Modify Skywatcher autofocuser for EQMod or APT control ??

[Altair8389]

Hi SGL,

I just managed to get my 1st ever motor focuser ! It is the Skywatcher autofocuser (from Rothervalleyoptics). I wonder if it is possible to configure it so the focuser is controlled by a computer e.g. EQMOD or APT (astrophotographer tool ); anyone succeeded or is it not possible ?

Thanks.

Magnus

[callisto]

8 minutes ago, Altair8389 said:

Hi SGL,

I just managed to get my 1st ever motor focuser ! It is the Skywatcher autofocuser (from Rothervalleyoptics). I wonder if it is possible to configure it so the focuser is controlled by a computer e.g. EQMOD or APT (astrophotographer tool ); anyone succeeded or is it not possible ?

Thanks.

Magnus

Hitecastro DC motor focus?

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/hitecastro/hitecastro-dc-focus-controller.html

[iapa]

On 02/04/2021 at 13:11, callisto said:

Hitecastro DC motor focus?

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/hitecastro/hitecastro-dc-focus-controller.html

I’ve used one of these for several years and it works fine

[Merlin66]

Magnus,

I have Six (!!) SW focus motors installed across all my scopes....

The ShoeString FCUSB adaptor works very well to provide remote focus control from the laptop. It includes the free focusing software.

http://www.store.shoestringastronomy.com/products_fc.htm

Edited April 4, 2021 by Merlin66

[iapa]

10 hours ago, Merlin66 said:

Magnus,

I have Six (!!) SW focus motors installed across all my scopes....

 

Thhptt

I have just three, all on reflectors, but with the Hitec DC focus.