Can an Open Source Java Script Control an Arduino to Track Satellites?

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This discussion focuses on building a satellite tracker using an Arduino controller and open-source JavaScript. The user seeks a solution that accepts azimuth and elevation inputs to control two stepper motors for precise antenna positioning. The conversation highlights the need for accessible programming resources and suggests exploring Arduino's software interfacing forum for relevant scripts and guidance.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of Arduino programming
  • Familiarity with stepper motor control
  • Knowledge of azimuth and elevation concepts
  • Experience with JavaScript for hardware interfacing
NEXT STEPS
  • Research open-source JavaScript libraries for Arduino motor control
  • Explore Arduino stepper motor libraries such as AccelStepper
  • Learn about interfacing sensors for azimuth and elevation data
  • Investigate existing satellite tracking projects on GitHub
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Hobbyists, makers, and developers interested in satellite tracking, Arduino programming, and motor control applications.

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Hi I am trying to build a satellite tracker for fun, to get information out of the cube sat projects or any satellite I can track. I was wondering if there was any open source java scripts for an arduino controller that would take and input for azimuth and elevation and output for two stepper motors for the platforms two degree's of motion to point the antenna. Thanks I am terrible at programming!
 
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footballxpaul said:
Hi I am trying to build a satellite tracker for fun, to get information out of the cube sat projects or any satellite I can track. I was wondering if there was any open source java scripts for an arduino controller that would take and input for azimuth and elevation and output for two stepper motors for the platforms two degree's of motion to point the antenna. Thanks I am terrible at programming!

Check out Arduino's software interfacing forum
http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=interfacing
 
Thanks a lot!
 

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