A project by Clive Stachon, Pete I, Paul P and Robert Brown in modifying a manual 5 slot filter wheel to automatic using an Arduino Nano and stepper motor. Windows application, ASCOM driver and Arduino firmware provided.

Updated, reflecting new PDF and firmware and applications based on contributions from Pete. Project supports 4, 5, 7 and 9 slot filterwheels.

Features

  • ASCOM Driver
  • Windows Application
  • Schematics and Layouts
  • Arduino firmware
  • Instructions
  • Full indexing and Home slot support
  • Supports 4, 5, 7 and 9 slot Filter Wheels

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Categories

Astronomy

License

MIT License

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  • Can't compile when choosing ULN2003 board it gives an error
    Reply from myFilterWheel ASCOM DIY
    Posted 2021-03-15
    Thanks for the review, issue resolved.
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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Windows

Registered

2016-12-10