YoctoAzEl Materials List (so far)

3D Sensor (Azimuth / Tilt (Elevation)

• "Yocto-3D":
  http://www.yoctopuce.com/EN/products/usb-position-sensors/yocto-3d ($55 USD)
• PicoFlex Connectors:
  http://www.yoctopuce.com/EN/products/accessories-and-connectors/picoflex-u10 (2 each $18 USD)
• RJ45_adapters:
  http://www.yoctopuce.com/EN/products/accessories-and-connectors/rj45-adapter (2 each $20 USD)

Data Transmission from 3D Sensor to PC

• USB directly from the sensor (cost of cable(s))
• Just requires a USB cable or USB Repeater/Extender
• Ethernet USB Hub (See also post 1, post 2) ($110 USD)
• http://www.yoctopuce.com/EN/products/extensions-and-networking/yoctohub-ethernet
• Netgear FS108PNA (Power on Equipment, Power over Ethernet) ($60 USD)
• From Amazon
• Wireless (G) USB Hub ($113 USD)
• http://www.yoctopuce.com/EN/products/extensions-and-networking/yoctohub-wireless-g

Tower Mounted NEMA (4) Box (weather-tight)

• Bud Industries Model # SNB3731 Mouser ($55 USD, I got mine new on Ebay for ($20 USD)

Rotor Controller (USB) ($90 USD)

• http://www.robotshop.com/en/usb-roboclaw-2x15a-brushed-dc-motor-controller.html

MISC BITS

• CAT6 for Ethernet and Splitting between Sensor (head/base)
• NEMA (4) Box (to mount things outside)
• PVC (if you so choose) Aluminum NEMA 4 enclosure would be better!
• NEMA 4, BOX ALUM NATURAL 6.89"L X 3.15"W
• http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=377-1740-ND
• If you use the Yocto-Ethernet you will likely also want to use a PoE type Network Switch.  This provides Power to the Yocto-Ethernet (and) Yocto-3D via same.  I'm using a Netgear FS108PNA like this one.
• Belden 9842 (rs-485, 90% shielded braid, tin foil (dbl shield, twisted pair) $1.64 USD / Foot. Can be found here: http://www.prowireandcable.com/ib/belden-9842/9842/ Used to shield sensor "head" data from RF on it's way to the base.
• Toriods
• 27C1651 $6.51 each (doughnut 2")
• www.newark.com
• 73K6078 $1.82 each (snap on)
• www.newark.com