Budget DIY Satellite Tracking Rotor Build | Will It Ever Work?

In this video, I’m demoing my prototype DIY Antenna Rotor designed for Ham Radio satellite tracking. 📡 Technical Specs Chassis: Fully 3D printed in PETG for outdoor durability and UV resistance. Drive System: High-torque continuous rotation servos paired with custom-designed worm gears (zero backdrive). Sensing: AS5600 Magnetic Encoders for absolute angle sensing and high-resolution feedback. Controller: ESP32 (dual-core) managing the closed-loop control and motor PWM. 🛠️ The Goal Most commercial rotors are incredibly expensive. My goal was to create a "no-dead-zone" system that can track LEO satellites (like the ISS, AO-91, or SO-50) using affordable 3D-printed parts and smart sensors. The magnetic encoders ensure that even with continuous rotation, the ESP32 knows exactly where the antenna is pointed at all times—no limit switches required. Some of the Parts: ESP32 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4b... MG996R 360 Degree Servo - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2I... AR5600 Magnetic Encoder - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3E... 6007 Bearings - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3X... 32906 Tapered Roller Bearing - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3G... Radial Magnetized Magnets - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4s... ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 - Project Overview 0:28 - Mechanical Build 3:17 - Software Options 4:18 - Summary