My low cost L293D Motor Shield will do the trick for remote controlling a new loop antenna. You can use a stepper to tune the antenna with rotation provided by a larger DC motor. Read more
Category: Projects
Arduino Returns to My Maker Workbench
After four years absence, Arduino returns to my top of mind. Time to do some more remote motor control projects. Read more
Saucer Antenna Project Discoveries
To wrap up, here is a list of my saucer antenna project discoveries. This is a collection of useful things I learned along the way. Read more
Saucer Vertical Performance on 30 Meters
My flying saucer vertical performance turned out okay on 30 meters. On 80 meters, not so much. It tunes but is quite inefficient. Read more
My Saucer Vertical Mount
Take a look at my saucer vertical mount. A combination of parts recycling, 3D printing and experimenting. Ready to test, I hope. Read more
Flying Saucer Resonator Build
In this article, I describe the flying saucer resonator build using a 3D printer rather than sawing PVC material manually. It’s fast and cheap. Read more
Flying Saucer Vertical Antenna – New Project
I am going to build a flying saucer vertical antenna. Don’t worry, this will be a simple, down-to-earth project for my backyard. Read more
Magnifying Headlamp Very Useful
Both my wife and I have found a magnifying headlamp very useful for extensive close in work. You will find many cheap and cheerful models online. Give them a try. Read more
How Big Is Your Cable Collection?
So, just how big is your cable collection? Did you even realize you had become a collector? Do you even know all the cables you have? Read more
Radio Accessory Power Distribution Box
Another successful 3D printed gadget for the radio room. This time, I built an accessory power distribution box for a couple of dollars. Read more