This project provides Arduino and Python code for a miniature radio telescope built with a satellite dish and hobbyist electronics. It's designed for enthusiasts and researchers interested in amateur radio astronomy, enabling basic celestial radio signal observation.

How It Works

The system uses an Arduino to control stepper motors for dish aiming, driven by Python scripts on a Raspberry Pi. The Pi interfaces with an RTL-SDR dongle to capture radio frequency data from the LNB on the satellite dish, processed to detect celestial radio sources.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: Clone the repository. Upload MRTArduino sketch to Arduino Uno. Run MRT_PY4.py on Raspberry Pi.
• Prerequisites: Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi, Satellite Dish with LNB, Stepper Motors, Big Easy Driver, RF Bias Tee, High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, Low Noise Amplifier, RTL-SDR dongle.
• Resources: Requires assembly of custom hardware.
• Docs: Hackaday Write-up

Highlighted Details

• Utilizes common hobbyist electronics for accessibility.
• Integrates satellite dish hardware for radio signal reception.
• Python scripts manage data acquisition and telescope control.

Maintenance & Community

No specific community channels or active maintenance indicators are present in the README. The project appears to be a completed educational or personal project.

Licensing & Compatibility

The repository does not explicitly state a license.

Limitations & Caveats

The project requires significant hardware assembly and configuration. The provided code is from April 2020, and compatibility with newer hardware or software versions is not guaranteed.