% % Hardware.tex % % SatNOGS Optical Unofficial Guide % % Copyright (C) 2022, Jeff Moe % % This document is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 % International Public License (CC BY-SA 4.0) by Jeff Moe. % \section{Overview of Hardware} \label{sec:hardware-overview} \index{hardware} Hardware considerations for a \gls{SatNOGS-Optical} \gls{ground-station}. Main hardware components in an optical ground station: %\begin{lstlisting}[caption={Hardware List Overview}] %\end{lstlisting} \begin{itemize} \item Lens. \index{lens} \item Camera. \index{camera} \item Computer. \index{computer} \end{itemize} Other components: %\begin{lstlisting}[caption={Hardware Components}] %\end{lstlisting} \begin{itemize} \item Ethernet cable. \index{ethernet} \item USB cable. \index{USB} \item Enclosure. \index{enclosure} \item Power supply. \index{power supply} \item Tripod. \index{tripod} \item Manual or tracking mount. \index{mount} \item Power source, grid or alternative. \item Internet, wifi or ethernet. \end{itemize} \section{Camera} \label{sec:hardware-camera} Cameras being tested: %\begin{lstlisting}[caption={Cameras under test}] %\end{lstlisting} \begin{itemize} \item The Imaging Source IMX174 based. \index{The Imaging Source}\index{IMX174} \item ZWO ASI IMX174 based monochrome. \index{ZWO ASI} \item \gls{DSLR} camera. \index{DSLR} \item PiCamera. \index{PiCamera} \end{itemize} \fbox{ \parbox{\linewidth}{ \textcolor{red}{NOTICE:} \\ ZWO/ASI cameras require proprietary non-libre software on host computer. \index{proprietary} } } \section{Lenses} \label{sec:hardware-lenses} \index{lens} Lenses being tested: %\begin{lstlisting}[caption={Lenses under test}] %\end{lstlisting} \begin{itemize} \item Kowa 50mm f1.4 C-mount. \index{Kowa} \item Canon EF 50mm f1.2 USM. \index{Canon} \end{itemize} \section{Embedded Computer} \label{sec:hardware-computer} \index{hardware}\index{computer} Computers, such as Raspberry Pi, that can be used. \index{Raspberry Pi} %\begin{lstlisting}[caption={Embedded computer options}] %\end{lstlisting} \begin{itemize} \item Odroid N2 --- Confirmed working. \index{Odroid} \item Odroid M1 --- Testing. \item Raspberry Pi 3 --- ? \item Raspberry Pi 4 --- ? \item Intel NUC --- ? \index{Intel} \end{itemize} \subsection{Comparison} Comparing embedded computers for \gls{SatNOGS-Optical}. \begin{center} \begin{table}[ht] \begin{center} \hspace*{-1.5cm} \begin{tabularx}{250pt}{|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline Make & Model & Architecture & Max RAM & eMMC \\ \hline Odroid & N2 & ARM64 & 4 GB & Yes \\ \hline Odroid & M1 & ARM64 & 8 GB & Yes \\ \hline \end{tabularx} \caption{Comparison of embedded computers} \label{compare-embed} \end{center} \end{table} \end{center} \section{Example Tracking Ground Station} \label{sec:hardware-tracking-ground-station} This is an example of a tracking \gls{ground-station}. It is a prototype, so there are lots of mis-matched, overbuilt/underbuilt parts. The full setup on tripod, can be seen in \ref{fig:video-enclosure-mount-tripod}, page \pageref{fig:video-enclosure-mount-tripod}. A close up of the setup can be seen at \ref{fig:video-enclosure-mount}, page \pageref{fig:video-enclosure-mount}, showing the Skywatcher telescope tracking mount, a Bosch \gls{PoE} camera enclosure, and through the glass the camera lens. \index{Skywatcher}\index{telescope}\index{mount}\index{Bosch}\index{PoE}\index{camera} In the background is a white antenna for \gls{GNSS} (\gls{GPS}) and a solar power setup. \index{GNSS}\index{GPS}\index{solar power} \begin{figure}[h!] \begin{center} \includegraphics[keepaspectratio=true,height=0.40\textheight,width=1.00\textwidth,angle=0]{video-enclosure-mount-web.png} \caption{SatNOGS-Optical ground station prototype.