{"product_id":"pegasus-focuscube-v3-motor-focus-for-celestron-sct-telescopes","title":"Pegasus FocusCube V3 Motor Focus (For Celestron SCT Telescopes)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA must have for successful automated astrophotography sessions, this Auto-Focuser is fast, reliable and designed with high quality materials and modern electronics. FocusCube can provide digital precise focus control from a PC. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device includes a stepper motor for very accurate position focusing with all the electronics and stepper motors enclosed in a compact-sized box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stepper motor provides high speed, focus accuracy, and zero backlash. Attach the FocusCube Zero to your Celestron SCT telescope with the correct adapter, plug in the power, the USB cable and download ASCOM drivers or the Pegasus Unity platform and you are ready to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT NOTES:\u003cbr\u003eFocusCube is a standalone device and includes full focus control functionality. No physical hand controller is included or required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDO NOT\u003c\/span\u003e pair it with the Dual Motor Focus Controller or any other controller on the market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDO NOT\u003c\/span\u003e connect this RJ45 port to the Ultimate Powerbox RJ45 Stepper Output - The RJ45 port at the back is only for the hand controller or the included temperature sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZero backlash stepper motor:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe embedded bipolar stepper motor provides a zero-backlash movement. The motor allows you to quickly move from any focus point to another. As there is no reduction gearbox the speed is suitable to move the primary mirror or focuser in or out at very fast rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEasy and repeatable V-Curve focus:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA V-Curve is the result of moving the focus of a telescope from an outside focus position into the focus and then further into the same direction out of focus again. With FocusCube Zero you can achieve a nearly perfect v-curve leading to a sharply focused image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSCT bracket:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA special shaped black anodised aluminium bracket, which is stiff and hard to bend, can be attached to most of the Celestron SCT telescopes. Pegasus has successfully tested them on the following:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron Classic \u0026amp; EdgeHD 6, 8, 9.25\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron Classic \u0026amp; Edge HD 11\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron Classic \u0026amp; Edge HD 14\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron RASA 8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron RASA 11\" (V2 - for V1 you will need a separate Celestron Retrofit Kit)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron RASA 14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFor Celestron SCT Telescopes:\u003c\/span\u003e Please note that Pegasus provides three different focuser adapters for the SCT range. The difference is in the metal pulley bore diameter \u0026amp; the screw length in the package. Before purchasing please ensure you have selected the correct type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that some older SCT series are not compatible with the SCT bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTemperature Probe:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn external digital temperature sensor input is located near the motor connector. A digital probe of one meter (3 feet) length is supplied. The probe can be placed near the focuser so the exact temperature of the focuser \/ environment can be seen through the supplied software or ASCOM driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpansion Port \/ Manual Focus (optional accessory):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocusCube includes an expansion RJ45 port at the back of the box. This port provides the input for the temperature sensor. An optional hand controller for manual focus control can be acquired separately for those who might want to add this functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eASCOM supported:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe controller is fully compatible with latest ASCOM 6 version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eINDI (Open Astronomy Instrumentation) supported:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePegasus Focuscube is fully compatible with INDI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial INDI Driver available \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/indilib.org\/devices\/focusers\/pegasus-dmfc.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirmware upgrade support:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eController firmware supports re-programming via the USB 2.0 connection using upgrade software, for future upgrades which may become available. Pegasus Astro constantly receive feedback from customers and keep updating the firmware and software with new features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnity Platform Support:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePegasus Astro Unity Platform is the new all around application. The goal is to provide a robust and modern application that is going to support current and future Pegasus products under one roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern frontend allows the full control of all Pegasus Astro devices.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, a REST JSON api helps developers from 3rd party software developers to interact with Pegasus products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor type: Bipolar stepper motor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklash: Zero backlash\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep angle: 1.8°\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold torque: 0.8 kp*cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetent torque: 0.18 kp*cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive: 16 and 60 teeth, ratio 1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage: 12 - 13.8V DC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower connector: Coaxial power connector 5.5\/2.1mm, tip positive\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB connectivity: USB 2.0 Type B plug\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand controller connector: RJ45\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal sensor resolution: 9-bit degrees Celsius temperature measurements\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: -40 °C to +80 °C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 52mm x 58mm x 35mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 280g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhats included:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eFocusCube Zero\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSCT Bracket\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTemperature sensor (0.6m)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eUSB type B cable (1.8m)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo aluminium pulleys (16 \u0026amp; 60 teeth) and one transmission belt\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eFour M3 x 6mm length screws (to attach the enclosure on the bracket)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree metric screws and washers (to mount the bracket on the SCT)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"SCT \u0026 EdgeHD 6\"\/8\"\/ 9.25\" (RASA 8\")","offer_id":54757575622991,"sku":"PEG-FCZERO-SCT68925","price":352.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"SCT \u0026 EdgeHD 11\" (RASA 11\" V2)","offer_id":54757575688527,"sku":"PEG-FCZERO-SCT11","price":352.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"SCT \u0026 EdgeHD 14\" (RASA 14\")","offer_id":54757575655759,"sku":"PEG-FCZERO-SCT14","price":352.94,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1924\/6275\/files\/PegasusAstroMotorFocusforCelestron_2.jpg?v=1743099653","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonastronomy.ie\/en-at\/products\/pegasus-focuscube-v3-motor-focus-for-celestron-sct-telescopes","provider":"Horizon Astronomy • Telescope Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}