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| + | while building the controller i stumbled across some questions which could be explained more clearly (at least from a beginner point of view) |
| − | |Rotator-Name=SatNOGS Rotator v3
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| − | |image=V3.jpg
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| − | |type= Az/El
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| − | |cost=~220 USD
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| − | |status= Beta
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| − | |latest-release= https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tags/v3.1-pre-release
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| − | |latest-release-name= v3.1
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| − | |source-repo= https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/
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| − | |documentation= [https://ohai.satnogs.org/project/satnogs-rotator-v3-mechanical-assembly/hardware/ v3.0.1] [https://wiki.satnogs.org/SatNOGS_Rotator_v3#Build_Sequence v3.1]
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| − | == Intro ==
| + | * pros and cons of using microstepping |
| | + | * should r4 and r7 be soldered when using full steps or shall they be ignored at all? |
| | + | * pros and cons of using uart vs. r485 |
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| − | v3 marks a major re-haul of the SatNOGS Rotator design, with learnings from [[SatNOGS Rotator v2|v2]] applied. You can see a lot of the thinking and background research that was conducted prior to v3 development in this [https://community.satnogs.org/t/satnogs-rotator-version-3/226 thread]. Also in this wiki page you can also find a "How to build the rotator", mechanical analysis and all documentation about the [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator SatNOGS rotator].
| + | == For Newbies == |
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| − | Also in this [https://www.ethercalc.org/v3specs list] is presented different rotators, either commercial or DIY builds.
| + | A section could exist to explain how to make the connections for the power supply. I could not find it anywhere and if it exists already a link could be put to it. |
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| − | ==Specifications==
| + | There are a lot of photos but it would be useful to have something close to a complete assembled rotator controller in the metallic box. |
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| − | | align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''SatNOGS v3 Rotator'''
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| − | | Plastic Parts || 15
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| − | | Non Printed Parts || 38
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| − | | Cost||~ $220
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| − | | Controller Electronics|| [[SatNOGS Rotator Controller]]
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| − | | Type||AZ/EL (possible X/Y)
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| − | | Motors||2x NEMA 17 Stepper or 2x DC Motors
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| − | | Frame Material|| Aluminum T-slot 20x20
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| − | | Speed (deg/sec) || 7
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| − | | Torque (Nm) || ?, ~30
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| − | | Brake Torque (Nm) || ?
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| − | | Dimensions (mm) || 280x140x140 (AZ/EL)
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| − | | Weight (kg) || ~5
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| − | ==== Brake Torque ====
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| − | The greatest force the tracker needs to withstand is the force created by strong wind. The worst case is when one antenna is elevated at 90 degs, facing the direction of the wind. We based our calculations on an [http://k7nv.com/notebook/topics/windload.html article] found online after comparing it to others. We “translated” the second table in metric (because we don’t understand imperial and because we needed same units system in our calculations)
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| − | ! Method
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| − | ! Wind Zone(km/h)
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| − | ! Height (m)
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| − | ! Pressure(N/m^2)
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| − | | EIA-222-C
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| − | | 160
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| − | | N/A
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| − | | 1280
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| − | | EIA-222-F
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| − | | 128
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| − | | 14
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| − | | 1260
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| − | | EIA-222-F
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| − | | 128
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| − | | 21
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| − | | 1390
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| − | | EIA-222-F
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| − | | 128
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| − | | 30
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| − | | 1500
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| − | | UBC'97
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| − | | 128
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| − | | 14
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| − | | 1290
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| − | | UBC'97
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| − | | 128
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| − | | 21
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| − | | 1160
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| − | | UBC'97
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| − | | 128
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| − | | 21
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| − | | 1390
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| − | |-
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| − | | UBC'97
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| − | | 128
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| − | | 30
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| − | | 1260
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| − | |-
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| − | | UBC'97
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| − | | 128
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| − | | 42
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| − | | 990
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| − | | UBC'97
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| − | | 128
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| − | | 42
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| − | | 1360
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| − | | Generic Formula
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| − | | 150
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| − | | N/A
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| − | | 1270
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| − | and we applied the worst case model (EIA-222-F) in 3 different antennas: in the biggest one of our designs, and in two others, for which we obtained data from [http://download.qrz.ru/pub/hamradio/antenna/rotators/G-800SA_1000SA.pdf yaesu G800 rotator manual at page 3]. We assumed that antennas are mounted in 1m away from the azimuth axis. For our antenna with 2m length (actual, not wavelength), made by 2cm square tube, the generated torque was ≈600Kg*cm. For the 144MHz 10-elements Yagi from the article is ≈6000Kg*cm and for the third 430MHz, 12-elements Yagi is ≈1800Kg*cm
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| − | ==== Moment of inertia ====
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| − | Now for the moment of inertia: (for all installation methods we assumed that antennas are counterbalanced in the elevation axis) the worst case scenario here is to use two 3kg (our designs are less than 1kg) back mounted yagis with 3kg counterbalances both mounted in 0.75m away from azimuth axis. The torque you need in order to accelerate this system from ω=0deg/s angular velocity to ω=5deg/s (the math about angular velocity is below) in one second is about 60kg*cm.
