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{TOC} [<-- Web page|http://remoteqth.com/single-rotator-interface.php] [Components of Multi rotator controller server|http://remoteqth.com/remote-multi-rotator-control.php] [Order|http://remoteqth.com/order.php#rotator-interface] !! Previous version [3.2|Rotator module version 3.2] | [3.1|Rotator module version 3.1] | [3.0|Rotator module version 3.0] | [2.1|Rotator module version 2.1] | [2.0|Rotator module version 2.0] !!Circuit diagram *[.SVG|http://remoteqth.com/hw/rotator_interface_33.svg] *[.PDF|http://remoteqth.com/hw/rotator_interface_33.pdf] !!Planting plan * PCB 3D View [http://remoteqth.com/img/3d-glasses.png|noborder] [8MB|http://remoteqth.com/x3d-preview.php?x3d=rotator-interface-33] [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rotator-interface-plan_33.png] [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rotator-interface-plan2_33.png] !!Part list | Main and LCD PCB | two PCB | | C1,C2,C3,C4,C5, C6 | capacitor 4n7 | | D1,D2,D3,D4 | diode 1n4148 | | L1 | inductor 150uH | | L2 | inductor 220uH | | R1,R2,R3,R5 | resistor 1k | | R9 | resistor 4k7 | | R4,R6,R7,R8 | resistor 510R | | RV1 | potenciometer 1k | | Q1,Q2,Q3 | transistor BC547 | | S1,S2,S3 | LED switch | | RL1,RL2,RL3 | Relay | | U1 | LCD 16X2 | | U3 | preset encoder with knob | | J1 | DB15-F + DB15-M | | CON1 | pin array 5x2 | | P2+P1, P3+P4 | strip 9+13 pins 90° | | P5 | pin array_3x2 | | P6, JP1 | pins + jumper| | U2 | Arduino nano 3.0 + socket | !!Assembly gallery [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-1.jpg] ✔ All components [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-2.jpg] ❏ Solder R4 R6 R7 R8 (marked in blue) [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-3.jpg] ❏ 13 and 9 pins 90° strip [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot21-3.jpg] ❏ 16 pins strip to LCD [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot30-4.jpg] ❏ Insulating spacer washers between LCD and PCB [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-4.jpg] ❏ LCD module to PCB [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-5.jpg] ❏ CW, CCW and START switch (marked in blue) and preset encoder, Now front panel is final [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-6.jpg] ❏ Next R1 R2 R3 R5 (marked in black) and R9 solder on main board [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-7.jpg] ❏ D1 D2 D3 D4 (marked in red) [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-8.jpg] ❏ L1 (marked in green) R9 (marked in red) [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-9.jpg] ❏ Q1 Q2 Q3 and Arduino socket [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-10.jpg] ❏ C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 and C6 [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-11.jpg] ❏ JP1 P6 CON1 [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-12.jpg] ❏ L2 RV1 [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-13.jpg] ❏ RL1 RL2 RL3 J1 [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-14.jpg] ❏ solder front panel via pin strip [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-15.jpg] [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-16.jpg] ❏ Last solder Arduino Nano pins [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot-case-8b.jpg] ❏ Plug Arduino Nano to socket U2 ❏ after power up, '''preset LCD contrast''' with potentiometer RV1 !!Single unit enclosure [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot-case-1.jpg|link=Single rotator unit enclosure] [Assembly instructions|Single rotator unit enclosure] !!Firmware Next step - '''you need upload firmware''' to arduino nano. For beginners [Getting Started with Arduino|http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage] You can configure firmware from master tree [Arduino firmware by K3NG|http://blog.radioartisan.com/yaesu-rotator-computer-serial-interface/] Or '''download''' preconfigured version * [2015-02-24.zip|http://remoteqth.com/download-count.php?Down=sw/k3ng-arduino-rotator-interface-2015-02-24.zip] * [2014-07-08.zip|http://remoteqth.com/download-count.php?Down=sw/k3ng-arduino-rotator-interface-2014-07-08.zip] * [2013-10-26.zip|http://remoteqth.com/download-count.php?Down=sw/k3ng-arduino-rotator-interface-2013-10-26.zip] You