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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[File:RevSpaceHABtracker.png| | [[File:RevSpaceHABtracker.png|800px]] | ||
== Done == | == Done == | ||
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* "ezcap USB 2.0 DVB-T/DAB/FM" dongle (RTL2838U, Fitipower FC0013 tuner) | * "ezcap USB 2.0 DVB-T/DAB/FM" dongle (RTL2838U, Fitipower FC0013 tuner) | ||
* VK5QI HABamp | * VK5QI HABamp | ||
* Antenna: Diamond X-50N | * Antenna: Diamond X-50N | ||
=== Software === | === Software === | ||
* | * Windows XP, hostname "habtracker", IP 10.42.44.94 (MAC 00:21:70:02:62:0f) | ||
** Start the machine with a magic WoL packet: 'wakeonlan -i 10.42.255.255 00:21:70:02:62:0f; ping habtracker' | |||
** VNC: geheim ;-) | |||
== Todo == | == Todo == | ||
=== Hardware === | === Hardware === | ||
* | * Earth the antenna, to prevent static buildup | ||
* Moar ferrite | * Moar ferrite | ||
* Metal box for some shielding (DIY or be lazy and get something like [http://dutchrfshop.nl/behuizingen.html] or [http://www.velleman.eu/products/list/?id=344206]) | |||
=== Software === | === Software === | ||
* | * Replace the Raspberry Pi with the desktop. | ||
** We should make a nice metal(!) enclosure for the dongle and habamp first, to prevent going up there twice. | |||
** | |||
== Pics == | == Pics == |
Revision as of 00:29, 21 April 2013
Project HAB Tracker Station | |
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Status | In progress |
Contact | User:Costyn_van_Dongen, Maxell, Bertrik_Sikken |
Last Update | 2013-04-21 |
Project page for the high altitude balloon tracking/listening station have set up in the space.
Overview
Done
Hardware
- "ezcap USB 2.0 DVB-T/DAB/FM" dongle (RTL2838U, Fitipower FC0013 tuner)
- VK5QI HABamp
- Antenna: Diamond X-50N
Software
- Windows XP, hostname "habtracker", IP 10.42.44.94 (MAC 00:21:70:02:62:0f)
- Start the machine with a magic WoL packet: 'wakeonlan -i 10.42.255.255 00:21:70:02:62:0f; ping habtracker'
- VNC: geheim ;-)
Todo
Hardware
- Earth the antenna, to prevent static buildup
- Moar ferrite
- Metal box for some shielding (DIY or be lazy and get something like [1] or [2])
Software
- Replace the Raspberry Pi with the desktop.
- We should make a nice metal(!) enclosure for the dongle and habamp first, to prevent going up there twice.