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=== Commercial Rotators === | === Commercial Rotators === | ||
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=== Homebuilt Rotators === | === Homebuilt Rotators === | ||
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| − | ==== Yaesu G-5500 ==== | + | |
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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|G-5500 Wiki page]] | ||
* G-5500 Arduino interface | * G-5500 Arduino interface | ||
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| − | ====SatNOGS Rotator v2==== | + | |
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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]] | * [[SatNOGS Rotator v2|SatNOGS v2 Wiki page]] | ||
* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v2 SatNOGS v3 source code] | * [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v2 SatNOGS v3 source code] | ||
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==== 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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| − | ====SatNOGS Rotator v3==== | + | |
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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]] | * [[SatNOGS Rotator v3|SatNOGS v3 Wiki page]] | ||
* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v3.0 SatNOGS v3 source code] | * [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v3.0 SatNOGS v3 source code] | ||
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==== Alfa Spid X-Y ==== | ==== Alfa Spid X-Y ==== | ||
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. | ||
Revision as of 16:57, 2 February 2019
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 EasyCom or Yaesu GS-232.
Commercial Rotators |
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-YDocs to be written, but we do have successful stations using this rotator with the SatNOGS client. |
