Difference between revisions of "HAB Tracker Station"

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== Todo ==
 
== Todo ==
 
=== Hardware ===
 
=== Hardware ===
* See if disconnect PC-ground from the antenna ground inproves noise figure
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* Grab 5 volt power supply from the rtl-sdr dongle, so we don't need a separate usb connection for it.
* Moar ferrite
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* Metal box for shielding both the HABamp and the rtl-sdr dongle. (something like [http://dutchrfshop.nl/behuizingen.html] or [http://www.velleman.eu/products/list/?id=344206])
* 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])
 
  
 
== Pics ==
 
== Pics ==
=== Derping around with hardware ===
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=== Gather some hardware ===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Finaltestonpi.png|One of the first decoding on dedicated machine tests
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File:IMAG0864.jpg|The collinear antenna
File:IMAG0857.jpg|We are not using the Raspberry Pi anymore for rtl-tcp
 
File:IMAG0860.jpg
 
File:IMAG0864.jpg|The antenna: 'Diamond X-50N'
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  

Revision as of 20:08, 5 May 2014

Project HAB Tracker Station
Status Completed
Contact User:Costyn_van_Dongen, Maxell, Bertrik_Sikken
Last Update 2014-05-05

Project page for the high altitude balloon tracking/listening station have set up in the space. This information is processed for the spacenear.us map

Overview

800px

Done

Hardware

  • "ezcap USB 2.0 DVB-T/DAB/FM" dongle (RTL2838U, Fitipower FC0013 tuner)
  • VK5QI HABamp
  • Antenna: Diamond X-50N Apparently not a Diamond, might be a Comet. "collinear antenna for 70cm"

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 ;-)
  • Teamviewer ID: 675540724

Todo

Hardware

  • Grab 5 volt power supply from the rtl-sdr dongle, so we don't need a separate usb connection for it.
  • Metal box for shielding both the HABamp and the rtl-sdr dongle. (something like [1] or [2])

Pics

Gather some hardware

Deel 1

Deel 2