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Product Description
FocusCube v3: A must have for successful astrophotography sessions
Introducing the Pegasus Astro FocusCube 3, our cutting-edge solution for achieving fast, reliable, and precise focusing of your telescope in the ever-evolving field of astro-photography. In an era where fast optics and advanced camera devices are essential, maintaining accurate focus is paramount.
Quick Overview
- Fast and Precise Focusing: Swift and accurate focusing for modern telescopes and cameras.
- Automated Focusing with Temperature Compensation: Maintains optimal focus by automatically adjusting for temperature changes.
- High Torque Motor: Can lift up to 6 kg even when pointing at zenith.
- Low Backlash: Minimized play for precise focus v-curve points.
- Universal Bracket: Fits various focusers (4mm to 8mm couplers included).
- Digital Temperature Sensor: Monitors ambient temperature changes.
- USB-C Connectivity: Single cable for power and data.
- Wi-Fi Enabled: Hotspot and wireless 2.4GHz client support.
- Web Browser Access: Control via web browser on any device, making it OS-independent.
- ASCOM Alpaca Support: Seamless integration with popular software.
- Firmware Upgradability: Future-proof with software updates.
- Optional External Hand Controller: Ideal for visual observers who prefer manual control.
Adjustable and Universal Bracket for Seamless Focuser Compatibility
This versatile Universal bracket features custom-made holes and rails, meticulously designed to ensure seamless integration with any telescope system.
Whether you have a refractor, reflector, or any other telescope type, the FocusCube 3’s bracket can be effortlessly adjusted to meet your exact needs.
High Resolution Geared Stepper Motor
Equipped with a high-resolution stepper motor coupled with a robust gearbox, delivering an exceptional level of torque that can effortlessly lift and support telescope equipment weighing up to 6 kg, even when pointing at the zenith. What sets this motor system apart is its meticulous attention to precision, as the backlash has been meticulously minimized to achieve very low values.
USB-C & Wi-Fi Connectivity
The FocusCube 3 offers streamlined convenience with a single USB-C cable for both power and data, reducing complexity in your telescope setup. Additionally, it’s Wi-Fi enabled, allowing you to control and monitor focus remotely from your mobile phone.
Notably, you can operate it simultaneously with USB or Wi-Fi, providing flexibility and ease of use for astronomers, all from the convenience of your smartphone.
Solid Motor Couplers in Package
Package features a selection of five solid motor couplers, each featuring a different bore size. This thoughtful provision allows you to precisely match the coupler to your telescope focuser’s shaft, ensuring a secure and snug fit.
With options ranging from 4mm to 8mm couplers, you have the flexibility to seamlessly integrate the FocusCube 3 with a wide range of telescope setups
Other Features & Information
Temperature Probe
The FocusCube 3 features an external digital temperature sensor input on the focuser’s side, and it comes with a digital temperature sensor. This sensor can be placed near the focuser, allowing you to monitor the exact temperature of both the focuser and the surrounding environment in real-time through the included software or ASCOM driver.
Expansion Port / Manual Focus
FocusCube 3 features an expansion RJ12 port situated at the rear of the enclosure, designed to accommodate the EZY-Focus Hand Controller for manual focus control. This optional accessory allows users to enhance their setup with precise manual focusing capabilities.
ASCOM and INDI support
FocusCube v3 boasts full support for the latest ASCOM, ASCOM Alpaca, and INDI frameworks, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of astronomical software and platforms.
Firmware Upgrade Support
Firmware supports re-programming via a USB 2.0 connection using upgrade software, ensuring flexibility for potential future upgrades. We value customer feedback and continually enhance both the firmware and software, integrating new features to provide an evolving and improved user experience.
Unity Platform Support
Pegasus Astro Unity Platform is our new all around application. Our goal is to provide a robust and modern application that is going to support current and future products under one roof.
A modern frontend allows the full control of all Pegasus Astro devices. Moreover, a REST JSON API helps developers from 3rd party software to interact with our products.
As we continuously develop our applications, based on customer feedback, lots of innovative features are going to be added in upcoming releases.
We have successfully installed the Universal L bracket to the following focusers:
- Baader Diamond Steeltrack
- Baader Steeltrack
- Explore Scientific Focuser
- Askar Telescopes Focusers
- MoonLite Focusers
- Skywatcher Esprit Series Focuser
- Starlight Feathertouch Series
- Stellarvue Focusers
- Takahashi FS-60, TSA-120, Epsilon Focusers
- Takahashi FSQ & TOA Focuser
- Vixen ED81S
- William Optics GT71
- William Optics RedCat
What's in the Box
Specifications
| Supply Voltage | From USB (5V) |
| Current | 900mA @ 5V |
| Motor Output | None, Stepper Motor is built-in |
| USB Connectivity | USB-C socket (USB2) |
| Thermal Sensor Resolution | 9-bit Celsius temperature measurements |
| Power Input Connector | USB-C Socket |
| Motor | High resolution geared stepper motor (Step Angle (Deg) 7.5 / 120 Gearbox) |
| Dimensions | 59 mm x 50 mm x 44 mm |
| Weight | 260g |
| Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +80 °C |
Additional Articles, Videos, and Links
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