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| − | Note: we suppose that the mass of antennas is near to the altitude axis, so the torque of this axis that is needed to accelerate is approximately 0.
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| − | * M1: torque of Azimuth axis
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| − | * L: length of center of mass of antennas from azimuth axis (0.75m)
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| − | * m: mass of antennas and of counterweight (3kg + 3kg = 6kg)
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| − | * I: moment inertia
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| − | * a: angular acceleration of azimuth axis 5deg/s^2
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| − | * I = I1 + I2 = m*L^2 + m*L^2 = 2*m*L^2 = 6.75 kg*m^2
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| − | * M1 = I*a = 6.75kgm^2 * 0.087rad/s^2 = 0.58 Nm = 5.8 kgm = 58 kgcm
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| − | ==== Angular velocity ====
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| − | (How well do you remember trigonometry?)For the angular velocity max needed in altitude axis the things are straightforward. The closer is the satellite the larger the velocity. According to the wikipedia article about LEO, the lowest height limit is 160 km and the speed unit to orbit earth in this altitude is 7,8 km/s. As a result, maximum velocity in ALT axis is 2,8 deg/s. In ALT AZ rotator design there is a well known limitation: the closer something passes near zenith the biggest gets the velocity of the AZ axis. Therefore, we have analyzed this problem to figure out the optimal velocity and how high we are allowed to track a target in relation to AZ velocity. The picture below illustrates a ground station B which tracks a satellite Γ in X degrees altitude. The satellite velocity at this point is vertical to the screen (page) plane.
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| − | [[File:Anglular_velocity.png|thumb|center|800x420px|alt=|Angular Velocity]]
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| − | The equations that lead to maximum altitude at which we can track in relation to AZ angular velocity are
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| − | * ω : angular velocity of AZ DOF in rad/s
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| − | * H = ΑΕ + ΕΓ : Minimum Height of LEO, 160 km
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| − | * R = ΑΕ : Radius of Earth, 6500 km
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| − | * u : linear velocity of satellite that rotates in 160km height is 7.8 km/s
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| − | * ΒΔ = u / ω : ΒΔ in km
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| − | * α = atan(ΒΔ / R)
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| − | * δ = π - α
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| − | * γ = asin( sqrt(R^2+ΒΔ^2) * sin(δ) / (H+R) )
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| − | * ά = π - δ - γ
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| − | * ΓΔ = (H+R) * sin(ά) / sin(δ)
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| − | * χ = atan(ΓΔ / ΒΔ)
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| − | Below you can see the plot of the equations mentioned above, where horizontal axis represents angular velocity (ω) in deg/s and vertical axis shows the max track altitude (χ) for lower bound of LEO.
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| − | [[File:Anglular_velocity_plot.png|thumb|center|800x420px|alt=|Angular Velocity Plot]]
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| − | After studying this diagram, we came up to the conclusion that an angular velocity of 5 deg/s is adequate. For this decision, we took into consideration the main lobe of antenna (Δ3db) which in most situations is about 20 deg.
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| − | ==== General Specifications ====
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| − | Together with the above mentioned specifications, we would also like for the 3rd version of SatNOGS rotator to be:
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| − | * inexpensive (less than €300, if possible)
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| − | * lightweight and portable (~6Kg, size:~300x~150x~150mm)
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| − | * rigid and durable
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| − | * easy to build and fix (try to use easily available materials)
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| − | * weatherproof
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| − | * electromagnetically shielded, so that noise in reception is reduced
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| − | * accurate (<1deg, backslash reduction and use of encoders at the axis)
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| − | == Sourcing ==
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| − | '''3d Printing at a Fab Lab or your local hackerspace:''' If you don't have your own 3d printer, then a local Fab Lab or hackerspace may be able to do it for you. Fab Labs and hackerspaces are places that have invested in the machinery and you can take the designs to them. Generally they need .stl files to import into the software that runs the machines, but this should be discussed with the Fab Lab or hackerspace. You then pay for the material, time or a combination of the two for each of the parts or any other agreement in place.
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| − | * [http://www.fabfoundation.org/fab-labs/ FabLabs]
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| − | * [https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/List_of_Hacker_Spaces List of hacker spaces]
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| − | Most people building the rotator have had success builds with simple ABS material for the 3D printing parts.
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| − | '''T Slot''' - If you don't want to cut the pieces yourself, then you may be able to find a supplier that will do this for you. ([http://www.kjnltd.co.uk/ Here's one in the United Kingdom].)
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| − | Hidden corner connectors - AliExpress gave the cheapest supplier
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| − | A good US source is [http://us.misumi-ec.com/ MISUMI-USA]; they will also cut to length. MISUMI has several other global locations [https://www.misumi-ec.com].
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| − | Beware, the 20-series T-slot from [https://8020.net/ 80/20 Inc.] in the US has slots that are only 5.2mm wide. The hidden corner connectors from e.g. AliExpress '''will not fit'''.
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| − | '''Stepper Motors''' - eBay
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| − | '''Belts''' - eBay
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| − | '''Fixings / Pipe''' - eBay
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| − | ==== Vendors Table ====
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| − | Like the [https://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Buyers%27_Guide RepRap Buyers' Guide wiki], feel free to populate the table.
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| − | | [https://www.pololu.com/ pololu]
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| − | | USA, Worldwide
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| − | | [https://www.aliexpress.com/ aliexpress]
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| − | == Build Sequence ==
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| − | ==== Tools & Consumables ====
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| − | Here are presented tools and consumables about part fabrication, port-processing and assembly process.
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| − | Most of the tools are available in every hackerspace, makerspaces, FabLabs etc.
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| − | | 2mm for aluminum, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm for plastic
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| − | ==== Parts ====
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| − | Make sure you have all parts, according to [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/blob/master/rotator-bom.ods BOM].
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| − | Most of the parts could be fabricated by a FDM 3D-printer. Some parts have only 2D geometry so could be
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| − | fabricated by a laser cutter. Other parts have modifications of common(hardware) parts like threaded rods or
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| − | aluminum pipes. Also you could find a lot of guides for [https://www.3dhubs.com/knowledge-base/post-processing-fdm-printed-parts post processing for FDM printed parts].
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| − | <gallery widths=200 heights=200 perrow=4>
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| − | File:C1001.png|C1001, Aluminum Tube 6063 OD40mm TH1.5mm L240mm, 2 variants -1 and -3
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| − | File:C1010-3.png|C1010-3, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material
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| − | File:C1011-3.png|C1011-3, laser cut in 3mm Acrylic Sheet or in FDM-3Dprinter with same fabrication parameters as C1010-3
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| − | File:C1020-1.png|C1020-1, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material, [http://sinkhacks.com/building-acetone-vapor-bath-smoothing-3d-printed-parts/ Smoothing the part with acetone vapor bath]
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| − | File:C1021-1.png|C1021-1, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material, [http://sinkhacks.com/building-acetone-vapor-bath-smoothing-3d-printed-parts/ Smoothing the part with acetone vapor bath], [https://community.libre.space/t/version-3-1-stepper-varient-with-v2-controller/1430/5 Imperial variant], [https://community.libre.space/t/help-to-buy-metric-tubing-for-v3-rotator/784/6 tool that helps to build imperial part]
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| − | File:C1022-3.png|C1022-3, laser cut in 3mm Acrylic Sheet or in FDM-3Dprinter with same fabrication parameters as C1010-3
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| − | File:C1030-1.png|C1030-1, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material
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| − | File:C1040-1.png|C1040-1, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material, [https://community.libre.space/t/version-3-1-stepper-varient-with-v2-controller/1430/5 Imperial variant], [https://community.libre.space/t/help-to-buy-metric-tubing-for-v3-rotator/784/6 tool that helps to build imperial part]
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| − | File:C1041-1.png|C1041-1, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material, [https://community.libre.space/t/version-3-1-stepper-varient-with-v2-controller/1430/5 Imperial variant], [https://community.libre.space/t/help-to-buy-metric-tubing-for-v3-rotator/784/6 tool that helps to build imperial part]
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| − | File:C1042-1.png|C1042-1, laser cut in 3mm Acrylic Sheet or in FDM-3Dprinter with same fabrication parameters as C1010-3
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| − | File:C1043-1.png|C1043-1, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], Support material, Brim Width: 2 mm
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| − | File:C1050.png|C1050, Aluminum Profile 20x20 B-type slot 6, 2 variants -1 and -5
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| − | File:C1060-1.png|C1060-1, M5 Threaded rod A2 stainless steel(304)
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| − | File:C1061.png|C1061, 2 variants -5 and -6, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material
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| − | File:C1062-1.png|C1062-1, It is recommended to build in laser sintering like Shapeways with White Versatile Plastic (cost ~10€) or like C1030-1 and [http://sinkhacks.com/building-acetone-vapor-bath-smoothing-3d-printed-parts/ Smoothing the part with acetone vapor bath]
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| − | File:C1070-1.png|C1070-1, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material
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| − | File:C1071-1.png|C1071-1, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material
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| − | File:C1072-1.png|C1072-1, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material
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| − | File:C1083-1.png|C1083-1, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material
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| − | File:C1080-3 2.png|C1080-3, Cover Box bottom part, galvanized steel sheet, thickness 0.5mm
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| − | File:C1081-3 2.png|C1081-3, Cover Box top part, galvanized steel sheet, thickness 0.5mm
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| − | File:C1082-5.png|C1082-5, Cover Box side part, galvanized steel sheet, thickness 0.5mm
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| − | File:C1084-1.png|C1084-1, FDM-3Dprinted, Material: ABS, Layer height: 0.4 mm, Perimeters: 2, Top/bottom solid layers: 3, Fill density: 20%, Fill pattern: Honeycomb, Fan speed: [35, 100], No support material
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| − | </gallery>
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| − | ==== Assembly ====
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| − | Follow the [https://ohai.satnogs.org/project/satnogs-rotator-v3-mechanical-assembly/hardware/ instructions for mechanical assembly] and also you can [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6P9HK23Gmo watch timelapse]
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| − | Also, exploded views and instructions are present here.
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| − | {{Message|
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| − | Prior to Step 8, the rotary encoders must be ready and prior to Step 11 the motor must be mounted in A1070-1. For the rotary encoder assembly look at the next section [https://wiki.satnogs.org/SatNOGS_Rotator_v3#Rotator_Controller Rotator_Controller].}}
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| − | File:A1010-1.png|Step 1, Prepare the assembly of worm gear
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| − | File:A1011.png|Step 2, Prepare the assembly of worm gear mount, 2 variants -1 and -2 (mirror)
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| − | File:A1020-1.png|Step 3, Prepare the assembly of shaft collar for worm wheel
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| − | File:A1033-1.png|Step 4, Prepare the encoder gear
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| − | File:A1070-1.png|Step 5, Prepare the Motor mount
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| − | File:A1060-1.png|Step 6, In case of DC motor configuration
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| − | File:A1031-1.png|Step 7, Bearing side without encoder and end-stop mounts
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| − | File:A1032-1.png|Step 8, Bearing side with encoder and end-stop mounts
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| − | File:A1030.png|Step 9, Prepare symmetric and asymmetric axis, 2 variants -1 and -3
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| − | File:A1001-3.png|Step 10, Frame with worm gear mount and A1001-1 assembly
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| − | File:A1040.png|Step 11, Rotator module 2 Variants -1 and -3, symmetric and asymetric
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| − | File:A1050-1.png|Step 12, Final step of Antenna Rotator
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| − | </gallery>
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| − | ==== Rotator Controller ====
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| − | Once mechanical assembly is ready, construct the [[SatNOGS Rotator Controller]].
