What’s better than using SatFinder by Maciej Grzegorczyk? Well, try it on a big screen, on your PC or Mac, with BlueStacks to see the difference.
SatFinder is a straight-up practical tool for pointing a satellite dish without guessing. It figures out azimuth, elevation, and LNB skew based on the user’s location and the satellite they pick, then shows those numbers alongside a clear map view. There is a built in compass that lines up a green phone direction with a red target, so when those overlap the dish should be facing the right way. Calibration matters, so it nudges the user to do that every time. There is also an augmented reality view that puts the satellite position on the camera feed, which is neat when the device has the right sensors.
Setup is simple but specific. Location and internet need to be on, and getting a fix indoors is rough, so a window or outside usually helps. The satellite list only shows ones above the horizon, and the important detail is the orbital position, not the name. Pick one, and the app instantly updates the angles and the map pointer. On phones, it is very hands-on. On a PC with BlueStacks, it turns into a comfy planning screen. The wide monitor makes the map and the tiny degree numbers easier to read, and flipping through satellites with a mouse is quick. Compass and AR features may be limited on a desktop if there is no magnetometer or camera, but for checking angles and skew from a desk before climbing a ladder, it does the job without fuss.
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