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− | 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 | + | 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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+ | 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 === | ||
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=== Homebuilt Rotators === | === Homebuilt Rotators === | ||
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− | | | + | |[[File:G5500.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]] |
− | ==== 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|G-5500 SatNOGS Wiki page]] |
* G-5500 Arduino interface | * 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]] |
− | ====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]] | * [[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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+ | * [http://portablerotation.com/shop/azel-portable-rotor-system/ Portable Rotation product link] | ||
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− | | | + | |[[File:V3.jpg|left|frameless|100x100px]] |
− | ====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]] | * [[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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+ | |[[File:Alfa Spid.jpg|left|frameless|133x133px]] | ||
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+ | ==== 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:Dwingleloo.png|left|frameless|100x100px]] | ||
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+ | ==== Dwingeloo Radio Observatory ==== | ||
+ | (okay, you're not likely to keep a deep space observatory on the network, but it has been done!) | ||
+ | * [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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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 | |
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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 |
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Dwingeloo Radio Observatory(okay, you're not likely to keep a deep space observatory on the network, but it has been done!) |