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| − | Also construct [https://wiki.satnogs.org/SatNOGS_Rotator_Controller#Encoders the rotary encoders] for DC motor set up.
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| − | ==== Cover Box - Cabling ====
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| − | Prepare the cover box and install it to antenna rotator with rotator controller and cables.
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| − | <gallery widths=200 heights=200 perrow=4>
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| − | File:Cover_box_1.JPG| Put the C1080-3 with screws M4 L10 DIN912, C1084-1 and washers M4 DIN125 to the azimuth module. The screw with the Phillips Rounded Head Screws For Sheet Metal, M3,5 X 6,5, DIN 7981,INOX A2, C1082-5 to the C1080-3 and put the C1083-1. Note screw only the middle screw.
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| − | File:Power_cable_1.JPG| The power - data cable must be passed inside the azimuth axis. This solution is tested [https://network.satnogs.org/stations/200/ in station 200] without problem.
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| − | File:Power_cable_2.JPG| In the other side of power cable must be installed a connector with 4 terminals and waterproof like [https://grobotronics.com/connector-sp-4-pin-male.html Weipu - SP1310/P4I]. Also it is needed to have the female connector for cable that connected to the client. For cheaper solution use a bigger cable to connect the rotator with client and power source.
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| − | File:Other_cables_2.JPG|The 3 CAT5e UTP cables are 2x sensors (encoders - end stops) 1x power and data (RS-485). For color code use [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_over_Ethernet#Pinouts 802.3af Standards A and B] from the power sourcing equipment perspective.
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| − | File:Other_cables_3.JPG|The other cables are for DC motor or stepper motors. In each side of the CAT5e UTP cables must be put a Heat-shrinkable asreferred in [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/blob/master/rotator-bom.ods BOM]. Also a Heat-shrinkable must be putin the cable gland in rotator controller for motor cables.
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| − | File:Other_cables_1.JPG|Pass all the cables though the hole in the bottom of C1080-3
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| − | File:Motor_ferrite_bead.JPG|Add ferrite beads for motor cables, dimensions L25mm and OD 13mm
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| − | File:Velcro_for_controller_1.JPG|Add velcro to mount the rotator controller outside the box. Velcro tape specifications: Heavy duty, stick on, max 7Kg, 50mm x 100mm. The tape might be used to mount [https://wiki.satnogs.org/No_rotator client box] in the rotator.
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| − | File:Rotator_controller_1.JPG| Cabling management inside the rotator controller. The controller is mounted to the rotator by using a tape as mentioned previously.
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| − | File:Rotator controller 2.JPG| Cabling management outside the rotator controller
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| − | File:Testing_1.JPG| The rotator is ready for testing, before the final step do not put the C1081-3, in order to most of components must be accessible
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| − | File:Testing 2.JPG| The final step. If everything is working properly, must be put the C1081-3 by using sheet metal screws as mentioned previously. In this step if the holes of C1081-3 are not aligned with the holes of the other two parts, C1082-5 and C1080-3, drill new holes and screw them, take a look in [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/issues/73 issue 73]. Put stickers!!!!!!
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| − | </gallery>
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| − | ==== Testing ====
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| − | You are ready! Proceed with [https://wiki.satnogs.org/SatNOGS_Rotator_Controller#Troubleshooting_hints testing].
