CubeSat Packet Analyzer

CubeSat Packet Analyzer

CubeSat Packet Analyzer is a comprehensive browser-based tool designed for real-time analysis of telemetry packets from MCB (Mission Control Board) firmware v2.2 systems. Built with HTML5 Web Serial API, it provides seamless serial port connectivity for live packet monitoring and analysis.

Key Features:

• Real-time Serial Communication: Direct connection to COM ports via Web Serial API
• Universal Packet Support: Parses all 12 packet types (System Ping, IMU, GPS, Environmental, BMS, SCC, Radio, Health Check, etc.)
• Advanced Filtering: Filter by packet type and device ID with dynamic device detection
• Live Data Processing: Real-time parsing of 32-byte packets with CRC8 validation
• Detailed Analysis: Byte-by-byte breakdown showing hex values, parsed data, and human-readable interpretations
• Data Validation: Automatic detection of invalid data (0xFF), error conditions, and quality warnings
• Interactive Interface: Three-panel layout with filtering, packet list, and detailed packet view
• Control Features: Pause/resume data capture, clear packet history, connection management

Technical Specifications:

• Supports all MCB packet types (0x0001-0x0050)
• 32-byte packet format with header/footer validation
• CRC8 checksum verification
• Proper data scaling and unit conversion
• Invalid data detection and quality assessment
• Real-time device ID tracking and filtering

Use Cases:

• Mission control telemetry monitoring
• Sensor data analysis and debugging
• System health monitoring
• Data quality assessment
• Development and testing of MCB firmware