Pegasus Astro Dual Motor Focus Controller

Adding a motorized focuser to your telescope makes achieving focus an easy process. The Pegasus Astro Dual Motor Focus Controller will control your Pegasus Astro Motor Focus Kit (sold separately) to achieve focus quickly and accurately, so you can spend more time imaging and observing.

The Dual Motor Focus Controllersupports two kindof motor types.

• High ResolutionStepper motors(unipolar and bipolar) for absolute position focusing.
• DC motorsby itsPulse Width Modulation duty cycle control.

Controller can switchmotor mode from its software, Mode can be instantly changed (with one mouse click) from stepper to dc motor and saved in controllers EEPROM memory.

Manual and PC operation.

The controller can be operated by PC using its USB2 connectivity. A manual operation by utilizingthe digital encoder on the side of the controllersimulatesthe knob of your real focuser.Turn the knob as it is the knob of your telescopes focuser. If you press it, speed of the motor will be reduced to1:10.

Dual Color Indicator

A dual color light emitted diode (Green / Yellow) is fitted on the sideof the unit. Each color indicates speed and the led can be turned on or off by its software during an observing session. Keep it pressed to disable the knob.

Robofocus compatible connector pin out

Motoroutput is fully compatible with Robofocus” pin out. Output can drive most of the motors in the market. Take a look in our F.A.Q tab.

TemperatureProbe

An external digital temperature sensor input is located near the motor connector. Adigital probe of one (1) meter length is supplied. The included temperature probe can be placed near the focuser so the exact temperature of the focuser / environment can be seen through the supplied software or ASCOM driver.

Backlash Compensation

Controller can compensate the backlash you might encounter in your system. Although our motor has very low backlash other setups might need this feature. Backlash compensation is supported from a function inside controllers firmware.

ASCOM compliant

The controller is fully compatible with latest ASCOM 6 and can easily be controlled froma computer.

Standalone programsupport

The controller can be operatedby the standalone DMFC software. (Only available forWindows OS).

Firmware upgrade support

Controller firmware supports re-programming via the USB 2.0 connection using upgrade software, for future upgrades which may become available. We constantly receive feedback from our customers and keep updating the firmware and software with new features.

TwoYear Manufacturer warranty

Warranty coversthe controller device including the temperature sensor.

• Dual Motor Focus Controller is made to control the Pegasus Astro Motor Focus Kits (sold separately)
• Focus your telescope quickly and accurately using a motor and this controller
• Included temperature probe compensates for changes in temperature
• Features include autofocus, and remote focusing via PC control

• Dual Motor Focus Controller
• Temperature Sensor
• USB type B Cable, (1.8 meters)
• Cigarette Lighter Adapter
• Stepper Motor Cable