For those who are interested in making movement-oriented projects, a DIY satellite tracker is a great place to start.
Using orbital mechanics, a two-line elements (TLE) tracker can be created using a 3D CAD design and a precompiled binary to translate the coordinates into the machine’s coordinate system.
This builds up knowledge in using sliding lubricated 3D-printed parts, and could be developed further for real-world application in pointing a satellite dish.
This could save the cost of expensive motors and computing, and could be a potential workout for arm muscles with further development.
The full blog post and inspiration for the project can be found via the link in the intro paras.
