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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. | |
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− | + | In this [https://wiki.satnogs.org/Review_of_Commercial_Rotator wiki page] you could read a review about the AZ/EL rotators, which are popular in HAM community. | |
− | + | If you would rather start with a stationary antenna setup (no rotator), see our [[Omnidirectional Station How To|omnidirectional guide]]. | |
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+ | ! style="width: 49%" | | ||
+ | ===Commercial Rotators [[Review of Commercial Rotators|(review)]]=== | ||
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+ | ! style="width: 49%" | | ||
+ | ===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. | ||
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+ | *[[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]] | ||
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+ | ====[[SatNOGS Rotator v2]]==== | ||
+ | The v2 rotator is not recommended, as v3 provides much greater strength and durability. These docs remain for historical purposes. | ||
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+ | *[[SatNOGS Rotator v2|SatNOGS v2 Wiki page]] | ||
+ | *[https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v2 SatNOGS v2 source code] | ||
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+ | |[[File:Portable Rotation.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
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+ | ====Portable Rotation AZ/EL==== | ||
+ | Docs to be written, but we do have successful stations using this rotator with the SatNOGS client. | ||
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+ | *[http://portablerotation.com/shop/azel-portable-rotor-system/ Portable Rotation product link] | ||
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+ | |[[File:V3.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
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+ | ====[[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. | ||
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+ | *[[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]] | ||
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+ | ====Alfa Spid X-Y==== | ||
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+ | *[[SPID Big RAS|Alfa Spid SatNOGS Wiki page]] | ||
+ | *[http://alfaradio.ca/alfaspid-azel.html Alfa Spid product link] | ||
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+ | |[[File:SuperAntennaz.jpeg|left|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
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+ | ====[[SuperAntennaz]]==== | ||
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+ | SuperAntennaz is an all metal antenna rotator designed for satellite traking by user Yohan HADJI | ||
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+ | *Repository : https://github.com/YohanHadji/SuperAntennaz | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:Dwingleloo.png|left|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
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+ | ====Dwingeloo Radio Observatory==== | ||
+ | (okay, you're not likely to keep a deep space observatory on the network, but it has been done!) | ||
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+ | *[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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+ | ==== [[Metal antenna rotator|Metal Antenna Rotator]] ==== | ||
+ | A simple metal antenna rotator by User:Jujun | ||
+ | <br /> | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
+ | [[ Category:Rotator ]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:39, 1 May 2021
The SatNOGS Client uses 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 EasyComm or Yaesu GS-232.
In this wiki page you could read a review about the AZ/EL rotators, which are popular in HAM community.
If you would rather start with a stationary antenna setup (no rotator), see our omnidirectional guide.
Commercial Rotators (review) |
Homebuilt Rotators | |
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Yaesu G-5500The 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.
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SatNOGS Rotator v2The v2 rotator is not recommended, as v3 provides much greater strength and durability. These docs remain for historical purposes. | |
Portable Rotation AZ/ELDocs to be written, but we do have successful stations using this rotator with the SatNOGS client. |
SatNOGS Rotator v3The 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. | |
Alfa Spid X-Y |
SuperAntennazSuperAntennaz is an all metal antenna rotator designed for satellite traking by user Yohan HADJI
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Dwingeloo Radio Observatory(okay, you're not likely to keep a deep space observatory on the network, but it has been done!) |
Metal Antenna RotatorA simple metal antenna rotator by User:Jujun
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