You might also see if this project could be adapted to your needs:
https://blog.radioartisan.com/yaesu-rotator-computer-serial-interface/
I think there is a groups.io group for the K3NG stuff - it might be worth
looking there for info as well.
73,
Lee, AA4GA
On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 4:16 PM KD7JYK DM09 <kd7jyk@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I have some small antennas on gimbal mounts, something like this:
>
>
> https://www.westmarine.com/dw/image/v2/BGFG_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-wm-master-catalog/default/dwae6ecc81/images/orig/19824630_2_1500.06022020043012.jpg?sw=800&sh=800
>
> They are adjustable in azimuth, and elevation, by stepper motors. Video
> of a similar design in action here:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbR53aq_kmc
>
> Seems to me, the motors could be interfaced to some sort of rotator
> controller designed for such a thing, even if the stepper motors need to
> be swapped out to match the controller. Nothing big or fancy, just
> azimuth, elevation, and a readout indicating where the antenna is
> pointing. Pre-sets would be a plus.
>
> I've searched the web a few times in the past few weeks, and not seen
> such controllers. Maybe I'm not looking for the correct thing.
>
> Any ideas, or suggestions on a plug-and-play stepper motor rotator
> controller with some sort of display/indicator, preferably with pre-sets?
>
> I'm not looking to build, or program something, just a box, with a
> display, and cables to two motors.
>
> Ideas?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Kurt
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