Vacuum Centrifuge

This lecture presents a project developed by three EPFL students for the rocket team, involving the creation of a vacuum centrifuge machine to simulate flight conditions and test avionic cards. The machine combines acceleration and pressure changes to trigger events, with the goal of enforcing 15g acceleration and simulating an altitude increase of 3,000 meters. The students detail the design, manufacturing, and testing processes, highlighting the use of various tools like laser cutting and 3D printing. The prototype, controlled by an Arduino Uno, serves as a proof of concept for future improvements.