Pegasus Astro FocusCube v2 Operating Manual Download Page 16

 

 

 

PEGASUS ASTRO 

 FOCUSCUBE V2

 | 1.2

 

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Position Limits  

You can set the maximum & minimum step position that the motor can go. This will enforce the controller to disallow a motor 

move to the direction you are about to exceed this limit. This is a handy option to prevent the focuser to fully move in or out. 

 

 

 

Move to the 

Settings

 

tab and type the numeric limit inside the “Minimum” and “Maximum” field. 

 

 

Click the “ON” to enable these limits.

 

 

When you try to exceed this limit the controller will deny to increase steps and it will notify you that the limit was about to 

exceed. 

 

Disabled Knob of the Hand Controller 

If you would like to disable knob on the side of the controller  

 

Press the knob for two (2) seconds.  

 

You can also disable it from the settings of the standalone software. 

 

Hand Controller’s both leds

 will turn on and the software will report the disabled status of the knob. 

 

  

 

Press the knob one more time to enable the encoder functionality 

 

Firmware and Software Version 

Useful information about the: 

 

Commands exchanged  

 

Software version 

 

Model of your controller (name and revision of the electronic board) 

 

Firmware version  

can be viewed on 

the “Information” tab.

 

Summary of Contents for FocusCube v2

Page 1: ...cope with great accuracy Fast optics and modern camera devices require automatic focusing in every small period of time as temperature can affect focal length and modify the optimal focus position Peg...

Page 2: ...3mm to 8mm 6 Optional Accessories Hand Controller Controller Care Controller is not waterproof and it should be kept clean and dry Moisture can damage electronics and connectors Do not allow solvents...

Page 3: ...e controller It comes with length of 0 6m cable with a RJ45 plug Probe measures temperatures from 55 C to 125 C Accuracy of the probe is 0 5 C from 10 C to 85 C The controller instantly detects during...

Page 4: ...on the computer or USB Hub the other end into the USB type B receptacle on the controller labelled USB Controller will be identified as FocusCube v2 revX and a USB Serial Port COMx will be appeared t...

Page 5: ...kywatcher Esprit Series 80 ED 100ED 120ED 150ED Skywatcher PDS 130 Explore Scientific ED Series ED80 ED102 ED127 ED152 Explore Scientific ED FCD100 Series ED80 FCD100 ED102 FCD100 ED127 FCD100 Explore...

Page 6: ...s soon as possible through email support pegasusastro com Please describe the problem in detail and we will do our best to solve the problem Most instances are perceived problems which are caused by a...

Page 7: ...00 400 Every stepper motor has a maximum speed or else it will jump and loose steps Pegasus Astro Stepper Motor support max speed up to 400 Sensor does not report temperature Check that sensor is in p...

Page 8: ...tro com support Please download and install the following ASCOM Focus Driver Focus Controller Stand Alone application USB Drivers FTDI INDI Open Astronomy Instrumentation supported Pegasus Focuscube v...

Page 9: ...cation Focus Controller Standalone application does not require ASCOM drivers and it can fully configure operate the controller The first thing you need to do is to select your Focus controller Click...

Page 10: ...stem Press Connect button located at the toolbar Application will connect to the controller and the Connected status will appear at the bottom taskbar Taskbar also displays the reported step position...

Page 11: ...controller will not move the motor Controller will only change the value of the reported current position This feature is very useful when you need to zero the position of the focuser or set another...

Page 12: ...d Use these buttons only if you need to quickly move in or out your focuser be careful not to exceed focuser limits In every motor movement final position when motor stops is stored after 10 secs into...

Page 13: ...emperature Existing environmental temperature and temperature readout over time chart can be seen at the Temperature tab You can easily check what was the last focus temperature so you will estimate i...

Page 14: ...esired max speed Click Set button on the right to push this setting to the controller Setting is stored in controller s memory WE STRONGLY SUGGEST TO LEAVE THE MAX SPEED TO PEGASUS DEFAULT AS IT IS OP...

Page 15: ...pensation will be invoked when the move in opposite of the compensation direction Just make sure the amount specified is more than needed to remove the backlash To enable backlash compensation set Bac...

Page 16: ...will deny to increase steps and it will notify you that the limit was about to exceed Disabled Knob of the Hand Controller If you would like to disable knob on the side of the controller Press the kno...

Page 17: ...ts own settings If you have multiple controllers you can launch a new profile set an instance name and use its unique settings for your motor controller Locate the instance launch button on the toolba...

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