๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

Welcome to the BIRDS Open Source project โ€” your entry point into learning, contributing, and building satellite systems collaboratively. Whether youโ€™re a student, educator, or engineer, this page will help you find your place in the project.


๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Project Overview

Section Description
About Learn about the goals, origins, and structure of the BIRDS Open Source platform.
For Project Managers Guidance for coordinating your team, documentation practices, and planning.
OBC COM EPS Guides Role-specific tasks, wiring, and software responsibilities.
Hardware Guides Learn how to assemble, test, and debug hardware.
Software Guides Understand the software stack, workflows, and key tools.
Templates & Checklists Practical documents to ensure quality, consistency, and traceability.
Webinars Recordings and announcements of community learning sessions.

๐Ÿ“š How to Start

  1. Understand the BIRDS Workflow
    • Read the About page.
    • Explore Launch to see what the end goal looks like.
  2. Identify Your Role
    • Go to your team-specific guide: OBC, COM, or EPS.
  3. Set Up Your Environment
    • Follow the instructions in the Software Guides for installing dependencies, flashing firmware, and simulating satellite behavior.
  4. Practice with Templates
  5. Join a Webinar
    • Attend live sessions or watch past Webinars to stay updated and learn from others.

๐Ÿ™‹ Need Help?

Visit our FAQ, check the Glossary, or explore the Library for research papers, datasheets, and reference material.


๐Ÿ’ฌ Get Involved

Want to contribute, translate, or test? Contact us via the project repository or join our next Webinar to meet the community!


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