Intersection of domains: Designing a remote-controlled dish antenna

Abstract

The advent of technology has instigated rapid advances in the field of communications, a prime example being the remote-controlled dish antenna, which embodies a parabolic design intended to intercept and concentrate electromagnetic waves onto a common focal point. The modification towards remote control mandates a core understanding of diverse technological realms as it involves an amalgamation of com-ponents and knowledge. This discourse probes into the nuanced design and implementation of a remote-controlled dish antenna, conceived around the core touchstones of a microcontroller and an array of complementary components. The research work signifies a compounding of several technological do-mains, including microcontroller programming, power electronics, wireless communication, and motor control, necessitating extensive proficiency in these areas and consequently, offering an invaluable foundation to the broader control system applications. The overarching aim of this research is to enable users to effectively control a dish antenna's positioning remotely, leveraging a Bluetooth HC-05 module for optimal convenience and accessibility. This revolutionary project relies on a PIC18F2550 microcon-troller, a high-performance RISC CPU with integrated EEPROM and SRAM, which allows for flexible data storage and retrieval. Considering its compatibility with a variety of peripherals, the PIC18F2550 emerges as a logical choice, significantly enhancing the system's performance efficacy.