Rigel Systems wifi-nSTEP stepper cntrl wi wifi & buttons

Rigel Systems wifi-nSTEP: Advanced Wireless Stepper Motor Controller for Precise Telescope Focusing

Key Features:

• Full ASCOM Compliance: Ensures compatibility with popular focus control programs, offering seamless integration for automated focusing.

• Temperature Compensation Capability: Can be used with an optional temperature sensor for accurate focus adjustments in varying temperatures.

• Step Count Display and Control: Provides full and half-step control from a computer, along with a display of the step count for precise focusing.

• Versatile Power Options: Includes USB and 12V battery power cables, ensuring flexible power sources. Compatible with Windows xp/vista/7/8/10 through provided software and ASCOM drivers.

• Broad Motor Compatibility: Works with Rigel Systems, Feathertouch, Robofocus, and Moonlite stepper motors. Users are requested to specify their stepper motor type when purchasing.

• Modular Design: Offers the flexibility to purchase only needed components, with an affordable path for feature upgrades and firmware improvements.

• Proven Track Record: Over 1000 installations since 2010, demonstrating compatibility with advanced autofocus software.

• Customization and Responsive Support: Accommodates special user requirements and provides prompt, friendly tech support via email and online forums.

• High-Resolution Stepper Control: Gear coupling allows up to 9,600 steps per revolution in full step mode, and 19,200 in half step mode, catering to precise focusing needs.

• Efficient Focusing Speed: Capable of achieving a maximum focus knob rotation speed of 17 degrees per second.

• Ease of Installation: Customized bracket kits for easy attachment to various focusers, each kit containing all necessary parts.

• Expandability for Additional Scopes: Users can easily add bracket and gear kits to new telescopes, with the option to swap the wifi-nSTEP unit between them.

• Manual and Push-Button Focusing: Allows manual focusing using focuser knobs and integrated two-speed push buttons with independent control.

• Wireless Operation: Offers full focusing control from Android or Apple devices using a web browser, with position synchronization across devices.

• Standalone Functionality: Capable of operating independently with wifi-connected phones or integrated push buttons, eliminating the need for a PC.

• Minimal Impact on Telescope Weight: Adds only 250 grams to the telescope, maintaining ease of handling and balance.