Project: Icarus - Payload Adapter

The payload adapter is connected to the avionics bay using two 2M nylon screws and nuts. The adapter provides a pathway for the sensor wiring from the avionics bay to the conduit connection. The top of the conduit fairing has been incorporated into the adapter design. The adapter has an opening to hold the DuPont connectors in line with the conduit. A three slot connector is located along the base of the opening, while a 2-slot connector is centered above. The inside of the adapter is hollow to allow for easy movement of the wiring.

The payload adapter and the conduit supports were designed in Tinkercad. The attachment ring of the adapter is copied from the attachment ring of the avionics bay. This ring is included as a separate drawing in Tinkercad to allow you to create your own payload modules and connect them to the avionics bay.

Like the avionics bay, the adapter, the conduit supports, conduit end cap and conduit connection were all printed on an Ender 3 V2 printer. I used 1