Pegasus Dual Motor Focus Controller (DMFC) is a Dual-Motor Focus Controller that supports two kind of motor types.
Controller can switch motor mode from its software, Mode can be instantly changed from Stepper to DC motor and saved in controller’s EEPROM memory.
The driver supports all the capabilities of the controller including temperature readout, backlash settings, led and reversibility controls.
From the main control panel, the focuser can be moved in absolute steps using the controls shown above. Set the desired position in the Absolute Position control and then press Set to start the motion.
Alternatively, focuser can be moved in Relative steps Inward or Outward.
When the focuser is closest to the back of the OTA, it is considered fully retracted. Focus IN motion is always from larger steps to smaller steps (e.g. 4000 to 3000), while focus OUT is the opposite (e.g. 3000 to 4000). Therefore, when fully retracted, the focus position should generally indicate zero. Fortunately, even if the current position does not match what you expect, you can sync the focuser position to any arbitrary ticks position by setting the sync control in the main control panel.
All primary settings can be set in the Settings tab. All the settings can be saved by going to the Options tab and clicking Save under configuration.
You may set pre-defined presets for common focuser positions in the Presets tab.
The INDI Pegasus DMFC driver provides complete functionality for all the features supported by Pegasus including relative and absolute positioning, temperature readout, preset and configuration parameters.
It can be controlled from any INDI-compatible client. Illustrated below is the focus control with Ekos: