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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. | ||
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+ | In this [https://wiki.satnogs.org/Review_of_Commercial_Rotator wiki page] you could read a review about the AZ/EL rotators, which are popular in 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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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 | + | * [https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs/satnogs-rotator/tree/v2 SatNOGS v2 source code] |
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* [[SPID Big RAS|Alfa Spid SatNOGS Wiki page]] | * [[SPID Big RAS|Alfa Spid SatNOGS Wiki page]] | ||
* [http://alfaradio.ca/alfaspid-azel.html Alfa Spid product link] | * [http://alfaradio.ca/alfaspid-azel.html Alfa Spid product link] | ||
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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 16:35, 1 March 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.
In this wiki page you could read a review about the AZ/EL rotators, which are popular in HAM community.
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!) |