must '''configure the firmware,''' because it contains the settings of your rotator, such as azimuth range, etc. Please read author '''[documentation|https://github.com/k3ng/k3ng_rotator_controller/wiki]''' * ''If the LCD displays instead of the character degree (°) lower case "alpha" (α), find in source code all string 'char(223)' and replace to 'char(178)'.'' !Power The entire module can be powered from USB only, but there is a voltage drop, it is better to use an external +5V source, or a DC/DC converter and cut the power to the attached USB cable. Pin 3 in CON1 (+5 volts input to supply measure the azimuth)- input stabilized voltage from [power board|http://remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=Raspberry+PI+GPIO+interface+board] This pin may be short connected (as picture below) with pin4 CON1 (+5 volts to interface), then the voltage measurement uses a common 5V voltage from the power supply module. !Connect DC Rotator (DB15 female) and power inputs [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rotator-interface-dc_32.png|noborder] *'''Need three jumper''' ** short DC position P6 jumper switch ** short JP1 jumper ** short PHASE-SW (center) position CON1 * connect example ** [Yaesu G800|http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-yaesu-g800.png]{{pin DB15 G800 unit ------------------------- 1+2 -> 5 3+4 -> 4 15 -> 1 14 -> 2 GND -> 3}} !Connect AC Rotator (DB15 female) and power inputs !!Diagram for the common AC and +5V ground [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rotator-interface-ac_32.png|noborder] *'''Need one jumper''' ** short AC position P6 jumper switch !!! Inspiration potentiometer with grounded center * '''Resolving without compromise -''' the solution is mechanically remove grounded center and connect by [three wire|http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-ac2-rotator.svg] ** first to insulate the [notch|http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot-notch.jpg] ** second add new [wire|http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot-wire.jpg] for the middle of the potentiometer *[hardware addon.|Rotator module version 3.3#Two_wire_azimuth_potentiometer_hardware_addon_from__a_href__http___blog_dxham_de__class__external__DM2RM__a_] * [Add resistor|http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-ac-rotator.svg] with grounded two wire potentiometer - this solutions produce '''nonlinearity voltage.''' You can use [calibration table|https://github.com/k3ng/k3ng_rotator_controller/wiki/500-Heading-Calibration] * Circuits ** [cde AC rotator|http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rotator-server-cde.png] !!Diagram for the different AC and +5V ground [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rotator-interface-ac2_32.png|noborder] !Use with original control box * [Yaesu G-2800DXA] * [DF2LH solution with Kenpro G800-1000SDX|http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-df2lh-kenpro-g800-1000sdx-v1.3.gif] !Two wire azimuth potentiometer hardware addon from [DM2RM|http://blog.dxham.de] [http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot-2wire-dm2rm-2.jpg|noborder] * LM317 rezistor [online calculator|https://www.google.cz/search?q=lm317+online+calculator] * V = 1.25(1+(R1/R2) * Accurate measurement can be achieved by reducing voltage AREF input to the maximum value of the azimuth potentiometer. !Ten turn azimuth potentiometer (one turn used) * Need negative and positive voltage source * Set potentiometer bridge from 0 to +5V output **'''Left''' trimmer set a '''0V''' after full '''CCW''' rotate **by '''right''' trimmer, set the '''+5V''' after full '''CW''' rotate **Repeat until the voltage agree * [Circuit|http://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rotator-bridge.svg] !Control software * [PstRotator|http://www.qsl.net/yo3dmu/index_Page346.htm] for Windows * [RemoteQTH server|http://www.remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=Rotators] image for Raspberry PI - web interface * Even software supporting Yaesu GS-232 protocol...
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