Motor Mod SG6000 (SG2100, SG9120)
I had a motor that wouldn't respond to 13v commands. The dealer, Hypermegasat, sent me a replacement and told me to keep the defective one. Since I knew it worked at 18v, it was time to consider a dedicated continuous power mod, inspired by other Sat-Guy mods.
My inspiration: http://www.satelliteguys.us/fta-shack/174799-naughty-mods-i-dg-380-separate-drive-power.html :up
Anole inspired me to mod a 19v laptop power supply for this project. :up
I haven't gotten it on the pole yet, but it works on the bench using a couple of different STB!
Cool Beans!
Constant 19v means no slow motor!
I used a standard splitter with 90º elbows to carry commands to the motor and LNB since the pass-thru f-conector is now used for the power. I will put the splitter in a water proof (tupperware) box near the motor.
I put an F-connector on the gateway PS and use RG6 cable to go to the motor.
I believe the SG6000, SG2100, & SG9120 have the same circuit board. (not positive)
(I found a broken leg to a cap while I was there)
The pink lines show the trace path on the board.
I had a motor that wouldn't respond to 13v commands. The dealer, Hypermegasat, sent me a replacement and told me to keep the defective one. Since I knew it worked at 18v, it was time to consider a dedicated continuous power mod, inspired by other Sat-Guy mods.
My inspiration: http://www.satelliteguys.us/fta-shack/174799-naughty-mods-i-dg-380-separate-drive-power.html :up
Anole inspired me to mod a 19v laptop power supply for this project. :up
I haven't gotten it on the pole yet, but it works on the bench using a couple of different STB!
Cool Beans!
Constant 19v means no slow motor!
I used a standard splitter with 90º elbows to carry commands to the motor and LNB since the pass-thru f-conector is now used for the power. I will put the splitter in a water proof (tupperware) box near the motor.
I put an F-connector on the gateway PS and use RG6 cable to go to the motor.
I believe the SG6000, SG2100, & SG9120 have the same circuit board. (not positive)
(I found a broken leg to a cap while I was there)
The pink lines show the trace path on the board.
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