VK4GHZ Nextion for K3NG Rotator Controller Part 3: Moon & Sun Tracking, Help Screens, El Calibration

An introduction to the VK4GHZ Nextion HMI touchscreen interface for a K3NG Rotator Controller.
Part 3 Introduces moon and sun tracking, and discovers context-sensitive help screens. Elevation calibration is also discussed.
Other episodes:
Part 1 looked at a basic azimuth-only system and introduces you to some of the functionality offered.
• VK4GHZ Nextion for K3N...
Part 2 introduced elevation functionality and adds a decimal place to Az & El readings.
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Part 4 introduces satellite tracking and import TLEs (keps)
• VK4GHZ Nextion for K3N...
This Nextion project is specifically designed for an NX4832K035 3.5" Enhanced HMI, and can be downloaded from:
vk4ghz.com/vk4...

[@stargazer7644]

Can the elevation and park handle negative elevations? I have an offset dish where the elevation is via a linear actuator and the dish is parked face down which is an elevation of about -60 deg.

[@VK4GHZ]

You would need to ask that on the GroupsIO Radio Artisan group. groups.io/g/radioartisan/topics That side of it is controlled by the K3NG Arduino code, not the display.

[@JohnVK5JAK]

Hi Is the K3NG available as a 'ready to go' device for the Yaesu azimuth rotators? (In Australia)

[@VK4GHZ]

No. You construct a hardware interface to suit yourself using any capable Arduino type board (that does not include low end boards like Nano, Uno etc) or something like a Teensy 3.2. The user interface is up to you, as the K3NG firmware provides for a variety of options. Touch screen, or LCD and switches. Buy a Yaesu GS-232 if you want a ready made appliance out of the box.