Design and Implementation of Cubeception 3

Cubeception’s iterations over the years have traditionally boasted large, flat surface areas allowing for relative ease mounting external sensors and components compared to that of a curved surface. Cubeception 3.5 takes full advantage of this area now, with one face dedicated to an easy-access battery compartment, another to a sonar array mount, two faces for connectors and thruster arms, and two to portholes for cameras and ease of access to electronics. Six on-board Raspberry Pis allow for robust, dedicated processing of sensor data and mission parameters.This unique design allows for fast prototyping, ease of manufacturing, and low construction costs, all of which played an essential role in the completion of the finished core. As a realization of Cubeception 3’s original design, this platform aims to achieve a wide variety of tasks at relatively low cost and manpower.