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Model: atik_basePart Number: ATK0182
Increasingly, astronomers are seeking to improve the portability and convenience of their imaging. ATIKbase is a small computer that can be mounted to your telescope to conveniently control cameras and other hardware from your portable devices. The software is a collaboration with Ikarus Technologies to create a custom version of their highly regarded StellaMate system which gives the following abilities:
In addition to the above features the ATIKbase goes further and provides some benefits that enhance the user experience:
Good unit, but it's basically a regular stellarmate with an added 'hat' on the Rasberry Pi to provide an ST4 driver, focusser driver, and 12v dc power distribution and a 12v to 5v dc-dc converter for the Pi. I've been fairly satisfied with it but my biggest gripe is that I have never managed to get the 9 pin D-sub focuser to talk to my Lakeside focus motor using KStars/Ekos (INDI). I'm still working on it, but without sucess so far: which means that the added 'hat' is essentially an expensive 12v power distribution node. Shame about the plastic cover as well.
Expensive but at least of decent quality and of a good brand.