The NodeMCU code is slowly coming alive, while I wait for the first batch of PCBs to arrive from the factory. The board will have a small reset button that turns the controller back into an access point. Then you can connect directly to the wifi on the satellite tracker, access the setup page directly with your browser and supply the correct Wifi settings.
This way you don't need any special equipment or USB-connection for setting it up. Just plug it in and go, almost like a chromecast.
There are some different software choices on the market for controlling Az-El rotators, and it will hopefully be possible to control the hardware with more programs than my own android app.
What software do you prefer? Leave a comment if you have any suggestions.
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