Alex Chang
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Satellite Tracker

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

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Satellite Tracker

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Arduino MKR1000
Arduino MKR1000
×1
Stepper motor
×2
Ball bearing
×1

Hand tools and fabrication machines

3D Printer (generic)
3D Printer (generic)

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Custom parts and enclosures

Satellite tracking antenna model

Print the satellite dish and stand using PLA.

Schematics

Stepper motor hookup

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

Code

Code for satellite tracker

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

Credits

Alex Chang

Alex Chang

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