Introducing the Pegasus Astro FocusCube 3, the latest cutting-edge solution for fast, reliable, and precise telescope focusing in the ever-evolving field of astrophotography.
FocusCube 3 is a versatile, user-friendly device that provides accurate and repeatable focus control.
Features & Specification
Fast and Precise Focusing: Swift and accurate focusing for modern telescopes and cameras.
Automated Focusing with Temperature Compensation: Maintains optimal focus by automatically adjusting for temperature changes.
High Torque Motor: Can lift up to 6 kg even when pointing at zenith.
Low Backlash: Minimized play for precise focus v-curve points.
Universal Bracket: Fits various focusers (4mm to 8mm couplers included).
Digital Temperature Sensor: Monitors ambient temperature changes.
USB-C Connectivity: Single cable for power and data.
Wi-Fi Enabled: Hotspot and wireless 2.4GHz client support.
Web Browser Access: Control via web browser on any device, making it OS-independent.
ASCOM Alpaca Support: Seamless integration with popular software.
Firmware Upgradability: Future-proof with software updates.
Optional External Hand Controller: Ideal for visual observers who prefer manual control.
Adjustable and Universal Bracket for Seamless Focuser Compatibility
This versatile Universal bracket features custom-made holes and rails to ensure seamless integration with any telescope system.
Whether you have a refractor, reflector, or any other telescope type, the FocusCube 3’s bracket can be effortlessly adjusted to meet your needs.
High-Resolution Geared Stepper Motor
A high-resolution stepper motor coupled with a robust gearbox delivers an exceptional level of torque, effortlessly lifting and supporting telescope equipment weighing up to 6 kg, even when pointing at the zenith.
Meticulous attention to design and manufacturing has significantly reduced backlash.
Includes Five Stepper Motor Couplers
Five solid motor couplers are included with bore sizes 4-8 mm for connection to most focuser shafts.
Successful installation on the following telescopes
- Baader Diamond Steeltrack
- Baader Steeltrack
- Explore Scientific Focuser
- Askar Telescopes Focusers
- MoonLite Focusers
- Skywatcher Esprit Series Focuser
- Starlight Feathertouch Series
- Stellarvue Focusers
- Takahashi FS-60, TSA-120, Epsilon Focusers
- Takahashi FSQ & TOA Focuser
- Vixen ED81S
- William Optics GT71
- William Optics RedCat
USB and Wi-Fi Connectivity
The FocusCube 3 offers streamlined convenience. It uses a single USB-C cable for power and data, reducing the complexity of your telescope setup. Additionally, it’s Wi-Fi enabled, allowing you to control and monitor focus remotely from your mobile phone.
Notably, you can operate it simultaneously with USB or Wi-Fi, providing flexibility and ease of use for astronomers, all from the convenience of your smartphone.
Accurate and Repeatable Focus V-Curves with FocusCube 3
Autofocus using a V-Curve model is easy, precise and repeatable every time the autofocus routine is triggered.
Effortless V-Curve Autofocus: A Piece of Cake with FocusCube v3
The V-Curve results achieved with the FocusCube 3 are consistently accurate and reliably repeatable every time the autofocus routine is initiated.
The FocusCube 3 offers a hassle-free “focus and forget” operation, allowing you to set their focus parameters and continue your observations without constant manual adjustments.
ASCOM Alpaca Native Support
ASCOM Alpaca outshines classic ASCOM drivers with its platform independence, modern web standards, streamlined installation, remote control capabilities, extensibility, and open-source options. This ensures superior compatibility and user-friendly performance, making it the preferred choice for advanced astronomy applications.
FocusCube 3 has an integrated web server that natively communicates with Alpaca clients. This integration enhances the user experience by providing easy access to telescope focus control through ASCOM Alpaca and monitoring from any device with a web browser, such as a smartphone.
Connect to the FocusCube hotspot for instant access to your focuser’s control.
Upon connecting to the FocusCube hotspot, the focuser control is automatically spawned for immediate use. Furthermore, you can conveniently access it from any web browser by typing “focuscube.local” in the address bar.
This system-independent feature functions seamlessly alongside USB control and the EZY hand controller plug-in, providing flexibility and convenience for users across various setups.
Firmware Upgrade Support
The firmware supports reprogramming via a USB 2.0 connection using upgrade software, ensuring flexibility for potential future upgrades. We value customer feedback and continually enhance the firmware and software, integrating new features to provide an evolving and improved user experience.
Dimension and Weight
56 x 63 x 39 mm / Weight 280g
Unity Platform support
Full control of the FocusCube device can be achieved through the Unity Platform.
Different profile names can be used to identify each setup.
Software
Pegasus Astro Unity Platform, our comprehensive application, is designed to support all current and future products in a single, modern interface.
Our modern front end provides comprehensive control over all Pegasus Astro devices, ensuring a user-friendly experience. In addition, our REST JSON API allows third-party software developers to interact seamlessly with our products, enhancing their versatility and compatibility.
We are continuously driven by customer feedback and committed to ongoing development. Various innovative features are slated for future releases.
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