STELLA-1.1 – Parts Needed

Here is everything you need to create your own STELLA including print instructions for the 3D printed parts and elements that need to be purchased.

Required 3D Parts for Handheld STELLA-1.1

Screen Mount

Screen Mount

Download .STL

Thermal IR sensor spacer 3D Printing notes:

Works well in multiples.
0.1 mm layers, “Detail” setting

STELLA-1.1 Lower Housing

Lower Housing

Download .STL

Lower Housing 3D Printing notes:

  • Print without supports.
  • Works well to print up to 4 at a time.
  • 0.2 mm layers, “Quality” or “Detail” setting.
  • Set filament changes at 0.6 mm and 1.8 mm, print black, white, black.
processor spacer

Processor Spacer

Download .STL

Feather Spacer 3D Printing notes:

Works well in multiples. 0.1 mm layers, “Detail” setting

Choose 3D Housing Cover for Handheld STELLA-1.1

Upper Housing

Standard Cover

Download .STL

STELLA-1.1 Upper Housing

Cover - Lidar

Download .STL

* Use with Lidar mount

Upper Housing with GPS

Cover - LIDAR & GPS

Download .STL

* Use with Lidar mount and GPS stand

Housing Cover 3D Printing notes:

  • Print without supports.
  • Works well to print up to 2 at a time.
  • 0.2 mm layers, “Quality” or “Detail” setting.
  • Set filament changes at 0.6 mm and 1.8 mm, print white, blue, white.

Non-Required 3D Parts for STELLA-1.1

Lidar Mount

Lidar Mount

Download .STL

Swath Stand

Swath Stand

Download .STL

GPS Stand

GPS Stand

Download .STL

helper spacer

Helper Spacer

Download .STL & .STEP

Drone Housing

Drone Housing

Download .STL

Cuvette Mount

Cuvette Mount

Download .STL

Styrofoam Mount

Styrofoam Mount

Download .STL

Parts to Purchase

ItemDescriptionQuantity$ Each ApproxVendorPart NumberVendor URL
1Perma-Proto Circuit Board, Full Size1$7Adafruit Industries1606https://www.adafruit.com/product/1606
2wire, solid, black, 24 AWG (22-26 AWG OK) 30cm$4Adafruit Industries3174https://www.adafruit.com/product/3174
3wire, solid, red, 24 AWG (22-26 AWG OK) 30cm$4Adafruit Industries3174https://www.adafruit.com/product/3174
4wire, solid, yellow, 24 AWG (22-26 AWG OK) 30cm$4Adafruit Industries3174https://www.adafruit.com/product/3174
5wire, solid, green, 24 AWG (22-26 AWG OK) 30cm$4Adafruit Industries3174https://www.adafruit.com/product/3174
6wire, solid, blue, 24 AWG (22-26 AWG OK) 30cm$4Adafruit Industries3174https://www.adafruit.com/product/3174
7wire, solid, violet, 24 AWG (22-26 AWG OK) 30cm$4Adafruit Industries3174https://www.adafruit.com/product/3174
8wire, solid, grey, 24 AWG (22-26 AWG OK) 30cm$4Adafruit Industries3174https://www.adafruit.com/product/3174
9wire, solid, white, 24 AWG (22-26 AWG OK) 30cm$4Adafruit Industries3174https://www.adafruit.com/product/3174
10solder, lead-free, SAC 305 alloy50cm$15Adafruit Industries1930https://www.adafruit.com/product/1930
11capacitor, 10uF 25V1$1Digi-Key493-10451-1-NDhttps://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/nichicon/UMA1E100MDD1TP/4312710?s=N4IgTCBcDaICwE4DMBaAjABjgVjelAcgCIgC6AvkA
12Header Pins, 36 positions3$5Adafruit Industries392https://www.adafruit.com/product/392
13Current Limiting Resistor, 100Ω1$1Adafruit Industries4293https://www.adafruit.com/product/4293
14LED (Light Emitting Diode)1$4Adafruit Industries299https://www.adafruit.com/product/299
15heat shrink tubing, DIA 1.5 - 3mm x 15mm 1 each1$5Adafruit Industries1649https://www.adafruit.com/product/1649
16Tactile Pushbutton Switch + Cap1$6Adafruit Industries1009https://www.adafruit.com/product/1009
17Push-on, push-off type power switch1$2Digi-KeyCW181-NDhttps://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cw-industries/GPTS203211B/3190590?s=N4IgTCBcDaIMIHUCMAOJBaAcgERAXQF8g
18Adalogger Data Logger FeatherWing1$9Adafruit Industries2922https://www.adafruit.com/product/2922
19Feather M4 Express1$23Adafruit Industries3857https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857
20Stacking Headers, 12 position and 16 position1$1Adafruit Industries2830https://www.adafruit.com/product/2830
21Near Infrared Spectrum Sensor (AS7263)1$26SparkFun ElectronicsSEN-14351https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14351?gclid=CjwKCAiAleOeBhBdEiwAfgmXf6YatXijvb-PZj_5Z7h3F7WSurokz7oeKJ8zPBlA2ltiKYxQ_UL8YxoC7nMQAvD_BwE
22Air Temperature Sensor (MCP9808)1$5Adafruit Industries1782https://www.adafruit.com/product/1782
23Pressure and Humidity Sensor (BME280)1$20Adafruit Industries2652https://www.adafruit.com/product/2652
24Visible Spectrum Sensor (AS7262)1$20Adafruit Industries3779https://www.adafruit.com/product/3779
25Infrared Thermometer Sensor 35º FOV1$25Future ElectronicsMLX90614ESF-BCC-000-TUFuture Electronics
26TFT Touch Screen Display (Thin Film Transistor)1$30Adafruit Industries3315https://www.adafruit.com/product/3315
27CR1220 Clock Battery1$1Adafruit Industries380https://www.adafruit.com/product/380
28SD micro card, micro SD to full size SD adapter1$10Adafruit Industries1294https://www.adafruit.com/product/1294
29micro SD to USB A adapter1$7Adafruit Industries939https://www.adafruit.com/product/5212
30Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery, Cylindrical1$10Adafruit Industries1781https://www.adafruit.com/product/1781
31USB cable, micro b to A1$3Adafruit Industries592https://www.adafruit.com/product/592
32USB cable, micro b to C1$3Adafruit Industries3879https://www.adafruit.com/product/3879
33Full size breadboard, for use as assembly fixture1$6Adafruit Industries239https://www.adafruit.com/product/239
34Optional: Connector1$0.19Digi-Key455-1705-NDhttps://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/jst-sales-america-inc/B3B-PH-K-S-LF-SN/926612
35Optional: remote pushbutton switch1$7.50Adafruit Industries4431https://www.adafruit.com/product/4431
36Optional: remote switch cable1$0.75Adafruit Industries4336https://www.adafruit.com/product/4336
Parts, total cost:$273

Alternate Parts to Purchase

ItemDescriptionQuantity$ Each ApproxVendorPart NumberVendor URL
12.4” TFT touch screen display breakout130Adafruit2478https://www.adafruit.com/product/2478
2TSC2007 touch screen controller15Adafruit5423https://www.adafruit.com/product/5423
3Solder-able Breadboard - Mini13.50Sparkfun12072https://www.sparkfun.com/product/12072
*4Short Socket Headers for Feather11.50Adafruit2940https://www.adafruit.com/product/2940
*4Short Socket Headers for Raspberry Pi Pico11.25Adafruit5585https://www.adafruit.com/product/5585

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