SteppirMan

Python SteppIR Controller by WA5ZNU

SteppirMan is a command-line program for controlling a FluidMotion 3-element StepIR antenna.

Download

step.py

Installation and Configuration

  1. Edit step.py and change the line 
    STEPPIR_DEV="/dev/ttyS0"
    to refer to your SteppIR serial device
  2. Save the file in ~/bin or /usr/local/bin
  3. Put your SteppIR into SteppIR protocol mode.

Use

step 14050
Change frequency to 14.050 MHz but leave direction unchanged
step 14050 .
Same as above
step . N
Leave frequency unchanged but change direction to "N" (normal)
step . R
Leave frequency unchanged but change direction to "R" (reverse)
step . B
Leave frequency unchanged but change direction to "B" (bi-directional)
step 21070 B
Change frequency to 21.070 MHz(really 21.050 MHz) but change direction to "B" (bi-directional)
step
Print out current frequency, direction, and element state: | elements are static and + elements are moving.

Future

If you have a 4EL SteppIR or SteppIR Vertical I'd be pleased to have your changes.

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