#ASCOM FOR MAC SOFTWARE#
You have many choices on software to use with your FCUSB. If you are in doubt as to which one you have, please consult with Moonlite Their newer focusers use the tip and ring of a stereo audio connectorĪnd are compatible with our FCCBL-02 adapter cable. Older focusers used an RJ22 modularĬonnector and are compatible with our FCCBL-01 adapter cable. Moonlite Focusers made a change to their pinout sometime around 2013. The FCUSB2 will work with only FocusPal2, the FCUSB2 ASCOM driver, The FCUSB will work with onlyįocusPal, the FCUSB ASCOM driver, or the FCUSB FocusAPI driver. So, if you wish to run two focusers, you will need a FCUSB and a FCUSB2. It is identical to the FCUSB in all respects exceptįor its USB identifier. Problems with most USB devices is that when two of them are used, they will appear identical to the computer and there is noĮasy way to tell one from the other. Many astrophotographers need to use two focusers, one for their imaging scope, and one for their guide scope. However, there is no guarantee that this will work for all systems. Third-party autofocusing software and obtained decent results. Third-party software that supports the ASCOM Focuser standard will also work with the FCUSB using the FCUSB ASCOM driver.ĭC focus motors don't provide absolute positioning repeatability like a stepper motor does, but we have tried the FCUSB with
#ASCOM FOR MAC MANUAL#
Mouse clicks! For further information, please read through the FCUSB User Manual
#ASCOM FOR MAC FREE#
Using the free FocusPal software, you can control the speed and direction of your motor with just The FCUSB also eliminates the need for a battery to run your focuser, since the motor is now powered directly from Meade 1209, Televue Focusmate Driver, and WalterLee heliFocus. To date, the FCUSB has been tested with the JMI Motofocus, Moonlite DC motorized focusers, Orion AccuFocus, Motors requiring up to 100mA of current will work Such as the newer style JMI Motofocus, but can also work with 9V or 12V motors.
To focus your telescope without fumbling around in the dark for the focuser handcontroller.
If you are already using a computer in your observatory for other reasons, this provides a way for you The FCUSB is a product that allows you to control a DC focus motor (or any DC motor for that matter) by way of a USB portĪnd software on your computer. Thanks for your patience, and your patronage. Please realize that there may be times when I cannot respond as quickly as I would like to. I will do my best to fill orders and respond Now that I am retired, we do like to travel frequently. Shoestring Astronomy has always been an "evening and weekend" enterprise The Shoestring Astronomy Store - Focus Motor Control Products The Shoestring Astronomy
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