Pegasus Astro FocusCube 3 (FC3-UNIV)

Pegasus Astro FocusCube 3

Introducing the Pegasus Astro FocusCube 3, our cutting-edge solution for achieving fast, reliable, and precise focusing of your telescope in the ever-evolving field of astro-photography. In an era where fast optics and advanced camera devices are essential, maintaining accurate focus is paramount.

Quick Overview

• Fast and Precise Focusing: Swift and accurate focusing for modern telescopes and cameras.

• Automated Focusing with Temperature Compensation: Maintains optimal focus by automatically adjusting for temperature changes.

• High Torque Stepper Motor: Can lift up to 6 kg even when pointing at zenith.

• Selection of five solid motor couplers, each featuring a different bore size. Allows you to precisely match the coupler to your telescope focuser’s shaft, ensuring a secure and snug fit.

• Low Backlash: Minimized play for precise focus v-curve points.

• Universal Bracket: Fits various focusers (4mm to 8mm couplers included).

• Digital Temperature Sensor: Monitors ambient temperature changes.

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

• Wi-Fi Enabled: Hotspot and wireless 2.4GHz client support. Single USB-C Cable. Allowing you to control and monitor focus remotely from your mobile phone.

• Web Browser Access: Control via web browser on any device, making it OS-independent.

• ASCOM Alpaca Support: Seamless integration with popular software.

• Firmware Upgradability: Future-proof with software updates.

• Optional External Hand Controller: Ideal for visual observers who prefer manual control.

This versatile Universal bracket features custom-made holes and rails, meticulously designed to ensure seamless integration with any telescope system. Of which : 

• Baader Diamond Steeltrack
• Baader Steeltrack
• Explore Scientific Focuser

• Askar Telescopes Focusers

• MoonLite Focusers
• Skywatcher Esprit Series Focuser

• StarField Optics Focusers

• Starlight Feathertouch Series
• Stellarvue Focusers
• Takahashi FS-60, TSA-120, Epsilon Focusers
• Takahashi FSQ & TOA Focuser
• Vixen ED81S
• William Optics GT71
• William Optics RedCat

Accurate and Repeatable Focus V-Curves with FocusCube 3

Additional Features

• Temperature Probe : The FocusCube 3 features an external digital temperature sensor input on the focuser’s side, and it comes with a digital temperature sensor. This sensor can be placed near the focuser, allowing you to monitor the exact temperature of both the focuser and the surrounding environment in real-time through the included software or ASCOM driver.

• Expansion Port / Manual Focus :  FocusCube 3 features an expansion RJ12 port situated at the rear of the enclosure, designed to accommodate the EZY-Focus Hand Controller for manual focus control. This optional accessory allows users to enhance their setup with precise manual focusing capabilities.
  
  
  
  
• ASCOM and INDI support : FocusCube v3 boasts full support for the latest ASCOM, ASCOM Alpaca, and INDI frameworks, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of astronomical software and platforms.
  
  
  
  
• Firmware upgrade support :  Firmware supports re-programming via a USB 2.0 connection using upgrade software, ensuring flexibility for potential future upgrades. We value customer feedback and continually enhance both the firmware and software, integrating new features to provide an evolving and improved user experience.
  
  
• Unity Platform support : Full control of the FocusCube device can be achieved through Unity Platform. Different profile names can be used to identify each setup

Technical Specifications

In the Box

• FocusCube V3 (1 on image)
• Temperature Sensor (2 on image)
• Universal L bracket (3 on image)
• USB-C Cable (4 on image)
• 5 x different motor couplers (bore diameter from 4mm to 8mm) (5 on image)
• Different sizes (Pairs of M3x10, M4x10, M4x40 M5x10, M6x10, ) of metric screws and washers
• 4 x M3x6mm length screws (to attach the enclosure on the bracket)

Manual & Warranty

Pegasus 2-Year Warranty