Pegasus Prodigy Microfocuser
A must have for successful astrophotography sessions
Prodigy Microfocuser is a robust clear 3-inch robotic focuser which allows you to precisely and remotely control the focus of your telescope setup.
Its sturdy mechanical design ensures that Prodigy Microfocuser can lift up to 10Kg of equipment, dead accurate and flexure free. Focuser has a 25mm of draw tube travel and a clear aperture of 76mm / 3”.
The full 3-inch focuser drawtube accepts different types of telescope adapters such as Celestron SCT Edge, GSO RC types and refractor types.
Description
Zero Motor Backlash
Embedded stepper motor design ensures a smooth, low noise and backlash free operation. V-Curve points during automatic focus procedure are dead accurate.
Clear aperture of 3 inches
Prodigy Microfocuser has a clear aperture of 3 inches or 76mm.
Its drawtube can travel up to 25mmAdjustable Rotation
Focuser allows adjustable rotation / precise orientation on both sides. This helps you to easily fit the microfocuser to your telescope and also place your camera with the desired orientation.
Supporting Highweight Loads
Prodigy Microfocuser is not a Crayford neither a Rack & Pinion type. Its innovative mechanical focus design provides very high load support and accuracy with zero maintenance. Prodigy Microfocuser can easily lift up to 10Kg (22lb) of imaging equipment with zero flex
Prodigy Microfocuser can accept different types of telescope adapters. The adapter can be securely mounted and aligned on user’s preference.
Industrial grade USB Hub and Power Ports
At the side of the Prodigy Microfocuser you can locate
2 x Switchable USB2 ports
allowing the connectivity of equipment close to your focuser such as a Filter Wheel, a guiding camera, a motorized OAG etc.2 x 12V Switchable Power outputs
Each output (2.1mm) can output up to 4AmpsA neat feature to tide up your USB and Power cables.
Each of these ports, USB or Power, can be switched ON/ OFF via the supplied software.Additional Information
Temperature Probe
An external digital temperature sensor input is located on the side of the focuser. A digital temperature sensor is included in the package. The probe can be placed near the focuser so the exact temperature of the focuser / environment can be seen through the supplied software or ASCOM driver.
Expansion Port / Manual Focus
Prodigy has an expansion RJ45 port on the side of the enclosure. This port allows the connectivity of our “EZY Focus Hand Controller” for this product. This is an Optional Accessory
ASCOM and INDI support
Prodigy Microfocuser supports latest ASCOM and INDI framework.
Firmware upgrade support
Firmware supports re-programming via the USB 2.0 connection using upgrade software ((only available for Windows), for future upgrades which may become available. We constantly receive feedback from our customers and keep updating the firmware and software with new features.
Weight
Prodigy Microfocuser weights 1.5Kg / 3.3lbs
Unity Plaftorm support
Prodigy Microfocuser is controlled and configured from our Unity platform
Software
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.
TheSkyX X2 plugin for Windows / OSX / Linux
Obsolete software (please use Unity)
Focus Controller Setup v.4.4.5 (Sep/21)Technical Specifications
Input Power Voltage (12- 13.8VDC) / 1.5Amp minimum Input Socket 2.1mm / up to 10Amps (120W) Camera Side Mount Different Adapters Available Controller Embedded in device Thickness 71.7 mm Drawtube Travel 25 mm Weight 1.5 Kg Supported Load 10 Kg Clear Apperture 76 mm Stepper Motor Bipolar Motor with belt reduction USB Ports 2 x USB2 Switchable (ON/OFF) via software Power Outputs 2 x 2.1mm Switchable (ON/OFF via software) – 4Amps each port Step Count 12000 *In Full step drive of motor In the Box
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Prodigy Microfocuser
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M54 Male to M54 Male Adapter
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M54 Male to M48 Male Adapter
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Temperature Sensor (0.6m)
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USB type B Cable (1.8m)
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Cigarette Lighter Adapter (10A fused)
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2 x USB2 (angled) (0.5m length)
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2 x 2.1mm Power cord (0.5m length)
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