The satellite data tracking data stream is live for the first time! Some refinement will come as I connect it to the AZ/EL motors and adjust the software to work smoothly with the hardware, but the tracking code framework is complete and operational! #amateurradio #developer #python #hamradio #maker

Resolved two persistent bugs this weekend and (I think) have the pass prediction module in an excellent place. Starting the maths for direct AZ/EL entry & tracking mode commands to send the #Arduino for AZ/EL steps. New hardware design to test, too! #python #developer #maker #amateurradio #satellite

Big milestone today! Got the azimuth housing prototype printed (after a few revisions) and successfully tested out AZ control using manual mode. 5:1 gear ratio means 1,000 steps for full AZ rotation = .36 degrees/step resolution. #maker #robotics #amateurradio #developer #satellite

The SatQueue feature is done! Here's a quick preview of it as I run pass data for all favorite sats, add to SatQueue, and export. SatQueue tracking mode development is already underway and AZ gears arrive tomorrow for testing. #amateurradio #development #python #satellite #maker