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kara-ground-control

Overview

This is a the Rocket Ground Control for visualizing and monitoring real-time telemetry data from a rocket model rocket. It features a GUI for sensor data, system health, and 3D orientation visualization.

I use it when most times when I test and fly model rockets.

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Features

  • 3D Rocket Viewer: Visualizes the rocket's real-time orientation using the STL model (k01.stl).
  • System Health Indicators (WIP): Displays the status of key subsystems (antenna, barometer, IMU).
  • Sensor Widgets:
    • Gyroscope
    • Accelerometer
    • Temperature
    • Pressure
    • Altitude
  • Configurable Serial Communication: Allows real-time telemetry data acquisition.
  • Notebook Calculations: Includes a Jupyter notebook for STL visualization and rotation simulations.

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Notebook for Calculations

The project includes a notebook for STL file visualization and rotation simulations. It demonstrates:

  • Loading and rendering the STL file (k01.stl) in 3D.
  • Applying pitch, yaw, and roll rotations using a rotation matrix.
  • Visualizing pre- and post-rotation states.

Installation

Requirements

  • Python 3.x
  • Required libraries:
    • PyQt5, numpy, matplotlib, pyserial, numpy-stl

Install dependencies using:

pip install PyQt5 numpy matplotlib pyserial numpy-stl

Running the Application

  1. Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory.
  2. Run the application: 
    python test.py

Usage Notes

  • Telemetry Connection: Update the serial port and baud rate in test.py (get_telemetry() method) to match your setup.
  • 3D Viewer: The notebook is a standalone tool for testing STL orientation and rotation logic.