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Rotators

2019-02-05T10:58:26Z

Cgbsat: Fix typo

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The SatNOGS Client uses [http://hamlib.sourceforge.net/ hamlib] to speak to a rotator. With this, we are able to support almost any commercially available rotator, and have the flexibility to support home built rotators that implement protocols like [https://www.mustbeart.com/software/easycomm.txt EasyComm] or Yaesu GS-232.

If you would rather start with a stationary antenna setup (no rotator), see our [[Omnidirectional Station How To|omnidirectional guide]].

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=== Commercial Rotators ===
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=== Homebuilt Rotators ===
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==== [[G-5500|Yaesu G-5500]] ====
The G-5500 is a common rotator for amateur radio AZ/EL applications. The SatNOGS client interfaces with this rotator via the hamlib library. While a commercial computer interface is available from Yaesu, the SatNOGS project provides an open hardware design that is much cheaper.
* [[G-5500|G-5500 SatNOGS Wiki page]]
* G-5500 Arduino interface
* [https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=104&encProdID=79A89CEC477AA3B819EE02831F3FD5B8 Yaesu G-5500 Product link]
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|[[File:30033213301 ef78e64120 k.jpg|left|frameless|133x133px]]

====[[SatNOGS Rotator v2]]====
The v2 rotator is not recommended, as v3 provides much greater strength and durability. These docs remain for historical purposes.
* [[SatNOGS Rotator v2|SatNOGS v2 Wiki page]]
* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v2 SatNOGS v3 source code]
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|[[File:Portable Rotation.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]]

==== Portable Rotation AZ/EL ====
Docs to be written, but we do have successful stations using this rotator with the SatNOGS client.

* [http://portablerotation.com/shop/azel-portable-rotor-system/ Portable Rotation product link]
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|[[File:V3.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]]

====[[SatNOGS Rotator v3]]====
The v3 rotator is a complete overhaul on the v2 design. The 2020 slotted extrusion frame and larger gears provide for a stronger rotator with greater wind loading.
* [[SatNOGS Rotator v3|SatNOGS v3 Wiki page]]
* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v3.0 SatNOGS v3 source code]
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==== Alfa Spid X-Y ====

* [[SPID Big RAS|Alfa Spid SatNOGS Wiki page]]
* [http://alfaradio.ca/alfaspid-azel.html Alfa Spid product link]
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|[[File:Dwingleloo.png|left|frameless|100x100px]]

==== Dwingeloo Radio Observatory ====
(okay, you're not likely to keep a deep space observatory on the network, but it has been done!)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGJh139EDfk Video of the observatory in action on SatNOGS (YouTube)]
* [https://network.satnogs.org/stations/384/ Dwingeloo on SatNOGS network]
* [[wikipedia:Dwingeloo_Radio_Observatory|About the Dwingeloo Radio Observatory (wikipedia)]]
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Rotators

2019-02-02T21:22:11Z

Cgbsat: Fix typo

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The SatNOGS Client uses [http://hamlib.sourceforge.net/ hamlib] to speak to a rotator. With this, we are able to support almost any commercially available rotator, and have the flexibility to support home built rotators that implement protocols like [https://www.mustbeart.com/software/easycomm.txt EasyComm] or Yaesu GS-232.

If you would rather start with a stationary antenna setup (no rotator), see our [[Omnidirectional Station How To|omnidirectional guide]].

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=== Commercial Rotators ===
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=== Homebuilt Rotators ===
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|[[File:G5500.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]]

==== [[G-5500|Yaesu G-5500]] ====
The G-5500 is a common rotator for amateur radio AZ/EL applications. The SatNOGS client interfaces with this rotator via the hamlib library. While a commercial computer interface is available from Yaesu, the SatNOGS project provides an open hardware design that is much cheaper.
* [[G-5500|G-5500 SatNOGS Wiki page]]
* G-5500 Arduino interface
* [https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=104&encProdID=79A89CEC477AA3B819EE02831F3FD5B8 Yaesu G-5500 Product link]
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|[[File:30033213301 ef78e64120 k.jpg|left|frameless|133x133px]]

====[[SatNOGS Rotator v2]]====
The v2 rotator is not recommended, as v3 provides much greater strength and durability. These docs remain for historical purposes.
* [[SatNOGS Rotator v2|SatNOGS v2 Wiki page]]
* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v2 SatNOGS v3 source code]
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|[[File:Portable Rotation.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]]

==== Portable Rotation AZ/EL ====
Docs to be written, but we do have successful stations using this rotator with the SatNOGS client.

* [http://portablerotation.com/shop/azel-portable-rotor-system/ Portable Rotation product link]
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|[[File:V3.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]]

====[[SatNOGS Rotator v3]]====
The v3 rotator is a complete overhaul on the v2 design. The 2020 slotted extrusion frame and larger gears provide for a stronger rotator with greater wind loading.
* [[SatNOGS Rotator v3|SatNOGS v3 Wiki page]]
* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v3.0 SatNOGS v3 source code]
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|[[File:Alfa Spid.jpg|left|frameless|133x133px]]

==== Alfa Spid X-Y ====

* [[SPID Big RAS|Alfa Spid SatNOGS Wiki page]]
* [http://alfaradio.ca/alfaspid-azel.html Alfa Spid product link]
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|[[File:Dwingleloo.png|left|frameless|100x100px]]

==== Dwingeloo Radio Observatory ====
(okay, you're not likely to keep a deep space observatory on the network, but it has been done!)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGJh139EDfk Video of the observatory in action on SatNOGS (YouTube)]
* [https://network.satnogs.org/stations/384/ Dwingleloo on SatNOGS network]
* [[wikipedia:Dwingeloo_Radio_Observatory|About the Dwingeloo Radio Observatory (wikipedia)]]
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