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| − | ==== Heading Calibration ====
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| − | The heading calibration is a manual process:
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| − | * Power the rotator, it starts moving in order to find the home position, to find the end-stops
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| − | * Remove the power from the rotator, the rotator is in home position
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| − | * Install the rotator to vertical axis by using U-Bolt clamps
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| − | * The azimuth axis it must be heading to the North, this is achieved by using a compass (e.g. from smart phone)
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| − | * Secure the rotator in the vertical axis
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| − | * Install the elevation axis with the same process, now the zero elevation is achieved by using a pocket level
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| − | * Secure the elevation axis
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| − | * In the case of wrong rotation:
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| − | ** For stepper motors swap a pair of two stepper motor cables ([https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator-firmware/issues/15 it exists an open issue to be done by a command])
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| − | ** For DC motors, [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator-firmware/commit/961fb696536e35642f2b7064cc3c64676ebebb17 change the sign of encoder reading], it is a hacky method but it would be resolved by [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator-firmware/issues/15 this issue]
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| − | == Mechanical Analysis [WIP] ==
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| − | Horizontal distance between pulleys (P1, P2) is 58mm.
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| − | Vertical distance between pulleys (P1, P2) is w = 9.5mm.
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| − | Pulleys and Belt are GT2, 2mm pitch.
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| − | Belt width, 6mm.
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| − | Belt thickness, 1.38mm (0.76 tooth).
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| − | Wrap angle in both pulleys is larger than 60deg.
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| − | At least 6 teeth in contact with the pulley at any given time.
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| − | In practice that means you want a minimum of a 12 tooth pulley, and usually try to get at least 18 teeth.
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| − | Outer Diameter of pulleys:
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| − | P(T) | OD(mm) <br />
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| − | 16 | 10.2 <br />
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| − | 20 | 12.7 <br />
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| − | 36 | 22.9 <br />
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| − | 40 | 25.5 <br />
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| − | Belt calculation (according to calculator):
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| − | Ratio | P1(T) | P2(T) | Belt(T) | L(mm) <br />
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| − | 2.25|16|36|85/86|58.65/59.66 <br />
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| − | 1.8|20|36|86/87/88|57.78/58.78/59.78 <br />
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| − | 2.5|16|40|87/88|58.5/59.5 <br />
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| − | 2|20|40|89/90|58.65/59.66 <br />
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| − | Motor Maximun no-load speed, 200RPM = 1200deg/s
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| − | Motor Maximum stall-torue, 1.2Nm
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| − | [[File:Motor_perfomance_graph.png|thumb|center|800x420px|alt=|Angular Velocity]]
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| − | Position of idler do not care, or min 1.3*P1, max 1.5*P1 (for 20T, ~16mm/~20mm).
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| − | Belt gear selection:
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| − | * 20/36 with 1.8 ratio and 86T/172mm belt without idler
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| − | * 20/40 with 2 ratio and 90T/190mm belt with idler
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| − | To calculate Deflection force, (page T-31, sdp - design-guidelines)
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| − | * Y = 2.05, Tst = 1.3kg
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| − | * span length, t = 57.64mm
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| − | * Belt pitch length, L = 180mm
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| − | * Fd,min =
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| − | * Fd,max =
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| − | * 2.8kg Working Tension [shapeoko - Belts and Pulleys](https://www.shapeoko.com/wiki/index.php/Belts_and_Pulleys#Tensile_Cord_Materials)
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| − | P3 <br />
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| − | P1 P2 <br />
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| − | P4-P5 <br />
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| − | * Determination of design load
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| − | According to perfomance graph of DC motor, the optimal output power is Tm = 0.6Nm with efficiency of 0.2 and 100RPM = 600deg/s.
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| − | Select a service factor of 1.5 (service factors between 1.5 and 2.0 are generally recommended when
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| − | designing small pitch synchronous drives).
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| − | Tpeak = SF*Tm = 1.5*0.6 = 0.9Nm
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| − | * Choice of belt pitch
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| − | Due to backslash and accuracy in both directions of movements and volume constrains, we choose GT2, pitch 2mm.
