Rotator module version 3.3

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{TOC} [Wiki for new revision 4\|https://remoteqth.com/w/doku.php?id=usb_rotator_interface_4] [<-- Web page\|https://remoteqth.com/single-rotator-interface.php] [Components of Multi rotator controller server\|https://remoteqth.com/remote-multi-rotator-control.php] [Order\|https://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\|https://remoteqth.com/hw/rotator_interface_33.svg] [.PDF\|https://remoteqth.com/hw/rotator_interface_33.pdf] !!Planting plan * PCB 3D View [https://remoteqth.com/img/3d-glasses.png\|noborder] [8MB\|https://remoteqth.com/x3d-preview.php?x3d=rotator-interface-33] [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rotator-interface-plan_33.png] [https://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 [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-1.jpg] ✔ All components [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-2.jpg] ❏ Solder R4 R6 R7 R8 (marked in blue) [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-3.jpg] ❏ 13 and 9 pins 90° strip [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot21-3.jpg] ❏ 16 pins strip to LCD [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot30-4.jpg] ❏ Insulating spacer washers between LCD and PCB [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-4.jpg] ❏ LCD module to PCB [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-5.jpg] ❏ CW, CCW and START switch (marked in blue) and preset encoder, Now front panel is final [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-6.jpg] ❏ Next R1 R2 R3 R5 (marked in black) and R9 solder on main board [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-7.jpg] ❏ D1 D2 D3 D4 (marked in red) [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-8.jpg] ❏ L1 (marked in green) R9 (marked in red) [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-9.jpg] ❏ Q1 Q2 Q3 and Arduino socket [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-10.jpg] ❏ C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 and C6 [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-11.jpg] ❏ JP1 P6 CON1 [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-12.jpg] ❏ L2 RV1 [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-13.jpg] ❏ RL1 RL2 RL3 J1 [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-14.jpg] ❏ solder front panel via pin strip [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-15.jpg] [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot33-16.jpg] ❏ Last solder Arduino Nano pins [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot-case-8b.jpg] ❏ Plug Arduino Nano to socket U2 ❏ after power up, {.redka#id color: #f00;}'''preset LCD contrast'''{/} with potentiometer RV1 !!Single unit enclosure [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot-case-1.jpg\|link=Single rotator unit enclosure] [Assembly instructions\|Single rotator unit enclosure] !!Firmware For beginners [Getting Started with Arduino\|https://arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage] # Download and install [Arduino IDE\|https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software] # Install [library\|https://www.arduino.cc/en/guide/libraries] # Download firmware from master tree [Web\|https://blog.radioartisan.com/yaesu-rotator-computer-serial-interface/] \| [GitHub\|https://github.com/k3ng/k3ng_rotator_controller]. ## requires disable in rotator_features.h (TNX GI1MIC){{#define DEBUG_DUMP}} # Or '''download preconfigured version''' ## [2019-01-03.zip\|https://remoteqth.com/download-count.php?Down=sw/k3ng-arduino-rotator-interface-2019-01-03.zip] (TNX GI1MIC) ## [2015-02-24-4RQ.zip\|https://remoteqth.com/download-count.php?Down=sw/k3ng-arduino-rotator-interface-2015-02-24-hack4rq.zip] - modified version for used with RemoteQTH server web interface. ## [2015-02-24.zip\|https://remoteqth.com/download-count.php?Down=sw/k3ng-arduino-rotator-interface-2015-02-24.zip] ## ''[2014-07-08.zip\|https://remoteqth.com/download-count.php?Down=sw/k3ng-arduino-rotator-interface-2014-07-08.zip]'' ## ''[2013-10-26.zip\|https://remoteqth.com/download-count.php?Down=sw/k3ng-arduino-rotator-interface-2013-10-26.zip]'' # Configure by author '''[documentation\|https://github.com/k3ng/k3ng_rotator_controller/wiki]''' - contains the settings of your rotator, such as azimuth range, etc. ## Version 2019-01-03 - If do not show degree character (°), change in file rotator_settings.h settings to{{#define DISPLAY_DEGREES_STRING "\xB2"}} ## Version 2015-02-24 - 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)'.'' # Connect '''USB cable''' cable between interface and PC # Select menu Tools/Board:'''Arduino Nano''' # Select menu Tools/Processor: '''ATmega328P (Old Bootloader)''' # Select menu Tools/Port/YOUR-CONNECTED-PORT # Upload firmware !!!Third party software * [Button test from KO2F\|https://remoteqth.com/sw/ButtonTest.ino] !Power Power inputs are available on both connector CON1 and DB15-J1. \| Power inputs \| CON1 \| '''DB15-J1''' \| \| AC \| pin 9+10 \| '''pin 9+10''' \| \| DC \| pin 7+8 \| '''pin 7+8''' \| \| +5V \| pin 3+4 \| '''pin 15''' \| \| GND \| pin 1+2 \| '''pin 5+6''' \| * '''5V''' - 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. ** [DC/DC switch add-on\|https://www.ebay.at/itm/371807390618] for stable 5V power from USB * '''CON1''' is for power distribution if use with Rapsberry PI gpio board in server. In sigle interface it is used only phase jumper (Pin 5+6) and short 3+4. All other pins available also in DB15-J1 connector - see on schematics. Pin 3 in CON1 (+5 volts input to supply measure the azimuth)- input stabilized voltage from [power board\|https://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 [https://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 pin 5+6 (center) position CON1 ** short +5V pin 3+4 CON1 !Connect AC Rotator (DB15 female) and power inputs !!Diagram for the common AC and +5V ground [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rotator-interface-ac_32.png\|noborder] '''Need one jumper''' * short AC position P6 jumper switch ** short +5V pin 3+4 CON1 !!Diagram for the different AC and +5V ground [https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rotator-interface-ac2_32.png\|noborder] '''Need one jumper''' * short AC position P6 jumper switch ** short +5V pin 3+4 CON1 ! Connection examples * [Bypass original controller G450] !!Use with original control box * [OH3BHX firmware for G400RC\|https://github.com/mikaelnousiainen/k3ng_rotator_controller/commit/037f54114cae951ed711b09a7eff2f339c1fe19e] and [connection\|https://remoteqth.com/img/rot3_G-400_by_OH3BHX.jpg] * [Yaesu G-5400B] * [Yaesu G-2800DXA] * [DF2LH solution with Kenpro G800-1000SDX\|https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-df2lh-kenpro-g800-1000sdx-v1.3.gif] * [Yaesu G800\|https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-yaesu-g800.png]{{pin DB15 G800 unit ------------------------- 1+2 -> 5 3+4 -> 4 15 -> 1 14 -> 2 GND -> 3}} !!CDE/HyGain HAM IV (grounded center potentiometer) * [Resolving without compromise\|Solutions for HAM IV rotator - remove ground center and connect new wire] - mechanically remove grounded center and connect by [three wire\|https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-ac2-rotator.svg] * [Solutions by VA2NA\|Solutions for HAM IV rotator by VA2NA] - external add-on * [Solutions by DM2RM\|Solutions for HAM IV rotator by DM2RM] - external add-on * [Add resistor\|https://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] - is not recommended. !!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\|https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rotator-bridge.svg] !Control software * [PstRotator\|https://www.qsl.net/yo3dmu/index_Page346.htm] for Windows * [RemoteQTH server\|https://remoteqth.com/wiki/index.php?page=Rotators] image for Raspberry PI - web interface * [gRotor\|https://github.com/dfannin/grotor] * Even software supporting Yaesu GS-232 protocol...