Category: Electronics Projects

Modern Remote Loop – Next Project

My modern remote loop will sit in the backyard while I tune it from the shack. It will also let me play with some new toys.

Making a loop controller PCB is pretty straightforward.

After days of experimenting, it was time to move from breadboard to circuit board.

ESP8266-01 is the name of a great little WiFi module for remote control or sensing.

It’s been a busy few days, but I did manage to get the serial loop control running.

Shaw Internet Speed really has gotten faster.

Here is a narrated video of the motorized butterfly capacitor in action.

Here is my DIY butterfly capacitor motor drive design.

Here is my Mostly Printed Butterfly Capacitor, ready for use in a magnetic loop antenna.

My prototype motor tuned capacitor has been assembled.