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Control Operations
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Goto and Sync to celestial objects
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Automatic Meridian Flip
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User definable parking and homing functions
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Programmable Custom Gear Ratio.
User updatable
firmware
USB connection
Operating Temperature
Range
-20
≈
+40 °C
The StarGo Goto Control System was designed mainly for the Avalon Instruments M-zero,
M-uno and Linear mounts, but thanks to the programmable Gear Ratio and the special
motor kit, it also may be easily used with a variety of mounts from other companies.
StarGo’s design follows the most recent technological developments in this field. It consists
of a very simple hardware interface which facilitates a wide range of applications such as
the management of focusers, filter wheels, autoguiders, DSLR cameras, etc. without the
need of frequent modifications to additional devices. At the same time, it retains the ability
to be controlled by PCs, smartphones and tablets.
To make these characteristics possible, the StarGo Control System intelligence has been
moved to the external software which can be easily updated or modified to work with
different operating systems such as Windows, Mac OSX, Android and others.
The logical interactions of the StarGO Control System with all hardware and software
devices is reported in the following schematic diagram.
