Rolling Roof Computer Interface (RRCI)

Fan Accessory, AC Motor

Arduino 4 Relays Shield

Arduino UNO

<p ><span >My name is Chuck Faranda, when I retired, I built a small rolling-roof observatory that is designed to allow remote access via the internet. To accomplish this task a means to automate remote control of opening and closing the roof was needed.  TheSkyX plugin can be found </span><a href="https://ccdastro.com/RRCI.html">here</a><span > and the ASCOM driver </span><a href="https://ccdastro.com/RRCI.zip">here</a><span >.</span></p><p ><span >An </span><a href="https://www.alekoproducts.com/ALEKO-AR900-Sliding-Gate-Opener-p/ar900nor-ap.htm">Aleko</a><span > gate opener was used for my project because of the easy connections using just the relays on the relay shield.  Other motors like a </span><a href="http://www.mikesastro.com/observatory/roofmotor/index.html">modified Harbor Freight hoist</a><span > can be used but additional contactors between the relay shield and motor will be needed to handle the load. Some basic garage door openers that have a single button feature can also be used.</span></p><div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none" contenteditable="false"> <figure style="margin: 0px;"><img src=https://projects.arduinocontent.cc/919cd66c-6559-4388-8f08-4558f2ba6e6b.JPG alt="" ></figure></div><div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none" contenteditable="false"> <figure style="margin: 0px;"><img src=https://projects.arduinocontent.cc/666fe10a-a85c-4fe5-920b-d93444ff61ee.JPG alt="" ></figure></div><p ></p>