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=== Derping around with hardware ===
=== Derping around with hardware ===
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File:Finaltestonpi.png|One of the first payload tests
File:Finaltestonpi.png|One of the first decoding on dedicated machine tests
File:IMAG0857.jpg
File:IMAG0857.jpg|We are not using the Raspberry Pi anymore for rtl-tcp
File:IMAG0860.jpg
File:IMAG0860.jpg
File:IMAG0864.jpg|The antenna: 'Diamond X-50N'
File:IMAG0864.jpg|The antenna: 'Diamond X-50N'

Revision as of 15:04, 28 September 2013

Project HAB Tracker Station
Status Completed
Contact User:Costyn_van_Dongen, Maxell, Bertrik_Sikken
Last Update 2013-09-28

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

File:RevSpaceHABtracker.png

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 ;-)
  • Teamviewer ID: 675540724

Todo

Hardware

  • See if disconnect PC-ground from the antenna ground inproves noise figure
  • Moar ferrite
  • Metal box for some shielding (DIY or be lazy and get something like [1] or [2])

Pics

Derping around with hardware

Deel 1

Deel 2