Banana Tracker v1

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A unique antenna tracker is crafted using a sturdy 0.75" square dowel and a versatile lazy-susan bearing, both sourced from Home Depot. The free-rotating end leverages a press-fit skate bearing for smooth movement. Servos are secured with exterior mounting tape, providing a reliable hold. A solid plywood base is constructed from 1/2" thick sheets. To achieve perfect balance, the pitch bracket's length is carefully calibrated to position the center of gravity of a mounted Ubiquity Nanostation directly along the axis of the pitch servo. Servos are sourced from HobbyKing: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__28972__HobbyKing_8482_High_Torque_Servo_MG_BB_W_Proof_12_8kg_0_22sec_58g.html. However, other servos may also fit, with output shafts that can be press-fit into 3D-printed brackets and gears. This design was created using Inventor 2016 and Onshape, with source files and STEP formats available for download. For those interested in exploring the CAD design further, a link to the Onshape document is provided: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/fba1ab743a9e06770f40fec1/w/8c8e50bb10dc6ff211286fb7/e/894efa708fb5d69ccd52222f. Print Settings: Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Monoprice Maker Select v2 (Wanhao Duplicator i3) Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 mm Infill: 15%