wifi-nSTEP ADVANCED Stepper Focus Motor Kits for  Ring and Helical Focusers

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• •  Full step and half step control from computer and display of step count, Supports Relative and Absolute focusing, forward and reverse direction.
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• • Store five positions for major changes in focus (e.g., camera1 to camera2 to eyepiece type '1' to eyepiece type '2'). Just focus once and save the position and a label for later 'GoTo' .
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• •  ASCOM has undergone a rapid transformation from Windows-only to a universal technology. Classic ASCOM has been a fundamental cornerstone of astronomy innovation on the Windows platform. Now we have ALPACA, a new way to accomplish the same things but via network connectivity and on any platform, even embedded controllers. Both ALPACA and Classic ASCOM seamlessly operate in the background of many of the products you are currently using. Both provide the same universal language so that any astronomy app/program can connect to any astronomy device which complies with the ASCOM standards. ASCOM has become essential through simplification and standardization.
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• •  ALPACA compliant devices such as the wifi-nSTEP can be network connected and communicate through ASCOM's HTTP/REST ALPACA  protocol. In the ever-evolving field of astro-photography where fast optics and advanced camera devices are essential, maintaining accurate focus is critical. Wifi-nSTEP’s built-in web server provides full integration into ALPACA that enhances the user experience by providing fast, reliable, and precise focusing of your telescope from an ALPACA  dynamic client as well as control and monitoring from any device with a web browser such as a smart phone or tablet. 

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• • Design: MODULAR - Buy just the components you need. Affordable upgrade path to more nSTEP features and online firmware improvements. Unlike all-in-one boxes, Modular design provides easy repair or replacement of components.
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• • Maturity: Since 2010 with over 1000 installs of our focus kits.  Fully checked out for compatibility with the most advanced Autofocus software, including ASCOM and INDI drivers.
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• • 12V power for stepper included.
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•  • Compatible with Moonlite, Robofocus and other uni-polar stepper focus motors.
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nSTEP Temperature Sensor

• • Optional Temp sensor: has its own dedicated port. 0.1 degree C resolution per measurement
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Telescopes change focus as temperature changes expand/contract the length of the telescope tube as temperature increases/decreases. Adding the external temperature sensor to the usb-nFOCUS adapter allows your autofocus software to and automatically compensate for these temperature changes. Unlike internal temperature sensors located inside the controller that are affected by the heat generated by the electronics, the external temperature sensor can be attached to the telescope to get a more accurate measurement of the ambient temperature.

Buy wifi-nSTEP and STEPPER focus motor  at the same time on our website and we'll include the temp sensor free.