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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 | ||
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* 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 ;-) |
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== Todo == | == Todo == | ||
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* Earth the antenna, to prevent static buildup | * 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= | + | * 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. |
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== Pics == | == Pics == |
Revision as of 01:29, 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.
Contents
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.