mathiasduesing / superantennaz

SuperAntennaz is an Antenna Rotator for Satellite Tracking.

SuperAntennaz

Introduction

SuperAntennaz is an antenna rotator designed for satellite traking.

It can support more than 10kg of antenna, orientate them really fast (close to 30 deg. /s) and in its final version, it is very simple to reproduce. It is therefore perfect to be built, modified, and improved by the community of space HAM enthusiasts all over the world.

Content

• Specifications
• Presentation
• Part List
• Kit production and prices

Specifications

Max torque - Min. 60 Nm

Max speed - 30°/s

Weight ~ 5.5kg

Outdorproof - YES

Presentation

You can vizualise the rotator in 3D online with this link : https://a360.co/2CAJL9K

This is a render of the last version prototype :

These are (real!) pictures of the latest version :

This is a picture of a previous version of the rotator mounted on a roof with its mast, its antenna, and its creator :)

You can see the rotator in action in this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuH7F1J6nr8

Part List

1/ Mechanical parts on the market

• 2 * RV030 Worm Gear Reducer https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000405892097.html - 30€

• 2 * Reducer shaft adapatator https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000430356079.html - 5€

• 2 * Waterproof Stepper Motor https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/waterproof-stepper-motor/p-series-ip65-waterproof-nema-23-stepper-motor-4-0a-1-2nm-169-97oz-in.html - 80€

• 2 * 14 mm Key Hub (connection between the elevation axis and the bracket) https://ozrobotics.com/shop/14mm-stainless-steel-key-hub-18014/ - 40€

• 1 * 14 mm simple reducer shaft https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000378786811.html - 8€

• 1 * 14 mm double reducer shaft https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000378899246.html - 10€

• 2 * 50 mm mast jaws https://www.mhzshop.com/shop/Accessoires-MHz/Fixations/Brides/Bride-pour-tube-40mm.html 5€

• 2 * Optical Endstop - 5€

• ~20 * M5 screw & nut - 8€

• ~20 * M4 screw & nut - 8€

  Total = 21 parts, ~ 200€

2/ Machined part,(price is for part ordered one by one)

• 1 * Alumnium Mast Mount 80€

• 1 * Bracket 80€

• 1 * Reducer alumnium plate mount 30€

• 1 * 3D printed elevation endstop mount and pin 5€

• 1 * 3D printed azimuth endstop mount and pin 5€

  Sub Total = 200€

3/ Operation Parts

• 1 * Arduino controller ~ 20€

• 2 * Stepper Drivers ~ 100€

• 1 * 300W Power supply ~ 30€

• 2 * 35 mm Mast (1,5m minimum) ~ 40€

  Sub Total = 190€

Grand Total : ~ 600 € - for a fully operational rotator ~ 500 € - for a rotator without control electronics and mast

Note : An additional cost of 100€ is to be expected for all shipping costs.

Kit production and prices

If you are interested by the rotator but not sure about what to buy, I could purpose the following purchase options :

NOT-AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW - Machined parts kit, contains : Machined parts, needed screw and nuts, building instruction. - 219€ + Shipping costs (~20€ for europe)

How to not purchase

Kits have been available at some point in the past, but I can't find the time right now to produce some anymore. Machining prices also went high and local supplier was asking for higher order volumes. I can still try to help you at hadji.[myname]@gmail.com.