Really, really nice setup! So much so that I am very jealous!😇
@jitkundough Жыл бұрын
Now that's going to pick up the ISS voice comms!
@turtlecreek4633 Жыл бұрын
Sweet. Thank you!! 73 w3rrm
@user-ol8yj5xp4m Жыл бұрын
Hello, you have a cool project, I would like to repeat it, can you help tell me in more detail how and for what and share the code?)
@user-ol8yj5xp4m Жыл бұрын
Hello, you have a cool project, I would like to repeat it, can you help tell me in more detail how and for what and share the code?)
@eddugo3717 Жыл бұрын
Just saw your video for the first time today 2-2023. Great idea and workmanship. have a couple questions: Is that PVC that houses the bearings? What is the plate that you used for the frame that holds the tube with the bearings?
@ro30tjman Жыл бұрын
Hi The plate is aluminum angle that i cut and the bearing tube is something I had laying around. I think something was ship to me using that tube. You can use PVC and find a bearing that will fit.
@scottcook414 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see what new projects you've been working on!
@michaelleblanc8229 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering if you have a BOM for the parts? I already have this mount for my scope.
@ro30tjman Жыл бұрын
Sorry no I don't.
@FreemanWithrow2 жыл бұрын
That is very cool !!
@donivangodsil96532 жыл бұрын
I am about to maiden mine with the same turbine! Any problems with yours?
@ro30tjman2 жыл бұрын
The turbine works great, very good power for short runway takeoffs, good luck!!
@jddr.jkindle97082 жыл бұрын
Awesome setup. Can you share the pan/tilt servo motor/housing part descriptions Thank you
@ro30tjman2 жыл бұрын
Most info is in the video, what would like more detail on?
@Euryleia2 жыл бұрын
Do you get much noise from the motors?
@ro30tjman2 жыл бұрын
None at all.
@franhildwine13402 жыл бұрын
Nice build! I'm a new ham myself and just built a small power box. I like the clean lines and the way you covered the basics so well. 73 KC3QGE
@DaveScottADV3 жыл бұрын
Nice setup
@rodneyjohnson47943 жыл бұрын
this is soooooooo cool. i was thinking of getting that orion telescope mount ($200) for my orion st-80 refractor. i had no idea it could be multi-purposed! i have an arrow leo antenna en route. the mount can be put on a (sturdy) photo tripod. the mount will hold up to 7 pounds. www.telescope.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=102781 for the mount www.telescope.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=132263 for outboard controller.
@roberts39423 жыл бұрын
Very good video. What brand is the compass featured later in the video?
@ro30tjman3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, The Compass is a Eyeskey.
@joeschmo51713 жыл бұрын
Great setup!
@granthopper36033 жыл бұрын
There is so much awesomeness here! Thanks for sharing your design and all the ideas you incorporated. I'm starting to get interested in satellite operation (portable) and this really has motivated me to move past a handheld antenna.
@ro30tjman3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sergd87853 жыл бұрын
I has Nexstar telescope from this mount, but i hasn't mount)) Awesome,73
@JohnStJohn3 жыл бұрын
What do you use for a radio? This is an awesome idea by the way. Seems like a great way to go for a mobile tracker. The part I’m wondering now is what to do about the doplar shift. So far the best ideas I hear for a handheld are just programming a bunch of shifted options in and switching as the satellite passes. That or going with a software defined system for the receiving side, maybe with a small laptop. Thanks again!
@ro30tjman3 жыл бұрын
Thanks , I use a yaesu FT 60 with it in the field. I have not used it lately. As far as Doppler shift I just listen for the loads signal as i rotate the antenna, and adjust the frequency manually as needed. it keep you busy but it works.
@gman20603 жыл бұрын
OMG what are we supposed to be doing?
@W4EMB3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Thanks for the time you took to make the video.
@joemon.85503 жыл бұрын
Beautiful although I can't imagine that adding all the copper to the antenna boom to mount to the apparatus is not interfering with the dynamics of the perfectly designed arrow antenna. Maby try an insulator between . PVC coupler would probably work well.
