Results of the recent pop-up photo shoot with @NuclearEngideer at a good friend’s house! Huge thanks again for the chance to shoot these thrusters using some really old camera tech! Additional Links: Website: https://averygrieve.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/avery.g.photos/ A bit of a … Continued
After the prior first ignition attempt for the EHT1 Micro End Hall Thruster, I made some simple modifications and went for a second full system ignition test yesterday to try to successfully operate the full thruster system again. While ignition … Continued
I am scheduling the 2nd ignition test of the EHT1 Micro End Hall Thruster for tomorrow morning at 9am EST (13:00 UTC). I usually give more notice but I need to know if I actually achieved ignition and beam during … Continued
Two years openly developing electric propulsion in the basement on pennies. So much blood, sweat, and tears. So much has happened since that first successful plasma pulse. I can finally say this: as of today, Applied Ion Systems open-source thrusters … Continued
Yesterday I ran the first ever full system ignition test of the AIS-EHT1 Micro End Hall Thruster! The thruster system included the high voltage electronics to run both the Hall head as well as the GDN1 neutralizer. While complete ignition … Continued
I’ve been steadily working up to this for months, and now it’s time – the first full system ignition test of the EHT1 Micro End-Hall Thruster! Join me in the pilot’s seat tomorrow LIVE at 9am EST as I attempt … Continued
Right on the heels of the exciting news about my first thruster going orbital next week, I am pleased to reveal a first look at the next gen AIS thruster in development – the fully integrated assembly of the first … Continued
I can’t believe it. It’s finally happening! Two years ago I started building and testing thrusters for nanosats at home for fun. Now, one of my thrusters will actually have a chance to go orbital next week aboard the Care … Continued
Decided to use some of my recent thruster sales proceeds for some desperately needed tools and upgrades. Since having started my very first vacuum endeavors about 3 years ago, I finally own my own full tool set, a nice Hakko … Continued
The main discharge and auxiliary power boards for the EHT1 are assembled and have passed bench checks! The large Pico board will power the Hall thruster head providing up to 9W discharge power, while the auxiliary board powers the <5W … Continued