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DEEP SKY DAD FR1, Manual

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Intro 

Deep Sky Dad Field Rotator enables framing automation. This way you can fit the target optimally 
within your sensor size. 

Features 

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ASCOM supported 

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INDI supported 

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thickness: 17.5mm 

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weight: 750g 

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maximum payload: 8kg 

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M48 x 0.75 female thread (on both sides) 

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optional: hand controller 

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optional: M48 female to M48 male adapter 

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power adapter NOT included 

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Power requirements: 12V 3A (

not included

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PC connectivity: micro USB cable (

included

) 

Summary of Contents for FR1

Page 1: ...p Sky Dad field rotator Development was quite lengthy with many stages of testing different approaches Our top priority was preventing any tilt and still trying to make it as affordable as possible And now it is finally finished We have used innovative hybrid combination of precise milled parts and 3D printed circuit enclosure ...

Page 2: ...ur sensor size Features ASCOM supported INDI supported thickness 17 5mm weight 750g maximum payload 8kg M48 x 0 75 female thread on both sides optional hand controller optional M48 female to M48 male adapter power adapter NOT included Power requirements 12V 3A not included PC connectivity micro USB cable included ...

Page 3: ...d of power adapter can I use We recommend 12V DC power adapter as the units are fine tuned to this specific voltage However autofocuser will work up to 14V Socket specification tip positive 5 5mm x 2 1mm Should you not have 12V adapter at hand the units also work in range from 12V 14V without issues Current output of the power adapter should be about 1A but can be more it will not damage the flap ...

Page 4: ...p by step instructions for installing the latest firmware disclaimer Please follow upgrade instructions very carefully Deviating from the instructions could cause bootloader issues or in worse case unresponsive unit for which we are not responsible 1 Connect the unit directly to computer do not use USB hub In device manager check which COM port was assigned to it and write it down If unit is not r...

Page 5: ... be connected to the unit in some other program and tried to upload the firmware you will get Access is denied If you get timeout error try replugging power and retry the upgrade process Remote control Remote operation is supported via Micro USB cable or hand controller Below is a description of current control methods more will be available in the future ...

Page 6: ...omy softwares N I N A APT SGPro Voyager We will use N I N A for a short demonstration below Basic usage 1 Download unzip and install latest version of ASCOM driver from our website 2 Open N I N A navigate to Equipment Flat Panel 3 Select ASCOM Driver for DeepSkyDad FR1 4 Open ASCOM settings and select correct COM port 5 Click OK and connect to the flap ...

Page 7: ...ystem which contains 4 buttons a Reboot FR1 resets the unit b Firmware version currently installed firmware vesion in case you have ASCOM connectivity issues click this button INDI Linux In Linux you can control our flap panel with Deep Sky Dad FR1 INDI driver Basic usage Select correct ttyUSB device e g ttyUSB0 and click connect Below is print screen of main tab after rotator is connected ...

Page 8: ...8 FR1 Control Panel Windows If you wish to control our panel without 3rd party software you can do so in Deep Sky Dad FR1 Control panel ...

Page 9: ...ed button rotates it counter clockwise unless reversed All our products have 2 years warranty We will replace any malfunctioning units in this period free of charge Warranty does not apply to any malfunction caused by improper usage wrong power supply or physical damage to the unit The customer covers return shipping costs when sending back the unit for repair or replacement If the unit was purcha...

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