What's the proper way to use an electronic focuser?

[CaptainShiznit]

Hey,

So I just treated myself to a ZWO EAF from FLO. I was wondering what the proper setup and use of it would look like using APT and the gear in my signature.

Cheers

[Waldemar]

I am not familiar with this specific autofocuser, but normally you will need a program like FocusMax. Version 3.8 is freeware, but Version 4 needs to be payed for.

If you can not find the free version of FocusMax 3.8.20, (it is not supported anymore), pm me and I will send send it to you so you can see what it is about.

 

Edited March 5, 2020 by Waldemar

[CaptainShiznit]

15 minutes ago, Waldemar said:

I am not familiar with this specific autofocuser, but normally you will need a program like FocusMax. Version 3.8 is freeware, but Version 4 needs to be payed for.

If you can not find the free version of FocusMax 3.8.20, (it is not supported anymore), pm me and I will send send it to you so you can see what it is about.

 

Cheers for that, I might have to take you up on it. Can it not be controlled directly with APT via ASCOM?

[Waldemar]

12 hours ago, CaptainShiznit said:

Cheers for that, I might have to take you up on it. Can it not be controlled directly with APT via ASCOM?

You're welcome 
You will have to try that I don't use APT, so I do not know. Sorry

[TerryMcK]

There is an ASCOM driver for the ZWO EAF so it should work fine with APT https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software-drivers

Edited March 6, 2020 by TerryMcK

[bottletopburly]

On 05/03/2020 at 18:16, CaptainShiznit said:

Can it not be controlled directly with APT via ASCOM

Yes it can