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--- simple_rotator_interface_v [2026/05/03 19:29] – [Simple Rotator Interface V. assembled version (release 2024)] ok1hra
+++ simple_rotator_interface_v [2026/05/26 11:12] (current) – [Pulse Azimuth input] ok1hra
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 Web interface with MQTT an USB support \\
-{{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-dxc.png?600}} \\
+{{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-dxc.png?650}} \\
 Preview from Firmware release 20260503 \\
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      - grounded two wire from 500Ω to 1kΩ
      - thre wire, used one turn from multiturn (typicaly 10kΩ)
-  * <del>Two azimuth **pulse** (CW/CCW) inputs</del> - NOT implemented yet
+  * Two azimuth **CW/CCW pulse** inputs
   * **DC motor up to 28V/3A** with smooth start/finish (PWM)
   * **AC motor max 50V/8A**
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   * **Firmware**
     * **[[https://github.com/ok1hra/IP-rotator|GitHub source]]**
-    * **[[https://github.com/ok1hra/IP-rotator/releases|Releases]]**
+    * **[[https://ok1hra.github.io/IP-rotator/|Latest firmware and recovery from web interface]]**
   * **3D print model case**
     * **[[https://remoteqth.com/download-count.php?Down=hw/SimpleRotatorInterfaceV.scad|OpenScad source]]**
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 =====  Recovery the entire IP rotator firmware, or upgrade from version 2025 and older  =====
-[[https://ok1hra.github.io/IP-rotator/|https://ok1hra.github.io/IP-rotator/]] \\
+  * Open **url [[https://ok1hra.github.io/IP-rotator/]]** in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
-{{youtube>cHqSuw4Yviw}} \\
+  * Press the **Connect** button and select **CP2104 USB to UART Bridge Controller** and press **Connect** \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-79.png}}
+  * Select the **Install IP Rotator Recovery** option \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-80.png}}
+  * Confirm the **Erase device** option and Next \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-81.png}}
+  * Confirm the installation by pressing **Install** \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-82.png}}
+  * Wait until the installation is complete \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-83.png}} {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-84.png}} {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-85.png}}
+  * Next, select the **Logs & Console** option \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-86.png}}
+  * In the Logs window, press **Reset Device** \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-87.png}}
+  * After the reset, you will find the **IP address** of the device in the list, which you enter in your browser
+  * The whole process can be seen in the following video \\ {{youtube>cHqSuw4Yviw}}
 =====  Update with EasyOTA  =====
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 Simple Rotator Interface V. is used **as a replacement for the original control unit with its own DC power supply** for the rotator motor. \\ **Terminal connection** according to the picture (above). \\ More about [[#dc_motor_with_pwm|DC motor with PWM]]. \\
 | **Setup** Web page basic settings - [[#setup_web_page|more]]  |
-| Azimuth potentiometer | 3 Wire |
+| Azimuth potentiometer | **3 Wire** |
-| Azimuth gain/shift op-amp | OFF |
+| Azimuth gain/shift op-amp | **OFF** |
-| Hardware endstops | INSTALLED: ☑ |
+| Hardware endstops | **INSTALLED: ☑** |
-| Motor supply | DC |
+| Motor supply | **DC** |
 {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-G800SA-G1000SA.png?800}}
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 Simple Rotator Interface V. is used **as a replacement for the original control unit with its own AC power supply** for the rotator motor. \\ **Terminal connection** according to the picture (above). \\ More about [[#ac_motor|AC motor]] connetions. \\
 | **Setup** Web page basic settings - [[#setup_web_page|more]]  |
-| Azimuth potentiometer | 2 Wire |
+| Azimuth potentiometer | **2 Wire** |
-| Azimuth gain/shift op-amp | OFF |
+| Azimuth gain/shift op-amp | **OFF** |
-| Hardware endstops | INSTALLED: ☑ |
+| Hardware endstops | **INSTALLED: ☑** |
-| Motor supply | AC |
+| Motor supply | **AC** |
 **ATTENTION - the POE injector must be powered from another source than the source for AC motor!**
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     - Don't forget to **bridge or replace the diode D24 with a jumper.**
     - Make the **jumper with a copper wire** with a cross-section of 1.5 mm<sup>2</sup> \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-67.jpg?400}}
+----
+===== Pulse Azimuth input =====
+{{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-setup.png?800}} \\
+Rotators that have a CW/CCW Pulse output as an azimuth sensor can be connected to the Jack connector (right). What is needed:
+  * pulse switching elements must be **open collector** (switching takes place on GND)
+  * **connection** according to the picture {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-jack.png?400}}
+  * in the setup page in the **Sensors and limits** block set
+    * the **Azimuth source** to **CW/CCW Pulse** item
+    * the **Pulse count per degree** value
+  * then continue with the calibration page
+**Schematic** of the input circuit \\
+{{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-88.png?300}} \\
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     - connect POE power supply
     - ethernet to a site with an active DHCP server
+  - The variant can be **found using WEB serial**
+    - Open url [[https://ok1hra.github.io/IP-rotator/]] in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
+    - See in video from start to time 00:42 \\ {{youtube>PC8gZg_i93Y}}
   - Variant via **USB terminal**
     - connect USB-C between rotator and PC
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     - press ? and enter
     - terminal show your IP address \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-09.png?300}}
-  - The variant can be **found using the arduino IDE**
-    - Open Arduino IDE menu **Tools/Port/Network port**
-    - The menu will display network devices that contain OTA firmware - the IP address is at the end of the line starting with **ROT-** \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-63.png}}
   - With the help of the **Fing android application**
     - **Install** [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overlook.android.fing|Fing]]
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     - The large central azimuth value uses a short pulse animation when the value changes.
        - **//Tip: for a short movement of the rotator, you can click on the map twice in close succession. The motor will only turn on for this time, including the PWM start/stop sequence.//**
+==== Telnet client ====
+{{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-76.png?400}}
+{{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-77.png?400}}
+{{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-78.png?400}}
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