Pegasus Astro Prodigy Microfocuser

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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