[TriLUG] OT: remote controlled antenna rotator

[Sebastian Reher via TriLUG]

I am a long time listener and my approach was more low tech.
I  installed a second antenna in the attic and pulled a second cable 
down to the receiver.Then I put an antenna switch next to the receiver. 
This way I did not have to deal with  mechanical rotor issues. This 
worked for me, since I only needed two directions.  Setup once and forget.
\...Sebastian


On 01/15/2018 07:47 PM, Ron Kelley via TriLUG 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