@KeepEvery1Guessing3 жыл бұрын
It shouldn't be a problem. Not only is it's principle conductive access perpendicular to the E-fields, but it is behind the reflector. But copper is pretty expensive these days. I'd be using something cheaper.
@dieterstutzkeitz83643 жыл бұрын
So ein Video bei KZread einzustellen, alle Achtung.
@lioii3 жыл бұрын
Why the need to turn the antenna 180 degrees, surely 90 is sufficient to affect polarisation?? Cool idea though, I might have a go with my Meade telescope.
@rentacowisgoogle4 жыл бұрын
Awesome setup! I need to make one! If you wanted even more hands off tracking you could use the mount from a meade etx series telescope. Those go-to's can track sats pretty smooth. Its accuracy is good enough for telescope viewing so probably excellent for pointing a yagi.
@JayFrancis4 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Have been looking over different portable options. The rotation axis is great!
@AdamosDad4 жыл бұрын
🛰️¯\_😷_/¯< 144 MHz> ¯\_😷_/¯🛰️
@BryanGrigsby4 жыл бұрын
Very cool, excellent work!
@rkinnett4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Love that rotator design. Thanks for sharing it. I just built up a system using a similar Meade mount, but no rotator. I might build your design later. With my Meade mount, it was super easy to get satellite tracking working using Gpredict and hamlib. 73!
@hobie1dog2 жыл бұрын
which model Meade did you use?
@rkinnett2 жыл бұрын
@@hobie1dog I used the mount from a StarNavigatorNG 125mm Mak combo from amazon. These used to be much cheaper before everyone took up astronomy during the pandemic. Got mine for $300. Anyways, this should work with any similar Meade mount, like DS-2000. I helped the hamlib devs fix some bugs for Meade mounts. Contact me if you need any help with it.
@YeshuamyKing534 жыл бұрын
Awesome looking workmanship! I've been thinking about getting into the satellites. 73, K8KSB.
@jafinch784 жыл бұрын
Neat use of resources and work on the rotary servo mechanism. Wondering if a WiFi ESP32, Particle or other maybe even cheaper ESP8266 would work to make the servo controller wireless controlled. Guessing the Particle Photon would be the easiest to make with a cell phone. I've been wanting to track satellites with RF and Optical tracking too. Searching for cheap 4K cameras, narrower field of view lenses for and looking at the one I have removal of the IR hot lens for a broader spectrum perspective with maybe like a rotary filter if needing to switch if wanting... plus foremost making a simple webcam upgraded to 4K camera spectrum analyzer. I came across this though looking at antenna design inspiration using aluminum arrows since I recently built a yagi and went through design iterations to determine what's the cheapest like wood dowel and aluminum duct tape settling with. Aluminum arrows though thinking on sale or used will be a great alternative too. Thanks for sharing.
@thomasnewbery74494 жыл бұрын
Very good! Just getting into satellite tracking/comms. Am using a photography tripod and my home-built Arrow-wannabe antenna. You mentioned you were intersted in a method to make/program the Celestron to track the satellite's path without having to tell it to seek it oiut by pushing the button to "find" it during its transit. My idea would be to use the ubiquitous NE555 timer chip with relay which contacts are wired in parallel to the "button" on the controller. Adjust its pulse (push) to a proper interval, say, 20 times ( because of the "acceptance" angle of the antenna) per transit (horizon to horizon). Capiche? Let me know...... And as for the compass.... right on, it's cheap, works well, and, I didn't order mine with the slope flap as I wasn't interested in tracking sats then! Now I wish I had. Beats taking my Brunton Transit into the woods! My only complaint about that compass is - you can't lock the bezel! But it's very easy to sight azimuths/bearings. Cheers!
@AstronomyRocks-bi8io4 жыл бұрын
On the celestron website they mention two software for using ascom drivers to track satellites - heavenscape is one of them. You can get a used mount like that for < $100 and that sure beats other solutions i've seen.
