How to make the best and cheapest 12 volt rotor for use with small beam antennas!
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- In this video I show how I built a 12 volt Rotor for small Yagi, Moxon and Hexbeam antennas using a 2 rpm geared motor. The Original Idea came from my friend Steve, K1GMM, his channel is Green Mountain Maniac, check him out!
I found a different motor that is a little faster and a speed controller to change speed. I also found a coupler that should make the process easy for all to do
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I posted parts for this build that I found that should give better control over speed and also a coupler to make the build easier. I will try and do a follow up video on the new parts!
i FOUND a better way of building that rotor with less part i am using a pvc 1in compression cupplure
and it alot easyer to build and laess pices needed to cut
@@AndrewMurphy8383 Check out my second video on this rotor it sounds like you found out the same parts I used in that build!
@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures maybe so but i found ways to fix with out screws and love ur videos and may u please send me link to the other video please
@@AndrewMurphy8383 sure , let me know how close we are on it! , czcams.com/video/QvWvsNbghxM/video.html
You should try and use self-fusing tape for the joints that do not move, it is incredibly weather and sun resistant and waterproof.
KK6USY, this is totally doable, and you did all the leg-work for everyone! Instant LIKE! I went straight over to Amazon and ordered everything in 5 minutes. Kind thanks for taking the time to post this. Great design and can be weatherproofed with some dielectric grease. I'm planning to use mine on a permanent outdoor Yagi for my scanner. Greetings from Alaska.
Interesting build...and your follow-up. I've been pondering this homebrew rotor project for a couple of years but haven't made it a priority. I'm about to. I had saved an older 12v DeWalt reversible drill to salvage the motor, chuck and switch. You've given me some ideas on the coupler with a flange for the antenna mount. Nice channel! 73 de K4FMH
I actually have a screw gun that I might sacrifice for a stronger motor, thanks for watching!
Nice i might have to get a hex beam! Yeah the green donkey he is getting me into all kinds of trouble🤣
Bill I will be doing a build on that 6m hexbeam that was on the rotor soon! Easy build.
I'm going to build a remore controlled one but it's going to be bulkier because I need the room for limit switches so it doesn't wrap the coax around
Nice build can wait for the motor KQ4CD Paul
What about a second motor exactly like the first wired together and kept in the house to tell you what direction the yagi is pointing?
That's a good idea!
Thank you Chuck. Nice video. Gets one thinking, hey that looks easy I think I can do that, type video. Also you are right, that is what Ham radio is and was all about. Trying your ideas and see if they work. If not try again. Thanks for sharing. 73 Clark KG7LOI
Clarke if I can do it anyone can do it lol. The hard part is figuring how to film it especially over head stuff and close up. Thanks for watching !!
I’ve been waiting for this one👍👍👍
I was going to get ahold of you yesterday on 520 but couldn't hear you!
Hey that’s OK 👍
@@2metercrew389 , You should join us in the chat for the video Dereck, the crew would get a kick out of it!
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Very well done 👍👍👍
I wish there was a way you could mass produce this I would buy one in a heartbeat
@@2metercrew389 , A buddy and I are working on a new design with a battery operated screw driver with variable speed control unless the motors get back in stock and I will hook you up!
@@2metercrew389 , Derick I think I have figured out what to do will get you one going soon!
KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures Hey that’s great 👍👍👍
Awesome, Thanks!
Thanks Michael!
Great job Chuck, AWESOME ingenuity!!!! 73!!
Nice video! Gotta say, I like the Lucky Luke Brewing hat. Been there my fair share. -KN6MKQ
Thanks Joseph , I like their beer also LOL. My son lives there and we try to go when we can.
Nice project ....Hi ...this is VU3 YWB Qsl
Use a cheap used 12v model train transformer like a Bachmann that has a speed knob and that can regulate the speed and direction. They are on ebay frequently for $10. Then you dont need the switch.
I have a rca vh 226 e programmable rotor box bought complete rotor bad gears have all electronic parts in rotor 3 wire lead motor works fine just turns to fast without the bigger gears is there another motor I could use with box to make this into home made type rotor using box for direction is programmable up to 12 times?
What is the best antenna for long range radio? Hope you answer sir 😌
The biggest Yagi type antenna for the band you want to be on that you can afford and able to put up.
im trying to make dish antenna rotate...can this type of motor support the 65cm dish...or is it only for light weight antenna?
You can try it I only use this portable, I don't leave it out in the weather all the time. The biggest antenna I have tried is a 6m hexbeam which is probably 3-5 pounds.
Chuck I just bought the 5rpm motor.
Thats Funny Fred I was just looking at the 5 rpm motor, look this up to slow it down we are going to make one for that moxon build going to my buddies house. RioRand 6V 12V 24V 28V 3A 80W DC Motor Speed Controller PWM Speed Adjustable Reversible Switch 1203BB DC Motor Driver Reversing
Chuck I am W1FRD in Fairfield. Belong to the 2metercrew and Vaca Valley Radio Club.
@@fastfred529 , Yep I remember you from the anti nets . Not sure if we met at Field Day I met a lot people that day.
$7.95 for the switch and speed controller, just ordered that too.
Can you stop and start it at 3" intervals Chuck.
Stephen you can stop and start anywhere , or do you mean automatic or stops?
Amazon sent me the wrong motor, the drive is offset. They are replacing it.
That sucks Fred, at least they are sending the right one.