Focusmotor rj9 control

[Robindonne]

Im not sure if the rj10 is the correct connector. (The small old telephone connector). I’m planning to install an Orion accufocuser on my scope.

is it possible to connect to- and control these small motors with a system like stellarium?   
 

Perhaps any of you got these working other then with the 4-button remote controller.   
 

I assume the asiair doesnt accept it but if Stellarium does, i will consider to swap the whole asiair for stellarium.   The list of restrictions of asiair is getting a bit long.

 

thx for any advice.  

Edited September 3, 2020 by Robindonne

[Merlin66]

RJ9 connector.

I have fitted these motors to all my solar scopes.

ShoeString astronomy have a PC interface FCUSB http://www.store.shoestringastronomy.com/products_fc.htm

I use this to "semi-remotely" control the focus motor. Never tried it but it should be recognised as a focus motor by other ASCOM programs.

For the "local" scopes I just use a 5mtr phone extension cable fitted with RJ9 connectors between the handcontroller and the focus motor.

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You have many choices on software to use with your FCUSB. You can use any third-party software that supports the ASCOM Focuser standard, or you can use FocusPal from Shoestring Astronomy.

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[brown_rb]

You can build this controller, which also has ascom driver and windows application, which will drive dc motors

https://sourceforge.net/projects/mydcfocuserrelativedcfocuser/

 

[Robindonne]

8 hours ago, Merlin66 said:

RJ9 connector.

I have fitted these motors to all my solar scopes

Thanks.  I knew i might be wrong about the rj10.    Oke only solarscopes for a reason?   Aren’t they not that good for your mainscopes.  Many thanks for the link.   Very helpful

[Robindonne]

1 hour ago, brown_rb said:

You can build this controller, which also has ascom driver and windows application, which will drive dc motors

https://sourceforge.net/projects/mydcfocuserrelativedcfocuser/

 

Also many thanks.   I might dive into this project.  

[Merlin66]

The main telescope is set up for spectroscopy.

The solar scopes H alpha, CaK and white light need focus motors to allow me to work inside the office.

The motor is belt driven to the 10:1 knob for fine control.

 

Edited September 3, 2020 by Merlin66