@clems69894 жыл бұрын
Never seen a compass with elevation.... Cool thanks...
@submarineradioman55355 жыл бұрын
Simple elegance! Nicely done - clever design!
@DanielLooper5 жыл бұрын
totally cool setup!
@dennisschultz11755 жыл бұрын
How do you make the polarity rotation mount? Is that PVC?
@ro30tjman5 жыл бұрын
That came from packing in a box. you can use PVC. Get a 2" X 1' piece and 2 caps. Drill a hole in the caps so that the copper pipe will fit but able to rotate.
@dennisschultz11755 жыл бұрын
@@ro30tjman Are you using bearings? I bought 1/2" copper and can't get it to fit in the handle.
@ro30tjman5 жыл бұрын
I am using bearings that I had. But they are not necessary. The copper was a perfect fit for mine. Make sure their are no burrs on the ends. You might try squaring the end of the copper just enough to give it good fit
@minibikemadman5 жыл бұрын
What's the name of the rotor? I'm trying to do so.thibf like this with a rasberry pi.
@ro30tjman5 жыл бұрын
It is a old style Celestron mount
@kotn39365 жыл бұрын
Very nice setup! How do you make sure that the bottom half of the antenna doesn't hit the base? Do you have to avoid satellite passes above a certain elevation? Or is there a way to input elevation restrictions?
@ro30tjman5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, You can set travel limits in the tracker. The design of the tracker will allow full over head travel. It Is a old telescope tracking unit.
@michaeljohnson64375 жыл бұрын
This is a cool setup. I am currently just using a slightly larger telescope mount. I have written a python program that can attach to these tripods and move them to satellites positions. github.com/Zy0d0x0/Sat-Tracker
@jojoleto7775 жыл бұрын
You have inspired me sir ....Brilliant ... !!!!!!!!!!!!
@terrydubay91135 жыл бұрын
Not sure if this will get answered or not, but could it track ISS ?
@ro30tjman5 жыл бұрын
Hi, yes it will.
@aleksandrkhurkhuyanovskiy18785 жыл бұрын
300 like mine
@JohnDuncan03475 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Exploring the possibility of satellite with limited funds for now. Basically I'd like to try it before I invest a lot in fancy equipment to rotate antennas. Also limited in my backyard with trees so I'm thinking about setting up a little tripod with a simple small boom and tracking satellites to make sure I can get around those trees. Yes I know. I'm cheap. This was really good. Thank you for sharing! 73 de WA5ZVE
@HamRadioAdventures5 жыл бұрын
Impressive! Thanks for sharing this.
@geraldhenrickson74725 жыл бұрын
Very nice work. Thanks for the video.
@buschdogg6 жыл бұрын
This right here is what's gonna push me from electric to gas, eventually. That's awesome. Being able to restart the engine in the air in case of emergency - hell yes.
@rtonce6 жыл бұрын
Its a telescope base with an antenna tacked on top...idiot! You built nothing.
@HighFidelityFox6 жыл бұрын
Robin he made the rotator , interface and mount. How does using a pre-existing product for a new purpose make him an idiot?
@rtonce6 жыл бұрын
RF Fox ...In the description it he says that he designed and built - when he didn't. I designed a peanut butter and jam sandwich on the run. Should I KZread it for you?
Пікірлер
Looks great!
Really, really nice setup! So much so that I am very jealous!😇
Now that's going to pick up the ISS voice comms!
Sweet. Thank you!! 73 w3rrm
Hello, you have a cool project, I would like to repeat it, can you help tell me in more detail how and for what and share the code?)
Hello, you have a cool project, I would like to repeat it, can you help tell me in more detail how and for what and share the code?)
Just saw your video for the first time today 2-2023. Great idea and workmanship. have a couple questions: Is that PVC that houses the bearings? What is the plate that you used for the frame that holds the tube with the bearings?
