Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- usb_rotator_interface_4 [2021/08/01 10:23] – [Steps of assembly] ok1hra
+++ usb_rotator_interface_4 [2021/12/27 13:16] – [Steps of assembly] ok1hra
@@ Line 85: / Line 85: @@
 The estimated difficulty of the assembly - for **moderately advanced solder maker.**\\
   - Check all parts {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-04.jpg}}\\ \\
-  - Solder pinheader **P5, JP2, U1** and pinsocket 6x2 **P3** \\ **WARNING, do not solder P1!** {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-05.jpg}}\\ \\
+  - **First time** solder three connectors **P2,P3, P4** {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-54.jpg}} \\ \\
+  - Connect USB cable to Rotator interface and your PC, and check (device manager in windows) **that the USB converter has been recognized correctly.** Contact us if you have any problems and do not continue assembly. {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-bd2-ftdi.png}} \\ \\
+  - Solder pinheader **P5, JP2, U1** and pinsocket 6x2 **P3** \\ **WARNING, do not solder P1!**\\  Explanation: P1 use in factory for upload bootloader to CPU, therefore no further need. {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-05.jpg}}\\ \\
   - Solder **S4** reset switch {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-06.jpg}}\\ \\
   - **Cut one of pin S4** switch nearest to S2 switch, see picture {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-07.jpg}}\\ \\
@@ Line 92: / Line 94: @@
   - Put 3D print **LCD frame** {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-10.jpg}}\\ \\
   - Remove protective foil from LCD {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-11.jpg}}\\ \\
-  - Put on LCD to pinheader and **screw the M3x10 into the corner** of the plastic frame (without the use of a nut, the hole is conical) {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-12.jpg}}\\ \\
+  - Put on LCD to pinheader and **screw the M3x10 into the corner** of the plastic frame (without the use of a nut, the hole is conical) {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-12.jpg}} \\ **NOTE:** if your kit contains an LCD with 2.5 mm holes, use a 3 to 3.2 mm drill bit to enlarge them (4x) {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-33.jpg?300}}\\ \\
   - During solder LCD **press the frame and the LCD** so that there is no space between them {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-13.jpg}}\\ \\
   - Solder all 16 pins {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-14.jpg}}\\ \\
@@ Line 105: / Line 107: @@
   - Solder pinheader **JP3, JP1, P6 and P2** (cut to 6x2) {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-21.jpg}}\\ \\
   - Solder **C28 and C29 capacitor marked 472** {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-22.jpg}}\\ \\
-  - Solder **V1, V2, V3, V4 varistors marked 180K07D** From September 2021 change of type from blue to red
+  - Solder **V1, V2, V3, V4 varistors marked 180K07D** \\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-23.jpg}}\\ {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-53.jpg?500}}\\ (From September 2021 change of type from blue to red) \\ \\
-{{ https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-53.jpg?200}}\\
-{{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-23.jpg}}\\ \\
   - Solder **P4 USB-B** connector {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-24.jpg}}\\ \\
   - Solder polyfuse **F1** {{https://remoteqth.com/img/wiki-rot4-25.jpg}}\\ \\
@@ Line 310: / Line 310: @@
   - Open serial monitor in Arduino CLI (Ctrl+Shift+M)
   - Set Carriage return and 9600 baud
+  - Previous start point and range also available preset [[https://github.com/ok1hra/k3ng_rotator_controller/blob/master/k3ng_rotator_controller/rotator_settings.h#L12|via CLI]]<code>
+\Ix[x][x] - set az starting point
+\I - display the current az starting point
+\Jx[x][x] - set az rotation capability
+\J - display the current az rotation capability
+\Q - Save settings in the EEPROM and restart</code>
   - For callibration voltage to preset azimuth range in firmware use<code>
 O  - Azimuth offset calibration