[TriLUG] OT: remote controlled antenna rotator

[Tadd Torborg via TriLUG]

I would suggest a used radio shack type rotor and replace the stupid control box with an Arduino, power supply, and a few transistors.  

Tadd --- Sent from Planet X

> On Jan 15, 2018, at 8:24 PM, John Mitchell via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> 
> This is the standard/lowcost/cheap solution, RCA (Radio Shack, Channel
> Master) Rotor:  https://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=vh226f
> Sold under various brand names, mixed reviews. (I have no personal knowledge
> of these units)
> Do you have a pre-Amp on the Antenna? If not, the additional gain may bring
> in the other stations without rotating.
> 
> If there are only two directions that you need you might try two antennas
> with a splitter with one cable down to the TV.
> 
> The Satnogs group have a diy rotor assy:  https://satnogs.org/
> 
> As far as I know, the next step up is a used/rebuilt CDE/Hygain Rotor with
> a PC/Arduino driving the controls.
> (this is what I am using to receive Ham Radio Satellites, using
> Azimuth only)
> Controller:  https://github.com/k3ng/k3ng_rotator_controller/wiki
> 
> Or using a Stepper motor/belt/gear drive controlled by an Arduino/Pi
> 
> john mitchell
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jan 15, 2018 at 7:47 PM, Ron Kelley via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Slightly OT, but I know we have a bunch of smart people on the mailer…
>> 
>> Looking to attach sort of antenna rotator to our HD antenna in the attic.
>> It is a smallish unit (maybe 10lbs) that needs to adjusted every so often,
>> and I would like to use some sort of remote control device (electric lazy
>> susan?) to avoid a trip to the attic.  Amazon has a number of pricey units,
>> but I was hoping I could do some sort of low-cost DIY project with Arduino
>> or Raspberry Pi.
>> 
>> Any pointers?
>> 
>> -Ron
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