[TriLUG] OT: remote controlled antenna rotator

[Jim Ray via TriLUG]

Not dating myself or anything, however, rotators for antennae have been around a long time. I had one to get all 4 TV channels back in the 1960's: CBS, ABC, NBC, and PBS.

Here's one from Walmart that is around $100, and would probably cost less than the parts you would have to buy:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Channel-Master-Cm-9521a-Complete-TV-Antenna-Rotator-System/46771281?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227037512641&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=80417527849&wl4=pla-177639226609&wl5=9009658&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=46771281&wl13=&veh=sem

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From: TriLUG [mailto:trilug-bounces+jim=neuse.net at trilug.org] On Behalf Of Ron Kelley via TriLUG
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 7:48 PM
To: trilug at trilug.org
Subject: [TriLUG] OT: remote controlled antenna rotator

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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