On 4/19/2014 8:21 PM, Jim Lux wrote:
In the long run, something like a camera pointed up at the antenna and
some software to recognize the instantaneous position of the antenna
which then controls the rotator might be the way to go. Then you don't
care if it slips,and in fact, you can put what is effectively a slip
clutch on it to limit the torque.
Or a camera mounted on the boom pointed DOWN at a compass rose. Camera
lenses pointed up seem to collect crap for some reason...
-Steve K8LX
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