Genius connection to yaesu G-1000DXA

wp3a00

I need to know which wire or pins I have to connect in my Rotor genius using my Yaesu G-1000DXA rotor I tried to use 4 and 5 and it doesn't work any other idea or which one to use I think they are only 2 wire or am I missing some step?

Mike-VA3MW

Please reach out to 403A directly.

www.403A.com

Mike VE3CKO

OPPS, was looking at something else, it is pins 5 and 4, not 5 and 3

wp3a00

Yes, I have already done it, but there is something that is still not being explained clearly in the instructions. I have followed it as they are sent to me and I cannot get the Rotor Genius to work. I have a feeling that there must be a voltage next to these 2 pins and That's what I'll try to find out today...

Mike-VA3MW

We do not sell the RG and have limited experience with them.

As 403A is the designer of the RG, you will need to continue to follow up with them.

wp3a00

Ok Mike It only mentions it in case someone in the community does not have the RG configured with the yaesu G-1000 rotor but I continue to check with 4O3A for more information , thank you for you input...

Mike VE3CKO

At one time I looked into the Rotor Genius, do not own one but my understanding is that it just supplies the DC voltage to the rotator. That being the case, you would need to look at the schematic of the 1000DXA to determine what pinouts are for the rotator motor. I do have several 1000DXA and on page 16 of the manual is a the connection diagram showing the motor is on pins 3 and 5 of the rotator. Hope that helps you.

wp3a00

Perfect if I think that the pins I was using were not the correct ones according to what they sent me as 4 and 5 today I will try those pins 3 and 5 and see how everything works, thanks for your help

wp3a00

Yes I see too is 4 and 5 but idont why not working....but i check again today...

Mike VE3CKO

Have you tested with the Yaesu control box to confirm the rotator functions normally first ? Maybe the rotator is at one it's limits, and if the rotor genius is sending voltage at the polarity the motor will not engage. Try reversing, 5 - 4 to 4 - 5.

wp3a00

Yes is working perfect I test many time yesterday and today with the Yaesu control ....yes I use both pins in different area too ...

sschrack

Hello wp3a00,

Did you find a solution to get the Rotator Genius working with your Yeasu 1000SDX? I have the same rotator and considering replacing my older controller with with the RG. Can you share your results and solution and your experience with RG?

73 Steve N3MX

F4BPO

Hi All,

I reply on this one even if it is 3 years old.

I have just bought a Rotator Genius and can easily turn both rotator (one with small 12v dc motor for the Buddihex) and the Yaesu G1000 DXC by wiring the pin 4 and 5. Does anyone know how can I make use of the brake and also how to change the speed (increase the speed) of the Yaesu ? shall I apply more than 12v as I know it can range from 12v to 22v.

Thanks

Santiago Mejia HI8O

I know this is a really old thread and that we should contact Ranko (already on it), but I plan to buy a Yaesu G1000DXC rotator and have a RG I want to use with it. Is any of you already doing it?

73, Santiago

F4BPO

Yes I am doing everyday pin 4 and 5 to be plugged on RG and it works fine. 18v is quite fast while 12v is quite slow.

Santiago Mejia HI8O

@F4BPO are you able to send me pictures of your dips switch’s? The N/C specifically. I think the Set A it’s alright: all off except 8 for the G-1000.

BUt I don’t know what mine is not working.

73, Santiago

4O3A Signature

Santiago, manual is on https://4o3a.com/support/downloads
In manual, page 9 all is described for DC driven rotors. Very simple wiring. I sent you an email.

73
Ranko

Santiago Mejia HI8O

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Update for the group.

Following @F4BPO experience I decided to use 27v power supply and following Ranko´s instructions I got my Rotator Genius working with my Yaesu G-1000 rotator.

It has some hiccups from time to time, but its a network issue (not a RG issue), so I´m checking my network and changing all cables with new ones and doing some ferrite work in the shack. Manually it works flawlessly.

Thanks both for taking the time to help.

73, Santiago

HI8O - KB8SM