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The Safe Pyrotechnic Analyzer Reusable Kit (SPARK)

Project Description

The Safe Pyrotechnic Analyzer Reusable Kit (SPARK) aims to be a reusable pyrotechnic circuitry tester to significantly reduce the amount of disposable single-use electrical matches (e-matches) frequently used in amateur rocketry and other pyrotechnic adjacent activities. SPARK can act as a stand-in to e-matches for repeatedly ground testing pyrotechnic electronics, increasing system safety and reliability and decreasing e-match waste. Furthermore, SPARK will be developed as an open source right-to-repair-friendly hardware platform. At a minimum, 25 students will work with or on developing SPARK.

This proposal directly funds:
1. Saleae Logic Analyzer
2. PCB Manufacturing Costs
3. SPARK Surface Mount Passive Components
4. SPARK Surface Mount IC Components
5. Soldering Paste + Other Consumables
6. Wires & Connectors

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Funding Details

Student Campus Environment Fee (SCEF) - 303692
Fiscal Year Status Amount Date Operations
2024 Allocated $1,980.00 11/9/2023 Edit | Delete

SSC Basic Info

Year Started: 2023
Semester: Fall
Status: Active
Student Led? Yes
Project Category: Food and Waste

SSC Project Team

Project Lead:

Peter Giannetos (pg19@illinois.edu)

Financial Advisor:

Laura Gerhold (gerhold@illinois.edu)

Project Advisor:

Robyn Woodllands (rmw@illinois.edu)

Team Members:

  • Navya Meka
  • Freya Bansal

Project Award Letter

Illinois Green Fund - Student Sustainability Committee