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| − | * Check belt pitch selection based on individual graphs
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| − | Due to Tpeak = 0.9Nm No-load speed,(Speed of fastest shaft) = 100RPM = 600deg/s
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| − | GT2 pitch 2mm belt is the better solution for our application.
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| − | * Determine speed ratio
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| − | Speed ratio 1.8-2.25 according to specification of output rotation speed of 5deg/s.
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| − | | |
| − | * Check belt speed
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| − | V(m/s) = 0.0000524 x pulley PD (mm) x pulley rpm = 0.066548m/s
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| − | Belt speeds up to 6,500 fpm (33.02 m/s) do not require special pulleys.
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| − | * Determine belt length
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| − | Table 'Belt calculation (according to calculator)'
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| − | Teeth in mesh: 9
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| − | | |
| − | * Determine the belt width
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| − | From Table 43
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| − | torque = 0.17Nm
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| − | Length Correction Factor = 0.9
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| − | width multiplier = 1.00
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| − | torque*Length Correction Factor*width multiplier = 0.17*0.9*1.00 = 0.153Nm
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| − | Teeth in mesh: 9
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| − | Tpeak = 0.9Nm, so belt width is nice for our application
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| − | * Check the number of teeth in mesh
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| − | Teeth in mesh: 9 according to calculator
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| − | * Determine proper belt installation tension
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| − | SECTION 10, on page T50, look at 'To calculate Deflection force, (page T-31, sdp - design-guidelines)'
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| − | * Y = 2.05, Tst = 0.812*DQ/d + mS^2 = 12.8lb + 0 = 5.8kg
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| − | * DQ = Tpeak = 0.9Nm = 7.9lb-in
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| − | * d = 12.7mm = 0.5in
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| − | * S = (0.5*100/3.82)/1000 = 0.0131ft/min
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| − | * m = 0.039
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| − | * span length, t = sqrt(CD^2 - (PD-pd/2)^2) = 57.64mm
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| − | * Belt pitch length, L = 180mm
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| − | * t/L = 0.32
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| − | * Fd,min = 0.8lb = 0.36kg
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| − | * Fd,max = 0.9lb = 0.41kg
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| − | * Safety factor 1.5
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| − | * P2 timing pulley torque - Maximum radial load of timing belt ball bearing 625zz
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| − | Tpeak = 0.9Nm
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| − | TorqueP2 = 2*0.9Nm = 1.8Nm, PDp2 = 25.5mm
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| − | Radial static load of 625ZZ is 0.38kN
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| − | T-39
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| − | * Maximum thrust load of timing belt ball bearing 625zz
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| − | * Maximum radial and thrust load of output ball bearings 6008zz
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| − | Calculate or evaluate correct loads for deep groove ball bearings
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| − | radial static load = 11.6kN
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| − | thrust static load = 0.7*11.6kN = 8.12kN
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| − | This type of construction permits the bearings to support relatively high thrust load in either direction.
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| − | In fact the thrust load capacity is about 70% of the radial load capacity. A ball bearing primarily designed
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| − | to support radial load can also support high thrust load; because only few balls carry the radial load,
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| − | whereas all the balls can withstand the thrust load.
