8 Pegasus Astro – Copyright 2016
Rotary encoder has two presets. The fast step (50 steps in every click of your turn).
and 1/10 reduction. (5 steps in every click of your turn)
Changing the presets is easy by pressing down the knob on the side of the device.
You can disable the encoder functionality by keep pressing the knob for two seconds.
Led will turn to orange and the encoder will not obey at your commands. Press the
knob one more time and you will enable the encoder functionality again.
Emergency Stop: When you press the knob, controller will cancel every motor
operation. This is useful when you need to stop the motor instantly.
LED Indications
Yellow Light
Knob encoder set to 1/10 speed (5 steps)
Green Light
Knob encoder set to normal (20 steps)
Orange Light
Knob encoder is disabled
Please note that rotary encoder is in operation in parallel with PC commands. They
both work flawlessly and update the exact position of the motor.
Technical Specifications
Supply Voltage
9 - 15V DC (12V preferred)
Motor Compatibility
DC motor - adjustable frequency PWM
Unipolar motors
Bipolar models
Motor Output
DC motor, max 1 Amp
Unipolar / stepper motors, max 2.0 Amps (1.0 Amps per phase)
Continuous output current per channel: 1 A
Peak output current per channel: 3 A
Continuous paralleled output current: 2 A
USB Connectivity
USB 2.0 Type B plug
Thermal Sensor Resolution
9-bit Celsius temperature measurements
Power Input Connector
2.1mm Centre Positive Socket
Motor Connector
D Sub 9 female connector
Dimensions
66mm x 66mm x 28 mm
