Build and maintain telescope hardware
Choose your parts, follow the construction guides, or find the design files for your board.
Build your first telescope
Start with the complete parts overview. The Horn Construction module covers the antenna and stand. Receiver Electronics connects the amplifier, receiver, and computer.
Choose an amplifier
Compare amplifier options before ordering parts. You can build the DSPIRA amplifier or choose a listed ready-made option.
Maintain or fabricate a board
Match the schematic and fabrication files to your board revision before making changes.
The download includes a readable schematic, editable Altium sources, and fabrication files.
Use fabrication/v3/ for the existing version 3 board.
Version 3 schematic (view PDF)
Download hardware design files (ZIP)
LightWork technical guides provide additional construction and measurement references.
Earlier amplifier design notes
These institute documents explain earlier choices. Component values, bias settings, and prices may differ from your board.
- Amplifier assembly notes (view PDF)
- June 2018 assembly guide (view PDF)
- 2017 design and measurements (view PDF)
Use the current construction lesson for classroom assembly.
Propose a change
Submit board changes to dspira-hardware. Include the board revision, editable sources, fabrication outputs, and measurements. Use the contribution guide for classroom instructions.
The repository map explains previous names. The software guide covers telescope applications.