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| − | * Maximum self-locking or back-drivable torque of gear box (according to more weak component)
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| − | It necessary to achieve [specs](https://community.libre.space/t/satnogs-rotator-version-3/226), 60Nm (6Kg in 1 meter)
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| − | * Nominal torque of drivable torque of gear box (according to more weak component) and maximum rotational speed of gear box
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| − | Notes:
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| − | * [https://sdp-si.com/eStore/CenterDistanceDesigner sdp distance calculator]
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| − | * [http://www.ebay.com/itm/2GT-Timing-Belt-L-172-232-240-244-640-810-GT2-Belts-closed-loop-5pcs-lot-/221977955532?var=&hash=item33aeeacccc:m:me5GvSt_amrm6RWT03Ut4JA belt GT2-6mm wide, 172mm]
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| − | * [https://www.ebay.com/itm/2GT-GT2-synchronous-Timing-belt-Perimeter-98-194mm-width-6-9mm-Cogged-close-loop/222574382655?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=521434616407&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 belt GT2-6mm wide, 180mm]
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| − | * [http://www.ebay.com/itm/5pcs-Timing-Pulley-GT2-Idler-16-20T-gear-Bearing-Reprap-6mm-Belt-3-5mm-Bore-3D-/132195520937?var=&hash=item1ec77791a9:m:mljSYBViBlKOgXr3Gy-u0Tg idler pulley, no-teeth-ID3mm-OD18mm]
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| − | * [http://www.brecoflex.com/products/pulleys/design-guidelines/ brecoflex - design-guidelines]
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| − | * [http://www.shreegeeimpex.com/TECH_DATA_PAG/idlers_ten.htm shreegeeimpex - design-guidelines]
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| − | * [http://www.sdp-si.com/PDFS/Technical-Section-Timing.pdf sdp - design-guidelines]
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| − | ==== Motor Specification ====
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| − | General Specification about motors. The voltage and current consumption also it depends from the motor controller which is (maybe) different
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| − | from [https://wiki.satnogs.org/SatNOGS_Rotator_Controller SatNOGS Rotator Controller].
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| − | ! Specification
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| − | ! Value
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| − | | Min-Max Stall Torque (Nm)
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| − | | 0.4 - 1.5
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| − | | Min-Max Speed (RPM)
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| − | | 100 - 200
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| − | | Size (mm) (LxWxH)
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| − | | 47x42x64
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| − | File:Motor mount dimensions.png|Motor mount dimensions
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| − | File:Max motor height.png|Maximum Motor Height
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| − | </gallery>
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| − | ==== Worm Gear Box Calculations ====
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| − | * Gear ratio: i12 = 30
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| − | * Angle between axis of gears: δ = 90 deg
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| − | * Number of threads in worm: If i12 >= 30 then z1 = 1
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| − | * Number of teeth in worm wheel: z2 = i12*z1 = 30
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| − | * Center distance: initial case a = 45.5 mm
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| − | * Worm reference diameter: AGMA d01>= 11.5*(a/25.4)^0.875 = 19.15 mm, so d01 = 19.5mm
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| − | * Worm wheel reference: d02 = 2*a - d01 = 71.5 mm
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| − | * Axial module: ms = d02/z2 = 2.38 , so ms = 2.5
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| − | Recalculate d02, a with new axial module
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| − | * d02 = z2*ms = 75mm, a = (d02+d01)/2 = 47.25mm
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| − | * Axial pitch: ts = π*ms = 7.854mm
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| − | * Reference lead angle: γ0 = atan(d02/(i12*d01)) = 7.3 deg
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| − | * Worm tip diameter: dk1 = d01 + 2*hk = 24.5mm
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| − | ** Worm teeth reference addendum in axial section: hk = hk* *ms = 2.5mm
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| − | ** Worm tooth reference addendum coefficient: hk* = 1
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| − | * Worm root diameter: df1 = d01 - 2*hf = 13.5mm
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| − | ** Worm tooth reference dedendum: hf = hf* _ms = 1.2_ms = 3mm
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| − | ** Dedendum coefficient: hf* = 1.2
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| − | * Worm length: L = 2.5_ms_sqrt(z2+2) = 35.36mm
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| − | * Worm tooth thickness: smx1 = smx1* * ts = 3.927mm
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| − | ** Tooth thickness coefficient: smx1* = 0.5
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| − | * Normal pressure angle: aon = 20 deg
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| − | * Worm wheel throat diameter: dk2 = d02+2*hk = 80mm
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| − | * Worm wheel root diameter: df2 = d02 - 2*hf = 69mm
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| − | * Worm wheel outside diameter: de2 = dk2 + 2*mx = 83.5mm
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| − | ** Worm wheel tooth external addendum: mx = n*ms, 0.4<=n<=1.5
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| − | * Effective worm wheel face width: b2H,max = sqrt((2_a - df2)^2 - (2_a - de2)^2) = 23mm
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