} \label{fig:video-enclosure-mount} \index{telescope}\index{mount}\index{camera} \end{center} \end{figure} The camera lens is protected by the enclosure glass, which is \gls{IP67} (XXX) rated. See a close up of the front of the enclosure and camera lens in figure \ref{fig:video-enclosure-front}, page \pageref{fig:video-enclosure-front}. \begin{figure}[h!] \begin{center} \includegraphics[keepaspectratio=true,height=0.40\textheight,width=1.00\textwidth,angle=0]{video-enclosure-front-web.png} \caption{Camera enclosure, front side, showing glass and lens.} \label{fig:video-enclosure-front} \index{enclosure}\index{camera} \end{center} \end{figure} As seen in figure \ref{fig:video-enclosure-left}, page \pageref{fig:video-enclosure-left}, the left side of the enclosure has a hinge for opening. The bottom white component is part of the telescope mount. \begin{figure}[h!] \begin{center} \includegraphics[keepaspectratio=true,height=0.40\textheight,width=1.00\textwidth,angle=0]{video-enclosure-left-web.png} \caption{Camera enclosure, left side, showing hinge.} \label{fig:video-enclosure-left} \index{enclosure}\index{camera} \end{center} \end{figure} Figure \ref{fig:video-enclosure-right}, page \pageref{fig:video-enclosure-right}, shows the right side of the enclosure. Two mounting bolt access points can be seen on each end. These are unscrewed with a hex head tool (supplied) to open the enclosure. \begin{figure}[h!] \begin{center} \includegraphics[keepaspectratio=true,height=0.40\textheight,width=1.00\textwidth,angle=0]{video-enclosure-right-web.png} \caption{Camera enclosure, right side.} \label{fig:video-enclosure-right} \index{enclosure}\index{camera} \end{center} \end{figure} The enclosure is opened from the right side, as shown in figure \ref{fig:video-enclosure-right}, page \pageref{fig:video-enclosure-right}. \begin{figure}[h!] \begin{center} \includegraphics[keepaspectratio=true,height=0.40\textheight,width=1.00\textwidth,angle=0]{video-enclosure-right-open-web.png} \caption{Camera enclosure, right side, opened.} \label{fig:video-enclosure-right-open} \index{enclosure}\index{camera} \end{center} \end{figure} Inside the camera enclosure, as shown in Figure \ref{fig:video-enclosure-top-open}, page \pageref{fig:video-enclosure-top-open}, is: %\begin{lstlisting}[caption={SatNOGS Optical Ground Station Components}] %\end{lstlisting} \begin{itemize} \item The Imaging Source DMX camera with Sony IMX174 CMOS. \index{The Imaging Source}\index{IMX174} \item Kowa 50mm f1.4 C-mount lens.\index{Kowa} \item Odroid N2 running \gls{Debian} \gls{GNU} \gls{Linux} system. \index{Odroid}\index{Debian}\index{GNU}\index{Linux} \item Odroid N2 plastic enclosure, large half, hole drilled for ad-hoc mounting. \item Blower fan on top, with power cable (came with Bosch enclosure). \index{fan} \item Fan, maybe not so useful, with power cable (came with Bosch enclosure). \item Camera mounting plate (came with Bosch enclosure). \index{camera} \item Camera mounting screws, M6x25 (?). \item Ethernet cable, internal, short white (came with Bosch enclosure). \index{ethernet} \item \gls{PoE} ethernet cable, external, plugged into \gls{PoE} switch for data and power. \index{PoE} \item USB 3 cable, internal, way too long, needs replacing, from Odroid to camera. XXX flat connector \item USB 3 cable, external, from Odroid to telescope mount. XXX large rectangle connector \index{USB} \item ``Custom'' 12V DC power cable from Bosch \gls{PoE} to Odroid. \item Assorted nuts, bolts, and washers for an ad-hoc standoff height. \end{itemize} \begin{figure}[h!] \begin{center} \includegraphics[keepaspectratio=true,height=0.40\textheight,width=1.00\textwidth,angle=0]{video-enclosure-top-open-web.png} \caption{Camera enclosure, opened.} \label{fig:video-enclosure-top-open} \index{enclosure}\index{camera} \end{center} \end{figure} The top of the enclosure shows weather protection and a sun visor. See figure \ref{fig:video-enclosure-top}, page \pageref{fig:video-enclosure-top}. \begin{figure}[h!] \begin{center} \includegraphics[keepaspectratio=true,height=0.40\textheight,width=1.00\textwidth,angle=0]{video-enclosure-top-web.png} \caption{Camera enclosure, top.} \label{fig:video-enclosure-top} \index{enclosure}\index{camera} \end{center} \end{figure}