Pegasus FocusCube V3 Motor Focus

Pegasus Astro FocusCube v3 Universal – Standalone Motor Focus
Introducing this cutting-edge solution for achieving fast, reliable, and precise focusing of your telescope in the ever-evolving field of astrophotography.

In an era where fast optics and advanced camera devices are essential, maintaining accurate focus is naturally of paramount importance.

Focuser Overview:
The below features collectively make FocusCube 3 a versatile and user-friendly device for achieving accurate and repeatable focus in astronomy, catering to both automated and manual control preferences.

• 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 move up to 6kg 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 2.4 GHz 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.

Key Features

• Adjustable and Universal Bracket for Seamless Focuser Compatibility – This versatile Universal bracket features custom-made holes and rails, meticulously designed to ensure seamless integration with most telescope systems.
  Whether you have a refractor, reflector, or any other telescope type, the FocusCube 3’s bracket can be effortlessly adjusted to meet your exact needs.
• High resolution Geared Stepper Motor coupled with a robust gearbox, delivering an exceptional level of torque that can effortlessly lift and support telescope equipment weighing up to 6 kg, even when pointing at the zenith. What sets this motor system apart is its meticulous attention to precision, as the backlash has been minimized to achieve very low values.
• Solid motor couplers included in the package – The package features a selection of five solid motor couplers, each featuring a different bore size. This thoughtful provision allows you to precisely match the coupler to your telescope focuser’s shaft, ensuring a secure and snug fit.
  With options ranging from 4mm to 8mm couplers, you have the flexibility to seamlessly integrate the FocusCube 3 with a wide range of telescope setups.
• USB & Wi-Fi Connectivity – The FocusCube 3 offers streamlined convenience with a single USB-C cable for both power and data, reducing complexity in your telescope setup. Additionally, it’s Wi-Fi enabled, allowing you to control and monitor focus remotely from your mobile phone.

Successful installation on the following telescopes: 
The installation of the Universal L bracket on a wide range of telescope focusers has proven to be exceptionally straightforward and swift, ensuring a hassle-free experience for users.

1. Baader Diamond Steeltrack
2. Baader Steeltrack
3. Explore Scientific Focuser
4. Askar Telescopes Focusers
5. MoonLite Focusers
6. Skywatcher Esprit Series Focuser
7. StarField Optics Focusers
8. Starlight Feathertouch Series
9. Stellarvue Focusers
10. Takahashi FS-60, TSA-120, Epsilon Focusers
11. Takahashi FSQ & TOA Focuser
12. Vixen ED81S
13. William Optics GT71
14. William Optics RedCat

Other Features include:

Accurate and Repeatable Focus V-Curves with FocusCube 3
FocusCube v3 Harmonizes with Leading Imaging Suites – NINA, SGPro, Voyager, APT, MaximDL, and More!

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 you observations without constant manual adjustments.

ASCOM Alpaca Native Support
FocusCube 3 offers Alpaca native support and a convenient web interface for easy smartphone control of your device.

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 comes equipped with an integrated web server that seamlessly communicates with Alpaca clients natively. This integration enhances the user experience by providing easy access to telescope focus control through ASCOM Alpaca but also monitoring from any device with a web browser such as a smart phone. 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 simply typing „focuscube.local“ in the address bar.

Additional Features

Temperature Probe:
The FocusCube 3 features an external digital temperature sensor input on the focuser’s side, and it comes with a digital temperature sensor. This sensor can be placed near the focuser, allowing you to monitor the exact temperature of both the focuser and the surrounding environment in real-time through the included software or ASCOM driver.

Expansion Port / Manual Focus:
FocusCube 3 features an expansion RJ12 port situated at the rear of the enclosure, designed to accommodate the EZY-Focus Hand Controller for manual focus control. This optional accessory allows users to enhance their setup with precise manual focusing capabilities.

ASCOM and INDI support:
FocusCube v3 boasts full support for the latest ASCOM, ASCOM Alpaca, and INDI frameworks, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of astronomical software and platforms.

Spec:

• Motor Step Angle: 7.5°
• Gear Ratio: 1/120
• Gearbox Step Angle: 0.0625°
• Steps per Revolution: 5760
• Motor Shaft Diameter: 5mm
• Supply voltage: 5V DC (from USB)
• Current: 0.9 A
• USB Connectivity: USB-C socket (USB 2.0)
• Hand Controller Connector: RJ45
• Thermal Sensor Resolution: 9-bit Celsius temperature measurements
• Operating Temperature: -20 °C to +80 °C
• Dimensions: 59mm x 50mm x 44mm
• Weight: 260g (enclosure with electronics)

Whats included:

1. FocusCube Focuser
   
2. Universal L Bracket
   
3. Temperature sensor (0.6m)
   
4. USB type A/C cable (1.m)
   
5. Five different motor couplers (bore diameter from 4mm to 8mm)
   Different sizes (pairs of M3x10, M4x10, M4x40 M5x10, M6x10) of metric screws and spacers
   
6. 4 x M3x6 screws (to attach the enclosure on the bracket)