Satellite Tracker

Github Repo of the satellite tracker built by AAC NITK as part of Astro Committee for Engineer 2016 and Engineer 2017.

Proposed updates for 2017

Hardware updates

Step 1. LEAP FROGGED Remake 2016 Version
Step 2. DONE Create base with DC motor for tracking azimuth ( one axis )
Step 2.i. DONE Control DC motor from python server through Arduino and Motor Driver (L293D)
Step 3. DONE Get data the from sensor on the Arduino Nano. Notes: Magnetometer Y axis isn't working. Using X and Z axis for orientation.
Step 4. DONE Connect Arduino Nano to python server through Bluetooh. Notes: Used Serial COM.
Step 5. DONE Make Feedback loop controller for azimuth (PID)
Step 6. POSTPONED FOR 2018 DO same for elevation (second axis)

Stellarium Integration

Step 1. DONE Check out interfaces for Stellarium Telescope Control Protocol.[SkyPointer, Arduino-Telescope-Control] (Can only seek, cannot track)
Step 2. BUILT GUI INSTEAD Check if data can be directly sent to the backend upon selection of object

Online APIs

ABANDONED IN FAVOUR OF WEB APPCheck for Web APIs that will provide satellite data directly.