Starlight Instruments is proud to release its new Electronic Focusing System.The Focuser Boss II digital kit works through any ASCOM compliant software, such as Maxim DL, FocusMax, SG Pro, and CCD Soft.
The Focuser Boss IS compatible with a Mac through SkyX with a daily build 7315 or later.
This system comes standard with the digital hub and the motor(s) can be selected from the drop down menu.
The HSM20 will fit any Feather Touch Micro Focuser, Feather Touch retrofit pinion assembly upgrade, or 2.0"" Feather Touch Crayford focuser.
The HSM30 will fit any 2.5"", 3.0"" or 2.0"" Feather Touch Rack/Pinion focuser, and Astro Physics 2.7"" with Feather Touch pinion assembly upgrade.
The HSM35 will fit any 3.5"" Feather Touch focuser, Astro Phyics 3.5"" and 4.0"" with Feather Touch pinion assembly upgrade.
The WIFI option allows you to control the focuser via Smart phone or IPAD. Your phone can be used to control the focuser and the hand controller is not needed unless you want to use both a Smart phone and Hand Controller
The push buttons on the Hand Controller can be used to move the focuser in or out.
The Temperature Sensor is used to compensate the focuser for changes in temperature.
The 2nd focuser control board is used to control 2 Feather Touch focusers simultaneously.
Focuser Boss II Installation Setup Instructions
Focuser Boss II Software
USB-to-Serial Converter Driver Download
CCDSoft Instructions
Focuser Boss II Firmware update instructions
Handy Motor Installation Instructions
Photo of installed Handy Motor
Complete setup of Focuser Boss II digital kit
Controlling Focuser Boss II w/WiFi on C-6
Installation of HSM motor