Version 2

I got my hands on some micro arduino and mini arduino samples which should be able to survive the shock of the launch. The power usage is only 3v for 16Mhz which means even 1 N battery will keep it well fed for the launch, flight and some time on station.
The reason for the arduino is I am experimenting with some sensors - 3 axis accelerometer, chemical sensors, and a radiological sensor. The sensor uses a cheap PIN Photo-diode instead of expensive Geiger-Muller Tube to detect beta and gamma radiation. The projectile can be fired over a suspected contaminated area to get a better more accurate reading and to evaluate the level of protective equipment needed by responders. We hope to test V .2 within next 2 weeks.



Micro arduino, 2 radios for telemetry communications, 3-axis accelerometer.





Looks like a good fit for our capsule! We're in business!!