Autostar Control With Dslrfocus. Anyone Do It?

[Davo3960]

Just wondering if anyone uses DSLR Focus with their Autostar controller. I just purchased DSLR Focus and while reading the manual I noticed it mentioned it can connect with the Autostar controller (which I have). Any good or bad comments? :shrug:

[JohnG]

Hi

I, among others here, use DSLRFocus, but I use manual control, as far as I am aware it will control an AutoStar Controller, and many others, vide the ASCOM Interface. I use Star Atlas Pro to goto whatever object, then use DSLRFocus to get my focus correct and to control my exposure sequences.

I have had nothing but excellent results using the program. Depending on what camera you are using, you may have to think about additional cables for long exposure.

JohnG

[Merlin66]

I'm about to try it out ( when The skies clear!).
Just purchased a 350D and built the parallel and serial cables ( the serial seems to work fine but the parallel for some reason looks a bit iffy)
I've got a TV systems EQ mount converted to Autostar ( DS motors etc) and use AstroPlanner/ TheSkyV6 etc. I'm hoping to be able to set it up to assist in getting autoguiding ( using a Mod webcam and/or ST4) for my new MkII spectroscope. It would be great to be able to set up a few stars for recording and have the telescope automated to pull the spectra ( I'll need exposures of up to 30min total per star!!!!)

Also re-buildng my 18" to a lighter Porter Split ring mounting ( should only weigh 40Kg all up!!) a bit easier than the dobbie, but still using Bartel drives.
Keep you guys posted.

[JohnG]

Ah, so your the cause of all the cloud here on the south coast of NSW. lol

JohnG