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myDCFocuser-117-7.pdf | 2021-10-08 | 3.9 MB | |
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DC Motors.txt | 2016-02-28 | 1.6 kB | |
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myDCfocuser A DIY project - DC motor focuser solution based on Arduino Alternative to RigelSys DC motor Focus controller, works with RigelSys and JMI DC motors etc Author Robert Brown Date January 2015 All rights reserved Copyright Robert Brown 2014-2021 V1.06 // This project is protected by International Copyright Law. // Permission is granted for personal and Academic/Educational use only. // Software distributed under MIT License https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT OVERVIEW This is a DIY DC Motor Controller solution based on an Arduino, bread boarded and enclosed in a project hobby box. SPECIFICATIONS myDCFocuser Windows Application for manual control of focuser myDCFocuser Linux Application for manual control of focuser Dedicated myDCFocuser ASCOM focuser driver Works with common astronomy applications via ASCOM driver 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 DC motor powered by external power LED indications for IN, OUT L9110S driver board support L298N driver board support CONTRIBUTIONS If you wish to make a small contribution in thanks for this project, please use PayPal and send the amount to user rbb1brown@gmail.com (Robert Brown) All contributions are gratefully accepted.