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==SatNOGS Rotators==
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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.
Our tracking mechanism is designed from scratch, parametric by default, 3D printed in under 8 hours. Utilizing two NEMA14 stepper motors we have unconstrained movement in Altitude and Azimuth.
 
  
===SatNOGS Rotator v2===
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If you would rather start with a stationary antenna setup (no rotator), see our [[Omnidirectional Station How To|omnidirectional guide]].
  
* [[SatNOGS Rotator v2|Wiki page]]
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* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v2 Design files]
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=== Commercial Rotators ===
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=== Homebuilt Rotators ===
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===SatNOGS Rotator v3===
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==== [[G-5500|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.
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* [[G-5500|G-5500 SatNOGS Wiki page]]
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* G-5500 Arduino interface
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* [https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=104&encProdID=79A89CEC477AA3B819EE02831F3FD5B8 Yaesu G-5500 Product link]
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* [[SatNOGS Rotator v3|Wiki page]]
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====[[SatNOGS Rotator v2]]====
* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v3.0 Design files]
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The v2 rotator is not recommended, as v3 provides much greater strength and durability. These docs remain for historical purposes.
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* [[SatNOGS Rotator v2|SatNOGS v2 Wiki page]]
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* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v2 SatNOGS v3 source code]
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==Commercial rotators==
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==== Portable Rotation AZ/EL ====
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Docs to be written, but we do have successful stations using this rotator with the SatNOGS client.
  
===<span class="plainlinks">[http://download.qrz.ru/pub/hamradio/antenna/rotators/G-800SA_1000SA.pdf  Yaesu G800]</span>===
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* [http://portablerotation.com/shop/azel-portable-rotor-system/ Portable Rotation product link]
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===[[G-5500|Yaesu G-5500]]===
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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.
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* [[SatNOGS Rotator v3|SatNOGS v3 Wiki page]]
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* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v3.0 SatNOGS v3 source code]
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===SPID X-Y===
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==== Alfa Spid X-Y ====
  
  
==[[SatNOGS Rotator Controller|Electronics]]==
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* [[SPID Big RAS|Alfa Spid SatNOGS Wiki page]]
Our driving electronics are made of two Stepper motor drivers and an Arduino controlling them. Simple yet accurate.
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* [http://alfaradio.ca/alfaspid-azel.html Alfa Spid product link]
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* [[SatNOGS Rotator Controller|Wiki page]]
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==== Dwingeloo Radio Observatory ====
* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator-controller Design files]
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(okay, you're not likely to keep a deep space observatory on the network, but it has been done!)
* [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator-firmware Firmware]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGJh139EDfk Video of the observatory in action on SatNOGS (YouTube)]
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* [https://network.satnogs.org/stations/384/ Dwingeloo on SatNOGS network]
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* [[wikipedia:Dwingeloo_Radio_Observatory|About the Dwingeloo Radio Observatory (wikipedia)]]
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Revision as of 10:58, 5 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 EasyComm or Yaesu GS-232.

If you would rather start with a stationary antenna setup (no rotator), see our omnidirectional guide.

Commercial Rotators

Homebuilt Rotators

G5500.jpg

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.

30033213301 ef78e64120 k.jpg

SatNOGS Rotator v2

The v2 rotator is not recommended, as v3 provides much greater strength and durability. These docs remain for historical purposes.

Portable Rotation.jpg

Portable Rotation AZ/EL

Docs to be written, but we do have successful stations using this rotator with the SatNOGS client.

V3.jpg

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.

Alfa Spid.jpg

Alfa Spid X-Y

Dwingleloo.png

Dwingeloo Radio Observatory

(okay, you're not likely to keep a deep space observatory on the network, but it has been done!)