Hi The plate is aluminum angle that i cut and the bearing tube is something I had laying around. I think something was ship to me using that tube. You can use PVC and find a bearing that will fit.
Would love to see what new projects you've been working on!
I was wondering if you have a BOM for the parts? I already have this mount for my scope.
Sorry no I don't.
That is very cool !!
I am about to maiden mine with the same turbine! Any problems with yours?
The turbine works great, very good power for short runway takeoffs, good luck!!
Awesome setup. Can you share the pan/tilt servo motor/housing part descriptions Thank you
Most info is in the video, what would like more detail on?
Do you get much noise from the motors?
None at all.
Nice build! I'm a new ham myself and just built a small power box. I like the clean lines and the way you covered the basics so well. 73 KC3QGE
Nice setup
this is soooooooo cool. i was thinking of getting that orion telescope mount ($200) for my orion st-80 refractor. i had no idea it could be multi-purposed! i have an arrow leo antenna en route. the mount can be put on a (sturdy) photo tripod. the mount will hold up to 7 pounds. www.telescope.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=102781 for the mount www.telescope.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=132263 for outboard controller.
Very good video. What brand is the compass featured later in the video?
Thanks, The Compass is a Eyeskey.
Great setup!
There is so much awesomeness here! Thanks for sharing your design and all the ideas you incorporated. I'm starting to get interested in satellite operation (portable) and this really has motivated me to move past a handheld antenna.
Thanks!
I has Nexstar telescope from this mount, but i hasn't mount)) Awesome,73
What do you use for a radio? This is an awesome idea by the way. Seems like a great way to go for a mobile tracker. The part I’m wondering now is what to do about the doplar shift. So far the best ideas I hear for a handheld are just programming a bunch of shifted options in and switching as the satellite passes. That or going with a software defined system for the receiving side, maybe with a small laptop. Thanks again!
Thanks , I use a yaesu FT 60 with it in the field. I have not used it lately. As far as Doppler shift I just listen for the loads signal as i rotate the antenna, and adjust the frequency manually as needed. it keep you busy but it works.
OMG what are we supposed to be doing?
Great stuff. Thanks for the time you took to make the video.
Beautiful although I can't imagine that adding all the copper to the antenna boom to mount to the apparatus is not interfering with the dynamics of the perfectly designed arrow antenna. Maby try an insulator between . PVC coupler would probably work well.
It shouldn't be a problem. Not only is it's principle conductive access perpendicular to the E-fields, but it is behind the reflector. But copper is pretty expensive these days. I'd be using something cheaper.
So ein Video bei KZread einzustellen, alle Achtung.
Why the need to turn the antenna 180 degrees, surely 90 is sufficient to affect polarisation?? Cool idea though, I might have a go with my Meade telescope.
Awesome setup! I need to make one! If you wanted even more hands off tracking you could use the mount from a meade etx series telescope. Those go-to's can track sats pretty smooth. Its accuracy is good enough for telescope viewing so probably excellent for pointing a yagi.
Very nice! Have been looking over different portable options. The rotation axis is great!
🛰️¯\_😷_/¯< 144 MHz> ¯\_😷_/¯🛰️
Very cool, excellent work!
Fantastic! Love that rotator design. Thanks for sharing it. I just built up a system using a similar Meade mount, but no rotator. I might build your design later. With my Meade mount, it was super easy to get satellite tracking working using Gpredict and hamlib. 73!
which model Meade did you use?
@@hobie1dog I used the mount from a StarNavigatorNG 125mm Mak combo from amazon. These used to be much cheaper before everyone took up astronomy during the pandemic. Got mine for $300. Anyways, this should work with any similar Meade mount, like DS-2000. I helped the hamlib devs fix some bugs for Meade mounts. Contact me if you need any help with it.
Awesome looking workmanship! I've been thinking about getting into the satellites. 73, K8KSB.
