myDCFocuser Arduino Relative DC Focuser download

An Arduino based controller for a DC motor focuser solution. Replaces RigelSys/JMI DC Controllers. Windows application and ASCOM driver available. Works with most DC motor solutions (eg RigelSys, JMI, Orion, Skywatcher etc).

Feature rich and low cost. Build the controller for under $25.

(c) Copyright Robert Brown 2014-2025. All Rights Reserved.
Permission is granted for personal and Academic use only.
Code or portions of code may not be copied or used without appropriate credit given to author.

Features

myDCFocuserPro Windows Application for manual control of focuser
Can use in standalone or remote via USB connection
Dedicated myDCFocuser ASCOM focuser driver
Works with common astronomy applications via ASCOM driver
Controls DC motors from Rigelsys, Orion, SkyWatcher, JMI etc
Push buttons for manual control of IN and OUT
Two variable pots for controlling pulse length (time motor is ON) and delay between pulses
Use external power (6-9VDC) for powering Arduino and DC motor
Supports Relative or Absolute focusing
LED indications for IN, OUT
L9110S driver board support
Added Temperature Probe Option - Jan 2016
Jogging Control - May 2016
DO NOT DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE FROM OTHER SITES AS AN EXE/ISO/ZIP FILE - THESE FILES ARE NOT SUPPORTED AND MAY CONTAIN MALWARE

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Windows

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

User Interface

Win32 (MS Windows)

Programming Language

Related Categories

C# Hardware Platform, C# Astronomy Software

Registered

2014-12-24

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