The Falcon Rotator v2 is our new large aperture (M68) camera field rotator that impresses with its lightweight, low-profile design. Despite its slim profile, it possesses the remarkable capability to manage and accurately position even heavy image trains.

Operating the Falcon Rotator v2 is a seamless experience, thanks to its compatibility with classic ASCOM, native ASCOM Alpaca drivers and the Unity Platform software. This user-friendly design simplifies the process of automatically and precisely orienting your camera field, making your astrophotography endeavors significantly more convenient and efficient.

In stock
SKU: PEG-ROT-FALCON2

Introductory Price: 690 USD

Precise rotation

A powerful geared, low backlash stepper motor ensures that rotator will be precisely positioned to the designated degrees.

One Cable Operation

The rotator can be connected with a USB-C cable for both power and data, reducing complexity in your telescope setup. Additionally, it’s Wi-Fi enabled, allowing you to control your field rotation remotely from your mobile phone.

Rated load

Falcon Rotator v2 has been tested at 6Kg or 13 lbs of imaging setup. The mechanical design allows to custom tighten internall bearing that can easily handle high payloads with nearly zero flexure.

Quick Overview

  • Large Aperture: M68 opening on both sides

  • Slim Backfocus: 15.2mm

  • De-Rotation support: For Alt-AZ field derotation

  • USB-C Connectivity: Single cable for power and data.

  • Rotates heavy imaging gear. Up to 6Kg

  • Wi-Fi Enabled: Hotspot and Wireless 2.4GHz client support.

  • ASCOM Alpaca Support: Seamless integration with popular software.

  • Firmware Upgradability: Future-proof with software updates

Large aperture in a slim design

The Falcon Rotator 2 has an impressively low profile, slim 15.2mm backfocus thickness and features openings on both sides with an M68 (2.67 inches) x 1mm pitch thread.

The motor has been strategically positioned away from the optical axis to ensure it does not interfere with your equipment.

Field De-Rotation support for Alt-Az mounts

Rotator has the mechanical precision to achieve field de-rotation. Supplied Unity Platform calculates Rate of Rotation (RoR) based on the site latitude, target altitude and azimuth position.

By fine-tuning the micro-step drive control of the motor, derotation can achieve an resolution as precise as 5 arc-seconds.

Examples of images taken with Falcon Rotator & Derotation with a Dobsonian Telescope from one of our customers.

https://www.astrobin.com/fxtoio/
https://www.astrobin.com/c2r673/

Star and Solar tracker support

Rotator Firmware (v1.3) now supports both sidereal and solar tracking, allowing you to mount the Falcon v2 rotator on a tripod, align it with the North or South Celestial Pole (NCP or SCP) and track the stars or sun.

Simply attach your camera with a telephoto lens (or a small refractor telescope) to the rotator for a mobile, grab-and-go solution.

Ideal for travelers seeking convenience and high portability, the Falcon2 rotator provides a swift and ultra-portable setup for your equipment.

We are developing an AstroStat retrofit kit that integrates the Falcon2 rotator with your tripod, enhancing your stargazing experience with ease and precision.

ASCOM Alpaca Native Support

Falcon Rotator v2 offers Alpaca native support and a convenient web interface for easy smartphone control of your device.

ASCOM Alpaca outshines classic ASCOM drivers with its platform independence, modern web standards, streamlined installation, remote control capabilities, extensibility, and open-source options. This ensures superior compatibility and user-friendly performance, making it the preferred choice for advanced astronomy applications.

Falcon Rotator v2 comes equipped with an integrated web server that seamlessly communicates with Alpaca clients natively. This integration enhances the user experience by providing easy access to image-rotation control through ASCOM Alpaca but also monitoring from any device with a web browser such as a smart phone.

Cable Wrap Prevention

Rotator does not allow a clockwise turn above 220 degrees. It will turn anti-clickwise when it has to be moved above 220 degrees.

A nice cable wrap/snag prevention feature out of the box.

Available Adapters

  • Backfocus Thickness: 1.40 mm
  • Thread Length: 4.0 mm
  • M48 adapters have internal M42 thread.
  • M54 adapters have internal M48 thread.

You can purchace the adapters below:
from Left to Right:

Female Adapters

  1. M68M to M42F (ADAPT-M68MM42F)
  2. M68M to M48F (ADAPT-M68MM48F)
  3. M68M to M54F (ADAPT-M68MM54F)

Male Adapters

  1. M68M to M68M (ADAPT-M68MM68M)
  2. M68M to M54M (ADAPT-M68MM54M)
  3. M68M to M48M (ADAPT-M68MM48M)
  4. M68M to M42M (ADAPT-M68MM42M)

Supported By

ASCOM 6, ASCOM Alpaca

Rotator fully supports latest ASCOM 6

INDI Framework

INDI framework fully supports the rotator

Unity Platform Support

Pegasus Astro Unity Platform is our new all around application. Our goal is to provide a robust and modern application that is going to support current and future products under one roof.

A modern frontend allows the full control of all Pegasus Astro devices.
Moreover, a REST JSON api helps developers from 3rd party software to interact with our products.
As we continuously develop our applications, based on customer feedback, lots of innovative features are going to be added in upcoming releases.

In the Box

1 x Falcon Rotator v2

1 x USB-C Cable

2 x M68M to M54F Adapter

Technical Specification

Physical Size See mechanical drawing
Material Anodised Aluminium
Clear Aperture M68 / 1mm pitch thread
Steps per degree Supports micro-stepping (x2,4,8,16,32) – Default to x4 
Payload 6Kg / 13.2lbs
Telescope Side M68 Opening
Camera Side M68
Back Focus 15.2mm
Weight 0.7Kg / 1.54 lbs)
Connectivity USB 2.0 with USB-C
Operating Power 5V, 0.7A

Dimensions

Documentation & Software