About this product
Model: peg_prdg_focuser
Part Number: PEG-PRDG-FOCUSER
Pegasus Astro Prodigy Microfocuser
A must have for successful astrophotography sessions
Prodigy Microfocuser is a robust clear 3-inch robotic focuser which allows you to precisely and remotely control the focus of your telescope setup.
Its sturdy mechanical design ensures that Prodigy Microfocuser can lift up to 10Kg of equipment, dead accurate and flexure free. Focuser has a 25mm of draw tube travel and a clear aperture of 76mm / 3”.
The full 3-inch focuser drawtube accepts different types of telescope adapters such as Celestron SCT Edge, GSO RC types and refractor types.
FEATURES
- Zero Motor Backlash, Smooth, Low Noise Operation
- 76mm / 3" Clear Aperture
- Adjustable Rotation Either End for Precision Orientation
- Zero Flex up to 10kg / 22lb Payload
- Built-in 2 Port USB Hub
- 2x 12v Power Outputs
- External Temperature Sensor for Focus Temperature Tracking
- Optional Hand Controller
- Firmware Upgradeable
- Various Telescope Adapters Available
- Supported by ASCOM and INDI
- Weights 1.5kg / 3.3lb
Adjustable Rotation

Focuser allows adjustable rotation / precise orientation on both sides. This helps you to easily fit the microfocuser to your telescope and also place your camera with the desired orientation.
Available Adapters for telescopes

Prodigy Microfocuser can accept different types of telescope adapters. The adapter can be securely mounted and aligned on user’s preference.
Available (optional) adapters:
- Celestron SCT Edge C11, C14 - Can be used to Celestron Edge C 9.25 in combination with Celestron’s focal reducer only. Focal reducer has to be mounted first on the telescope. (SKU: PEG-PRDG-C11)
- GSO, StellaLyra, Astrotech, Omegon, Altair, TS or similar RC 10”, 12” , 14”, 16” (SKU: PEG-PRDG-GSO117)
- GSO, StellaLyra, Astrotech, Omegon, Altair, TS or similar RC 8” (SKU: PEG-PRDG-GSO90)
- Newtonian 10-inch (SKU: PEG-PRDG-NEWT10)
- Newtonian 12-inch (SKU: PEG-PRDG-NEWT12)
- Please contact us for inquiries about other telescope adapters
Industrial grade USB Hub and Power Ports

At the side of the Prodigy Microfocuser you can locate:
2 x Switchable USB2 ports
allowing the connectivity of equipment close to your focuser such as a Filter Wheel, a guiding camera, a motorized OAG etc.
2 x 12V Switchable Power outputs
Each output (2.1mm) can output up to 4Amps
A neat feature to tide up your USB and Power cables.
Each of these ports, USB or Power, can be switched ON/ OFF via the supplied software.
Unity Platform Support


Pegasus Astro Unity Platform is their new all around application. Our goal is to provide a robust and modern application that is going to support current and future products under one roof.
A modern frontend allows the full control of all Pegasus Astro devices.
Moreover, a REST JSON api helps developers from 3rd party software to interact with our products.
Mechanical Drawings


Please note that backfocus is 80mm (when drawtube is fully inside) without any telescope adapters. When you place a telescope adapter the total backfocus increases.
What's in the box
- Prodigy Microfocuser
- M54 Male to M54 Male Adapter
- M54 Male to M48 Male Adapter
- Temperature Sensor (0.6m)
- USB type B Cable (1.8m)
- Cigarette Lighter Adapter (10A fused)
- 2 x USB2 (angled) (0.5m length)
- 2 x 2.1mm Power cord (0.5m length)
Specifications
Input Power | Voltage (12- 13.8VDC) / 1.5Amp minimum |
Input Socket | 2.1mm / up to 10Amps (120W) |
Camera Side Mount | Different Adapters Available |
Controller | Embedded in device |
Thickness | 71.7 mm |
Drawtube Travel | 25 mm |
Weight | 1.5 Kg |
Supported Load | 10 Kg |
Clear Apperture | 76 mm |
Stepper Motor | Bipolar Motor with belt reduction |
USB Ports | 2 x USB2 Switchable (ON/OFF) via software |
Power Outputs | 2 x 2.1mm Switchable (ON/OFF via software) – 4Amps each port |
Step Count | 12000 *In Full step drive of motor |
Downloads / Manuals
The following manuals and downloads are available for this product:
Manuals
Quick Installation Guide
Product Manual
Prodigy Telescope Adapter Example Drawing
Prodigy Adapter Telescope Dimensions
Prodigy Camera Adapter Example Drawing
Prodigy Adapter Camera Dimensions
Software
Unity Platform
TheSkyX X2 plugin for Windows / OSX / Linux
Misc
Serial Command Table
Customer reviews
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