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A project log for SATRAN - Satellite Tracking Antenna

Wifi-controlled, azimuth/elevation antenna rotator.

daniel-nikolajsenDaniel Nikolajsen 12/20/2020 at 18:490 Comments

Nothing beats the little 3D-printer when prototyping. I have a Creality Ender-3 that recently replaced my older TronXY, and I absolutely love it!
Three parts have been printed so far, the rest still being designed. The first parts make up the turntable, with tracks where the BB-pellets will go. Normal bearing balls can be expensive, but 4,5mm metal airgun bullets work just as fine and for only 10USD I got 1500pcs, enough for over 10 builds.

The sides of the turret will be made from CNC-cut PVC foamboard which takes a lot less time than 3D-printing, also the bent top will be made from thin aluminium sheet metal and the top bracket/antenna mount will be in steel.

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