018.md): Avionics introductory project designed to introduce new and returning members to the type of work done in this subteam.
- [Recovery 2018](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/old-intro-projects/recovery-2018.md): Welcome to the recovery team. We want you.
- [Avionics (new intro project Fall 2021)](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/join/intro-projects/old-intro-projects/avionics-new-intro-project-fall-2021.md): A new intro project for avionics members updated for Fall 2021. Designed by Aled Cuda, Zitao Fang, and Cooper Collier.
- [Project Management](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/project-management.md): An exploration of our options for project management in the upcoming year, eventually will be converted to a central description of our in-use management tools.
- [History of the Team](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team.md): Learn about how STAR was founded and how far we've come!
- [Early Years](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/early-years.md): How CalSTAR came to be
- [Executive History](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/executive-history.md): Our best attempt to record who held which positions in club leadership
- [Launch History](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/launch-history.md)
- [2022-12-03 MINDI First Flight](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/launch-history/2022-12-03-mindi-first-flight.md): First flight of a minimum-diameter & supersonic rocket
- [2022-09-17 Pinkbeary First Flight](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/launch-history/2022-09-17-pinkbeary-first-flight.md): First flight of our experimental stage separation mechanism
- [2019-11-16 AirBears First Flight](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/launch-history/2019-11-16-airbears.md): First flight of our modular test platform
- [2018-03-24 Final flight for Arktos](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/launch-history/2018-03-24-final-flight-for-arktos.md): Too many failed flights led to a 12 hour drive down to Arizona for one last launch in hopes of qualifying for NASA student launch
- [2017-04-08 Competition Launch, NASA SL 2017](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/launch-history/2017-04-08-competition-launch-nasa-sl-2017.md)
- [2017-03-25 FRR Re-Re-Flight, NASA SL 2017](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/launch-history/2017-03-25-frr-re-re-flight-nasa-sl-2017.md): This reflight was required by NASA in order to qualify us to fly at Huntsville for the final competition flight of the NASA SL 2017 competition. MDARS was the site for this launch.
- [2017-03-12 FRR Re-Flight, NASA SL 2017](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/launch-history/2017-03-12-frr-re-flight-nasa-sl-2017.md)
- [2017-03-04 FRR Flight, NASA SL 2017](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/launch-history/2017-03-04-frr-flight-nasa-sl-2017.md)
- [2016-12-04 CDR Subscale Flight, NASA SL 2017](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/launch-history/2016-12-04-cdr-subscale-flight-nasa-sl-2017.md)
- [Fleet](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/history-of-the-team/fleet.md): STAR's entire fleet of rockets with a description, notable facts, and current status
- [How to use GitBook](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/how-to-use-gitbook.md): The GitBook interface will help you make beautiful docs; here's how to use it for STAR.


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