Neat use of resources and work on the rotary servo mechanism. Wondering if a WiFi ESP32, Particle or other maybe even cheaper ESP8266 would work to make the servo controller wireless controlled. Guessing the Particle Photon would be the easiest to make with a cell phone. I've been wanting to track satellites with RF and Optical tracking too. Searching for cheap 4K cameras, narrower field of view lenses for and looking at the one I have removal of the IR hot lens for a broader spectrum perspective with maybe like a rotary filter if needing to switch if wanting... plus foremost making a simple webcam upgraded to 4K camera spectrum analyzer. I came across this though looking at antenna design inspiration using aluminum arrows since I recently built a yagi and went through design iterations to determine what's the cheapest like wood dowel and aluminum duct tape settling with. Aluminum arrows though thinking on sale or used will be a great alternative too. Thanks for sharing.
Very good! Just getting into satellite tracking/comms. Am using a photography tripod and my home-built Arrow-wannabe antenna. You mentioned you were intersted in a method to make/program the Celestron to track the satellite's path without having to tell it to seek it oiut by pushing the button to "find" it during its transit. My idea would be to use the ubiquitous NE555 timer chip with relay which contacts are wired in parallel to the "button" on the controller. Adjust its pulse (push) to a proper interval, say, 20 times ( because of the "acceptance" angle of the antenna) per transit (horizon to horizon). Capiche? Let me know...... And as for the compass.... right on, it's cheap, works well, and, I didn't order mine with the slope flap as I wasn't interested in tracking sats then! Now I wish I had. Beats taking my Brunton Transit into the woods! My only complaint about that compass is - you can't lock the bezel! But it's very easy to sight azimuths/bearings. Cheers!
On the celestron website they mention two software for using ascom drivers to track satellites - heavenscape is one of them. You can get a used mount like that for < $100 and that sure beats other solutions i've seen.
Never seen a compass with elevation.... Cool thanks...
Simple elegance! Nicely done - clever design!
totally cool setup!
How do you make the polarity rotation mount? Is that PVC?
That came from packing in a box. you can use PVC. Get a 2" X 1' piece and 2 caps. Drill a hole in the caps so that the copper pipe will fit but able to rotate.
@@ro30tjman Are you using bearings? I bought 1/2" copper and can't get it to fit in the handle.
I am using bearings that I had. But they are not necessary. The copper was a perfect fit for mine. Make sure their are no burrs on the ends. You might try squaring the end of the copper just enough to give it good fit
What's the name of the rotor? I'm trying to do so.thibf like this with a rasberry pi.
It is a old style Celestron mount
Very nice setup! How do you make sure that the bottom half of the antenna doesn't hit the base? Do you have to avoid satellite passes above a certain elevation? Or is there a way to input elevation restrictions?
Thanks, You can set travel limits in the tracker. The design of the tracker will allow full over head travel. It Is a old telescope tracking unit.
This is a cool setup. I am currently just using a slightly larger telescope mount. I have written a python program that can attach to these tripods and move them to satellites positions. github.com/Zy0d0x0/Sat-Tracker
You have inspired me sir ....Brilliant ... !!!!!!!!!!!!
Not sure if this will get answered or not, but could it track ISS ?
Hi, yes it will.
300 like mine
Thank you. Exploring the possibility of satellite with limited funds for now. Basically I'd like to try it before I invest a lot in fancy equipment to rotate antennas. Also limited in my backyard with trees so I'm thinking about setting up a little tripod with a simple small boom and tracking satellites to make sure I can get around those trees. Yes I know. I'm cheap. This was really good. Thank you for sharing! 73 de WA5ZVE
Impressive! Thanks for sharing this.
Very nice work. Thanks for the video.
This right here is what's gonna push me from electric to gas, eventually. That's awesome. Being able to restart the engine in the air in case of emergency - hell yes.
Its a telescope base with an antenna tacked on top...idiot! You built nothing.
Robin he made the rotator , interface and mount. How does using a pre-existing product for a new purpose make him an idiot?
RF Fox ...In the description it he says that he designed and built - when he didn't. I designed a peanut butter and jam sandwich on the run. Should I KZread it for you?