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simple_rotator_interface_v [2026/05/26 11:12] – [Pulse Azimuth input] ok1hrasimple_rotator_interface_v [2026/09/27 09:19] (current) – [DC motor without PWM] ok1hra
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   - When using one turn of a **ten-turn potentiometer,** also **activate the "Azimuth gain/shift op-amp" option to ON.** About calibrate more in [[#calibrate_web_page|Calibrate section]].   - When using one turn of a **ten-turn potentiometer,** also **activate the "Azimuth gain/shift op-amp" option to ON.** About calibrate more in [[#calibrate_web_page|Calibrate section]].
   - If you are using a **two-wire 500Ω potentiometer,** short-circuit jumper J16 on the bottom side of the PCB. **Do not use this jumper in other cases.** \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-69.jpg?250}}   - If you are using a **two-wire 500Ω potentiometer,** short-circuit jumper J16 on the bottom side of the PCB. **Do not use this jumper in other cases.** \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-69.jpg?250}}
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 +| **Setup** Web page basic settings - [[#setup_web_page|more]]  |
 +| Azimuth potentiometer | **2 Wire** |
 +| Azimuth gain/shift op-amp | **OFF** |
  
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 ===== AC motor ===== ===== AC motor =====
 {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-ac.png?800}} {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-simple-rot-ac.png?800}}
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 +| **Setup** Web page basic settings - [[#setup_web_page|more]]  |
 +| Hardware endstops | //depending on the rotator used// |
 +| Motor supply | **AC** |
 +**ATTENTION - the POE injector must be powered from another source than the source for AC motor!**
  
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     * Observe the **maximum prescribed loading.**     * Observe the **maximum prescribed loading.**
     * We recommend using the **following safe option with software endstops.**     * We recommend using the **following safe option with software endstops.**
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 +| **Setup** Web page basic settings - [[#setup_web_page|more]]  |
 +| Hardware endstops | //depending on the rotator used// |
 +| Motor supply | **DC** |
 +| DC PWM control | **ON** |
  
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     * observe the **polarity of the power supply,** otherwise the power mosfet may be destroyed. \\     * observe the **polarity of the power supply,** otherwise the power mosfet may be destroyed. \\
     * observe the **maximum prescribed loading.**     * observe the **maximum prescribed loading.**
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 +| **Setup** Web page basic settings - [[#setup_web_page|more]]  |
 +| Hardware endstops | **NOT INSTALLED** |
 +| Motor supply | **DC** |
 +| DC PWM control | **ON** |
  
  
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     - Don't forget to **bridge or replace the diode D24 with a jumper.**     - 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}}     - 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}}
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 +| **Setup** Web page basic settings - [[#setup_web_page|more]]  |
 +| Hardware endstops | //depending on the rotator used// |
 +| Motor supply | **DC** |
 +| DC PWM control | **OFF** |
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