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Add zeroing instructions
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TheCatster committed May 22, 2022
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settings, you should see the ability to add radios and rotators. Add your Traxat
unit's IP address as a rotator, and keep the default port.

2. Power on your Traxat unit. If you followed the system service instructions
2. Traxat does not automatically zero. In order to do so manually, push the
pointer all the way to the left, and line up the motor as close to center as
you can.

3. Power on your Traxat unit. If you followed the system service instructions
when assembling, this is all you need to do.

3. Back in GPredict, you should see a small drop-down arrow near a map. When you select this, you will see rotator control. Click the menu.
4. Back in GPredict, you should see a small drop-down arrow near a map. When you select this, you will see rotator control. Click the menu.

4. You should now see a new window with various numbers. On the right side, you
5. You should now see a new window with various numbers. On the right side, you
should see the name of your Traxat unit and an engage button. Once you select
that, Traxat should start tracking.

5. For further problems, consider opening an issue.
6. For further problems, consider opening an issue.

** Building
*** Software
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The Traxat unit consists of 3D-printed parts, screws, stepper motors, and a
Raspberry Pi unit (preferably a Pi 4B+ for optimal performance).



The STLs for the 3D-printed parts are included in ~/hardware~.

**** Bill of Materials
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| 1 | Raspberry Pi 4B+ 1GB | Any Pi 4 can be swapped in |
| 1 | Each 3D-Printed Part | Parts can be printed in PLA or preferred material |
| 2 | Stepper Motors | Can use any stepper motor, but platform is designed for specified one |
| 8 | M3x? Screws and Nuts | Holds the unit together |
| 8 | M3 Screws and Nuts | Holds the unit together |

**** Assembly
1. Place your Raspberry Pi in the base, with power ports facing towards the side
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