LIDL Satellite System: Multiple Satillite Reception without moving dish.

taung wrote:

Thanks for that; what type of dish do you have and where did you get the multi-LNB holder from? I've been looking for a multi-LNB (universal) holder in Ireland but can't get one anywhere.....

I've got my DISeqC switch already; you shouldn't find it difficult to set up, just take three cable feeds from each LNB to switch and connect switch output to receiver. On the LIDL receiver side you just need to specify which LNB (1/2/3) to use for each channel on the 'Edit' channels menu.

Hi
I made one out of "mecano" type metal strip used in building industry and "mupro" plumbing clamps, perfect fit for 40mm collar. Not very heavy. Long bolts with extra locknuts give diff height adjustments etc.,
search for my posts under "multi lnb" here. 4 satellites on 3 LNBs.
I was sad enough to take a photo before installation ...available if wanted.
Again as a novice ,all done with help from the guys here.

t

inigo wrote:

Please, I'd like to have a look as I'm thinking of doing it myself...

taung Hi Tapest,

Checked out your postings, well done there. Could you please post photo of your meccano holder so as I don't have to re-invent whell?

SkepticOne
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Originally Posted by taung
Hi Tapest,

Checked out your postings, well done there. Could you please post photo of your meccano holder so as I don't have to re-invent whell?
Would be interested in the photo too. What is the proper name for the meccano strip, btw? (just in case it is not understood by the salesperson).

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OK Guys ...You asked for it. Sorry about delay in getting back to you. I filed them away too well and had trouble locating them.
The mecano strip I used comes in a roll, and diff widths. Single lengths are available for car shops but are heavier / more rigid.
The stuff I used is from builders yard... And the central " U " to wrap around LNB arm is the top half of an electrical "saddle" used to hold metal conduit to wall. And the beauty is they're all galvanised,so no rusting. Get rust proof bolts or if you used "Threaded Bar" (widely available) spray with galvanise spray or nearly as good women's hair spray ( the cheapest and stickier the better)

Note I cut 3 slots in mecano strip to give adjustment and bent the strip where the "U" is in vice (vicegrip and a small piece flat steel will do) to roughly the same off-set angle as LNB is on original arm.
If doing it again I would cut the slots as long as possible.
For your measurments, I found from central astra 1 LNB, astra 2 and hotbird LNBs are 5" and 3" distant from central LNB, LNB centre to LNB centre....That's your rough starting point. Strip is too long at 12 "
Hopes this helps
Sorry about being long winded
Once again I'm a newbie...can't get any time to play with the sats. The above only possible with generous help from the guys on boards...and their inexaustable patience.

NOW I know I'm going to regret the following....I have a little strip left ..I said a little..,if anyone in Dublin is in need and can't get any, but please try yourself

tapest

snaps wrote:

Fantastic adaption. My multi LNB arm is homemade as well but I have a Lenson Heath dish!

Thx for compliment...but the lads here helped.
"Lenson Heath dish!" Whats the diff.??..should still work
I really should take it down again, and using it as guide make another one to exact measurements, thus saving weight.
t

dublinli wrote:

does the ready made lnb holder not do the job

Yes ..If you want to receive ONE satellite...but if you want to receive more....
As I say " Why have a hundred channels you can't understand, when you can have a thousand" lol
t

taung wrote:

Got my home-made multi-LNB system up and running without too much bother. The calculated distance between the LNBs had to be reduced from 21.36 [cm] to about 19 [cm] and I had to put Astra 2 LNB shown on left below higher up than the Hotbird LNB (I guess Astra 2 has a lower orbit?).

So thanks for your inspiration Tapest and a very big thanks to those 'professional' guys at Zintek Systems in Tallaght for giving me the following advice;

1. The LIDL dish will fall over if you put more than one LNB on it
2. The LIDL dish doesn't have sufficient gain for more than one LNB
3. There is no such thing as a 'universal' multi-LNB holder.

The Hotbird signal was coming in at 70% strength and the Astra 2 signal (BBC) was a whopping 92%!!!

Here's hoping it won't be long before RTE/TV3/TG4/UTV(ITV)/C4 go Free-To-Air and I can get rid of ntl: altogether!

Ah Shucks!!!
Hee Hee! Don't ya just love it.
I have 2 bones to pick with you...lol
a) Your effort is prettier than mine.....so take it down immediately.
b) What about the big hole in the middle where the original LNB goes. One more LNB and Astra 1@ 19 degrees is there for the begging
t

with one LNB you can only receive one satellite at any one time.

pjq wrote:

I cant find the Astra 2 signal ( when pointing at Astra1 ), given up and pointed the dish at Astra 2 and within minutes Astra 1 was there , now happy to have Astra 1 & 2 working ( both at 93%) but cant get Hotbird while Im pointing at the blasted Astra 2 ??
I have a sat finder but is there a trick to finding Astra 2 ?