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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. | 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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| + | See the [[Review of Commercial Rotators]] wiki page to read about popular Az/El rotators in the HAM community. | ||
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| + | 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 === | + | ===Commercial Rotators [[Review of Commercial Rotators|(review)]]=== |
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| − | === Homebuilt Rotators === | + | ===Homebuilt Rotators=== |
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|[[File:G5500.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]] | |[[File:G5500.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
| − | ==== [[G-5500|Yaesu G-5500]] ==== | + | ====[[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. | 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 Wiki page]] | + | |
| − | * G-5500 Arduino interface | + | *[[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]] | |[[File:30033213301 ef78e64120 k.jpg|left|frameless|133x133px]] | ||
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====[[SatNOGS Rotator v2]]==== | ====[[SatNOGS Rotator v2]]==== | ||
The v2 rotator is not recommended, as v3 provides much greater strength and durability. These docs remain for historical purposes. | 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 | + | *[[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]] | |[[File:Portable Rotation.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
| − | ==== Portable Rotation AZ/EL ==== | + | ====Portable Rotation AZ/EL==== |
Docs to be written, but we do have successful stations using this rotator with the SatNOGS client. | 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]] | |[[File:V3.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
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====[[SatNOGS Rotator v3]]==== | ====[[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. | 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] | + | *[[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]] | |[[File:Alfa Spid.jpg|left|frameless|133x133px]] | ||
| − | ==== Alfa Spid X-Y ==== | + | ====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:AntRunner Antenna Rotator.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
| + | ====AntRunner Rotator==== | ||
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| + | *[https://github.com/wuxx/AntRunner AntRunner GitHub repository] | ||
| + | *[https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011847050803.html AntRunner AliExpress product link] | ||
| + | *Note: The AntRunner rotator does not appear to be tested with SatNOGS yet, but seems to be a strong candidate. There is a high chance it will work out-of-the-box or with little software tweaking required. | ||
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| + | ====[[Metal antenna rotator|Metal Antenna Rotator]]==== | ||
| + | A simple metal antenna rotator by User:Jujun | ||
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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!) | ||
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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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| + | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
[[ Category:Rotator ]] | [[ Category:Rotator ]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:11, 17 May 2026
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.
See the Review of Commercial Rotators wiki page to read about popular Az/El rotators in the 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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 AntRunner Rotator
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Metal Antenna RotatorA simple metal antenna rotator by User:Jujun | |
 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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