Here’s Mark’s presentation describing the system: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5Xx6K7tM0Y
Dino KL0S On Feb272014, at 1450 PM, Tom Warren <[email protected]> wrote: > > I’m just starting to build one of the WRSPS systems, currently waiting for > 2 small items to arrive. > > Be aware that the micro-controller board requires SMD soldering. If you plan > to build it using > the BOM parts from the specified suppliers it will coast a little over $200 > not including antennas, > preamp/s, etc. > > I’m doing it for the education and anticipate, at some point after > completion, modifying some of the > mechanism for remote operation and weatherproofed operation. The DVD that > comes with the board > contains all the construction info and add’l pictures over and above the ones > you will see on the > ‘in-depth’ website. > > As of now, I’ve not been able to find a video of this system in actual > operation. > > 73 > Tom > W4TMW > ———————————————— > > > Lee, > > If you are willing to do a little construction, WA8SME has a very nice design > which appeared in QST, > called WRAPS. Completely shameless plug! You can order the key circuit > board, bare, and programmed > PIC chip on the AMSAT Store: > > http://preview.tinyurl.com/n2xegf6 > > It is $30 plus modest shipping. You can find a link to a download of the > article. I haven't built one > myself, but construction is straight forward and doesn't require any exotic > tools or skills. > > Over the years there have been a few other similar controllers, but none that > I am aware of which are > currently available assembled. Another approach some have used is to use > Yaesu rotators with an > inverter to power them. That would not be a cost effective way new, but you > sometimes find them very > cheaply at hamfests. > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
