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by MacObservatory
Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: FocusCube & Motor Focus Kit
Topic: Focus motor slipping?
Replies: 1
Views: 3514

Focus motor slipping?

I have a remote setup 1500 miles from me, and don't have a way to check myself. Though there is someone on sight that can fix problems if I know what's going on. I have a Takahashi TOA-130NFB (4" focuser) and FocusCube 2. Just shortly after installing this setup and getting things to work. I ha...
by MacObservatory
Wed Apr 21, 2021 3:37 am
Forum: FocusCube & Motor Focus Kit
Topic: FocusCube temperature compensation
Replies: 9
Views: 10749

Re: FocusCube temperature compensation

I have been using it, but here's what tends to happen. Focus starts to drift worse until a refocus triggers with a % temp change or % FWHM change. Temps drop really fast here in Texas once it gets dark. This fast change means refocusing a lot. Screen Shot 2021-04-20 at 10.31.51 PM.png So temp compen...
by MacObservatory
Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:47 pm
Forum: FocusCube & Motor Focus Kit
Topic: FocusCube temperature compensation
Replies: 9
Views: 10749

Re: FocusCube temperature compensation

Any updates on this support in the ASCOM driver? While I can refocus every degree drop, it's time consuming, and doesn't keep all frames in focus. One nice thing about temp compensation is it gradually keeps the focus as temperatures drop without the need to refocus.