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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. | ||
| − | + | 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 Station How To|omnidirectional guide]]. | If you would rather start with a stationary antenna setup (no rotator), see our [[Omnidirectional Station How To|omnidirectional guide]]. | ||
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*Repository : https://github.com/YohanHadji/SuperAntennaz | *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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(okay, you're not likely to keep a deep space observatory on the network, but it has been done!) | (okay, you're not likely to keep a deep space observatory on the network, but it has been done!) | ||
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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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