- Joined
- Jan 7, 2009
- Messages
- 5,605
- Reaction score
- 6,080
- Points
- 113
- Age
- 58
- My Satellite Setup
- Some SAT-related hardware.
- My Location
- N-E from Riga
Hi! I decided to start small project, namely: building more or less universal (fits for any PFA or Offset dish up to 1 m) Polar-mount (PM). Of course, before cutting metal it is better to do some theoretical and paper-work. I've made initial drawing, which is still open to be changed if necessary. So, idea is to take 60mm round pipe and two pieces of 40mm square pipes 300 mm and 600 mm. In yellow circles some hinges should be made. Blue lines represent turn-buckles or pieces of threaded bars (to make all the angles adjustable). Green is the plate to attach antenna. Drawing is only 2D, but I think is enough to get overall idea.
I am, of course open to some great ideas.
Do not ask why I chose 60 mm round pipe and 40 mm square pipes.... simply cuz I have them laying around.
I am, of course open to some great ideas.
Do not ask why I chose 60 mm round pipe and 40 mm square pipes.... simply cuz I have them laying around.