stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics
Nov 2024 – Oct 2025
5 Months active
Languages Used
C++KiCadSTEPKicadMarkdownCMakeKiCad SchematicPython
Technical Skills
Component Library ManagementElectronics EngineeringKiCadPCB Design3D ModelingCAD
Carson Lauer
PROFILE
Carson Lauer
Carson Lauer contributed to the stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics repository by designing and refining hardware systems for reaction wheel and motor control boards. He expanded KiCad component libraries, optimized PCB layouts, and integrated magnetometer-based sensing, focusing on manufacturability and reliability. Carson delivered 3D CAD models in STEP format to support downstream design and simulation, and overhauled build systems using CMake and CI/CD practices to streamline configuration management. His work emphasized design rule compliance, documentation, and traceability, enabling faster iteration and reducing production risk. Through expertise in PCB design, CAD, and electronics engineering, Carson delivered robust, production-ready hardware and supporting assets.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
100%Features
Repository Contributions
15Total
Bugs
0
Commits
15
Features
9
Lines of code
2,101,851
Activity Months5
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Work History
October 2025
5 Commits • 3 Features
Oct 1, 2025October 2025 (stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics): Delivered magnetometer integration on the motor board, updated PCB/schematic with revision 1.3 and LED/wiring cleanup, and overhauled the build system to auto-generate build/configuration files. These changes unlock magnetometer-based sensing, reduce hardware/wiring errors, and improve build reliability and maintenance, enabling faster iterations and safer deployment of magnetometer-based sensing in the samwise-avionics platform.
5 Commits • 3 Features
Oct 1, 2025October 2025 (stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics): Delivered magnetometer integration on the motor board, updated PCB/schematic with revision 1.3 and LED/wiring cleanup, and overhauled the build system to auto-generate build/configuration files. These changes unlock magnetometer-based sensing, reduce hardware/wiring errors, and improve build reliability and maintenance, enabling faster iterations and safer deployment of magnetometer-based sensing in the samwise-avionics platform.
October 2025
June 2025
3 Commits • 2 Features
Jun 1, 2025June 2025 monthly summary for stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics focusing on hardware design optimization and CAD expansion to advance production readiness. Work emphasized manufacturability, performance, and visualization for downstream teams, with a clear linkage to production documentation and risk reduction.
June 2025
3 Commits • 2 Features
Jun 1, 2025June 2025 monthly summary for stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics focusing on hardware design optimization and CAD expansion to advance production readiness. Work emphasized manufacturability, performance, and visualization for downstream teams, with a clear linkage to production documentation and risk reduction.
May 2025
2 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2025May 2025 monthly summary for stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics. Key deliverable was Motor Board Design Verification and Documentation: refined motor board PCB design (DRC adjustments, UUID updates, hole clearance) and updated documentation detailing programming/testing procedures and I2C battery readout, including debugging logs and component tracking notes. This work enhanced hardware reliability, traceability, and testability, reducing manufacturing risk and accelerating field debugging.
2 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2025May 2025 monthly summary for stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics. Key deliverable was Motor Board Design Verification and Documentation: refined motor board PCB design (DRC adjustments, UUID updates, hole clearance) and updated documentation detailing programming/testing procedures and I2C battery readout, including debugging logs and component tracking notes. This work enhanced hardware reliability, traceability, and testability, reducing manufacturing risk and accelerating field debugging.
May 2025
December 2024
1 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2024December 2024 monthly summary for stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics: Delivered a critical 3D STEP model asset for the Reaction Wheel Board (REE0036A.stp), enabling design, manufacturing, and downstream simulations; asset was integrated into the repository with alignment to CAD data standards.
December 2024
1 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2024December 2024 monthly summary for stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics: Delivered a critical 3D STEP model asset for the Reaction Wheel Board (REE0036A.stp), enabling design, manufacturing, and downstream simulations; asset was integrated into the repository with alignment to CAD data standards.
November 2024
4 Commits • 2 Features
Nov 1, 2024November 2024 monthly summary for stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics: Two major features delivered to advance reaction wheel hardware readiness. 1) Reaction Wheel Footprint Library Expansion: extended KiCad footprints across capacitors, connectors, switches, terminal blocks, test points, transformers, transistors, valves, varistors, and related components to support reaction wheel hardware (commits 1f90643f775157831622f2bb766d1070e884b766; ac525c2c36a15d74d7b3e0009c9c5e8b1303a993). 2) Reaction Wheel PCB Layout and Project Configuration: completed PCB layout with component placement, net connections, updated layer presets, symbol definitions, and a project refactor with design-rule updates (clearances and track widths) to align with updated requirements (commits b9a0e0ead515cd12223abb84e7b4d920a4b6c056; 36640da4e55aa9f920c102b130a8491105151765). No critical bugs fixed this month. Overall impact: accelerates hardware prototyping, reduces rework, and improves maintainability. Technologies demonstrated: KiCad footprint/library development, PCB layout, design-rule application, net management, and project configuration management.
4 Commits • 2 Features
Nov 1, 2024November 2024 monthly summary for stanford-ssi/samwise-avionics: Two major features delivered to advance reaction wheel hardware readiness. 1) Reaction Wheel Footprint Library Expansion: extended KiCad footprints across capacitors, connectors, switches, terminal blocks, test points, transformers, transistors, valves, varistors, and related components to support reaction wheel hardware (commits 1f90643f775157831622f2bb766d1070e884b766; ac525c2c36a15d74d7b3e0009c9c5e8b1303a993). 2) Reaction Wheel PCB Layout and Project Configuration: completed PCB layout with component placement, net connections, updated layer presets, symbol definitions, and a project refactor with design-rule updates (clearances and track widths) to align with updated requirements (commits b9a0e0ead515cd12223abb84e7b4d920a4b6c056; 36640da4e55aa9f920c102b130a8491105151765). No critical bugs fixed this month. Overall impact: accelerates hardware prototyping, reduces rework, and improves maintainability. Technologies demonstrated: KiCad footprint/library development, PCB layout, design-rule application, net management, and project configuration management.
November 2024
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Quality Metrics
Correctness82.6%
Maintainability82.6%
Architecture81.4%
Performance74.6%
AI Usage20.0%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
C++CMakeKiCadKiCad SchematicKicadMarkdownPythonSTEPShell
Technical Skills
3D ModelingBuild SystemsCADCI/CDCMakeComponent Library ManagementDebuggingDesign Rule Checks (DRC)DocumentationElectronic Hardware DesignElectronics EngineeringGeometric DefinitionGerber File GenerationHardware DesignKiCad
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