Beginner to SATNOG community a simple way for students to build Satnogs rotator controller or able to buy pre-made one

[gpawar2025]

Hello All,
I tried to build Satnogs rotator controller V2 with all the components, but proved to tricky soldering on for my 17 year old students. They ended up giving up, is it possible to buy the Satnogs rotator controller V2 controller with all the components already connected to the PCB board?
Also is there a link to build guide to the V1, since looks much more simpler to build. is version one still supported?

Thanks

From
Mr Gurmeet Pawar

[alpha_adhito]

Hi Gurmeet,
If you planned to use stepper motor, I suggest to have a look at CNC Shield V3. I use the shield V3 as an alternative to the SatNOGS rotator controller (was recommended by my friend who also built a SatNOGS rotator). It might not have the protection as good as the SatNOGS rotator controller but it much much simpler to a beginner like me, and really cheap too. I paired it with Arduino UNO and use jumper cable so the 12V can power both the Arduino and stepper driver.

SatNOGS Rotator v3.1 Build Project

Hi, Tony. Any reason you want to use the v1.1? There’s the newer v2 or like mine, I use Arduino CNC Shield V3 as it’s much simpler, don’t require you to ordering custom PCB and soldering (except maybe some wires). [IMG_20250110_110045~2] YG4SLJ

Looking forward to your build!

Adhito
YG4SLJ