An ESP32-S3 WiFi focuser.
(c) Robert Brown 2014-2025, Holger M, 2019-2021. All rights reserved.
Code or portions of code may not be copied or used without appropriate credit given to authors.
Spreadsheet to calculate what stepper motor to use.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/documents/Nema-Stepper-Motors.xlsx/download
Spreadsheets to calculate CFZ
https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/documents/CFZ%20Spreadsheets.zip/download
Focuser Basics Guide (PDF) - shows how to derive the correct motor requirements for your system (mandatory reading)
https://sourceforge.net/projects/myfp2esp32-s3-focus-controller/files/documents/Focuser%20Basics.pdf/download
https://youtu.be/90KeSspN3e0
Features
- ESP32-S3 based WiFi Focus Controller
- Comprehensive user guide (pdf)
- Easy to assemble DIY or use PCB design (Download Gerber files)
- Wide range of applications for Android, ASCOM, INDI, Linux
- Remote Observatory support using DUCKDNS
- Support for Zero Lost Steps Controller
- Temperature Probe, supports temperature compensation
- Interfaces: ALPACA, ASCOM, curl, INDI, TCP/IP, JSON, Web browser, XHTML
- Options: Home Position Switch, Display, IN-OUT LED's, Push Buttons, Joystick, Infra-red remote control
- Driver Boards CL42T, DRV8825, L298N, ST6128, TMC2225/2209, ULN2003
- Motors - 12V NEMA and 12V 28BYJ-48 stepper motors (built-in backlash support)
- Servers ALPACA, Debug, Management, TCP/IP, Web Server