SuperAntennaz

SuperAntennaz
SuperAntennaz
Rotator Information
Type:	Az/El
Cost:	~600€
Release Information
Status:	Beta
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Repository:	[[1]]
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Introduction

SuperAntennaz is an antenna rotator designed for satellite traking.

It can support more than few kgs of antenna, orientate them really fast (close to 30 deg. /s) and in its final version, it is very simple to reproduce. It is therefore perfect to be built, modified, and improved by the community of space HAM enthusiasts all over the world.

Specifications

	SuperAntennaz Rotator
Cost	~ 600€
Controller Electronics	SatNOGS Rotator Controller
Type	AZ/EL
Motors	2x NEMA 23
Speed (deg/sec)	up to 30
Torque (Nm)	~60

Design Goals

• Less expensive than available heavy rotators
• Rigid and durable
• Easy to build and fix : as less different parts as possible
• Weatherproof
• As accurate as possible

Sourcing and parts

1/ Mechanical parts on the market

2 * RV030 Worm Gear Reducer https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000405892097.html - 30€

2 * Reducer shaft adapatator https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000430356079.html - 5€

2 * Waterproof Stepper Motor https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/waterproof-stepper-motor/p-series-ip65-waterproof-nema-23-stepper-motor-4-0a-1-2nm-169-97oz-in.html - 80€

2 * 14 mm Key Hub (connection between the elevation axis and the bracket) https://ozrobotics.com/shop/14mm-stainless-steel-key-hub-18014/ - 40€

1 * 14 mm simple reducer shaft https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000378786811.html - 8€

1 * 14 mm double reducer shaft https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000378899246.html - 10€

2 * 50 mm mast jaws https://www.mhzshop.com/shop/Accessoires-MHz/Fixations/Brides/Bride-pour-tube-40mm.html 5€

2 * Optical Endstop - 5€

~20 * M5 screw & nut - 8€

~20 * M4 screw & nut - 8€

Total = 21 parts, ~ 200€

2/ Machined part,(price is for part ordered one by one)

1 * Alumnium Mast Mount 80€

1 * Bracket 80€

1 * Reducer alumnium plate mount 30€

1 * 3D printed elevation endstop mount and pin 5€

1 * 3D printed azimuth endstop mount and pin 5€

Sub Total = 200€

3/ Operation Parts

1 * Arduino controller ~ 20€

2 * Stepper Drivers ~ 100€

1 * 300W Power supply ~ 30€

2 * 35 mm Mast (1,5m minimum) ~ 40€

Sub Total = 190€

Grand Total : ~ 600 € - for a fully operational rotator ~ 500 € - for a rotator without control electronics and mast

Note : An additional cost of 100€ is to be expected for all shipping costs.

Build Sequence

Instruction for the mechanical part of the build : https://github.com/YohanHadji/SuperAntennaz/blob/master/Instructions/SuperAntennaz_Assembly_Instructions_First_Version.pdf

Instructions for the electronic part (building the controller) : https://github.com/YohanHadji/SuperAntennaz/blob/master/Instructions/SuperAntennaz_controller_Instructions.pdf