Satellite Tracker

Keep up-to-date on the passing of your favourite satellites overhead with this 3D-printed, Arduino-controlled satellite tracker!

Jul 13, 2020

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Components and supplies

2

Stepper motor

1

Arduino MKR1000

1

Ball bearing

Tools and machines

1

3D Printer (generic)

Project description

Code

Code for satellite tracker

Configure tracker_main to your situation and upload to Arduino MKR 1000 WiFi

Downloadable files

Stepper motor hookup

Arduino | Stepper controller Azimuth: 2 -> 1 3 -> 2 4 -> 3 5 -> 4 Elevation: 9 -> 1 10 -> 2 11 -> 3 12 -> 4

Stepper motor hookup

Stepper motor hookup

Arduino | Stepper controller Azimuth: 2 -> 1 3 -> 2 4 -> 3 5 -> 4 Elevation: 9 -> 1 10 -> 2 11 -> 3 12 -> 4

Stepper motor hookup

Documentation

Satellite tracking antenna model

Print the satellite dish and stand using PLA.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4541354

Satellite tracking antenna model

Print the satellite dish and stand using PLA.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4541354

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