Hooray!? ?I figured out what was causing those "communications errors' that were causing the disconnects.
Using interactive version rotctl (not daemon rotctld) I tested changing to Yaesu 232B instead of Yaesu "generic" and bingo! all the communications errors disappeared and it provided perfect angles.
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When I get time again, I will try simulating "tracking" and I think it will "track" (even though it has nothing it can control).? ? I'll report when I have that done.? ? Maybe tonight.??
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I'm looking at small relay pcbs on Amazon that would save me printed circuit board design work and make it easier to replace the output relays.? ?I read a bit about how AC rotators change direction.? ?Soon I think I can start laying out a board.? ?I'll buy at least one of the relay boards first to get sizes etc.? ??
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Then I have to start putting together rotators in earnest.? ??
Mechanically adept people with a METAL WORKING SHOP would be far better off than me; I only really have wood working abilities.
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But it can be done!? I'll start simple with azimuth first and then add my 2nd rotator and the cool 90 degree gearbox I got from Amazon.
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Gordon KX4Z
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