Inexpensive Digital Azimuth Readout Challenge by Paul Wade W1GHZ

This challenge calls for creating an inexpensive digital remote readout for azimuth, particularly useful in EME and microwaves. The project involves expertise with microprocessors like PIC, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc. The goal is to develop a functional system, share the plans, and the parts expense will be reimbursed. Success could lead to fame in the field. The provided content showcases various digital tools and disassembled components, hinting at possible approaches to tackle the challenge.

• Azimuth Readout
• Digital Challenge
• Microprocessors
• Remote Readout
• Electronics

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1. INEXPENSIVE DIGITAL AZIMUTH READOUT Challenge Paul Wade W1GHZ

2. Digital Electronic Protractor 0 to 360 $16.95 igaging.com

3. Adaptable for Portable Microwave but What about Remote Readout? Inexpensive digital levels have been hacked for remote readout Inexpensive digital calipers have RS-232 output Connect to Arduino for Bluetooth connection to smartphone www.yuriystoys.com Other digital indicators as well (DRO)

4. Digital Caliper from Harbor Fright

5. Lets take apart a Protractor

6. Held together by two small roll pins - gently pry apart

7. Unscrew electronic module

8. Top of PC board

9. Bottom of PC board

10. Bottom closeup

11. Summary No obvious external connection points Chip is under black glop Indicator is pair of PC rotating patterns No contacts capacitive coupling? Binary pattern easily discerned from patterns Can it be hacked? Steal digital from LCD? Connect directly to rotating patterns?

12. Challenge Inexpensive digital remote readout for azimuth would be really useful for EME and microwaves Some of you have more expertise with microprocessors (PIC, Arduino, RaspberryPi, etc) Make one work and make plans available, and I will reimburse parts expense And you will be famous