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Originally Posted by vignesh1230
Okay. This might be a stupid question but, how does a stepper motor controller (the computerised kind that works with software like Starry night)? Does the microcontroller itself have the ASCOM protocol or does the controller recieve data via serial after being through the ASCOM thing. Im very confused as i have found 2 perfect stepper motors that fit perfectly on my telescope and would like to make it computerised.
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You will need more than software to interface bare steppers to a mount and a control program. You will need to buy or build a "black box"
Look at the Mel Bartel's system. It works well and there are drivers for it available. All you need is the kit of parts and some electronics experience to put it together.
There is at least one commercial device I know of "Synscan" and it will probably cost less than one you can make yourself.
Barry