Hello fellow imagers,
I thought I would share my focuser project with fellow imagers from 'down under'. I have had quite a bit of interest in the the project from Australia and have already send a few kits south of the equator.
The project is an ASCOM compliant digital focuser and comprises of the following key components :
- ASCOM compliant software driver tested with many popular client packages such as MaximDL, ImagesPlus, APT .....
- Control box based around a powerful PIC micro controller and custom PCB
- Stepper motor with reduction gearbox
- Aluminium beam coupler to couple motor & scope focuser
- Manual motor control with user variable rate
- Temperature compensation
The best way to see what the project is all about is to check out the website :
www.dt-space.co.uk/SharpSky_Kit
Hope you like the project, will be very interested to hear what you think
Cheers & clear skies,
Dave (Bristol UK)