Baader Planetarium

Super Erweiterung, um am Steeldrive Controller noch eine zusätzliche Cinch-Buchse für die Stromversorgung von weiterem Zubehör zu haben. Die Leistung kann über die Software leicht gesteuert werden und liegt standardmäßig bei 5W. Der größte Minuspunkt ist eigentlich nur, dass der Controller nicht standardmäßig über eine Cinchverbindung verfügt oder wenigstens dieses Zubehör nicht von vorneherein beim Controller dabei ist.

Super Produkt. Ich hatte zuerst Angst die Löcher in meinem C8N zu bohren, aber die Schablone macht es richtig einfach. Fokussieren lässt sich super damit. Cheers. Fares

Alles ok. Gekauft in Kombination mit Steel track.

Mit dem Kauf des Baader Steeltrack habe ich mir mehr Stabilität vor allem in der Fixierung meiner Canon EOS 6D Vollformatkamera am Okularauszug meines Newton erwartet und wurde auch nicht enttäuscht. Vor allem auch in Kombination mit dem 2" ClickLock erhält man eine stabile Lösung die wirklich fest hält. Die Montage des Steeltrack am Newton ist allerdings nichts für "schwache" Nerven. Die Bohrungen sind zwar rasch gesetzt, aber die Fixierung der Versabase war nicht ganz einfach. In meinem Fall ist der Durchmesser des Tubus gerade an der Grenze der Montagemöglichkeiten. Die beiliegenden Abstandstreifen bieten zwar eine gute Auflage, die Schrauben aber dann von innen durch die Bohrungen in die V2A-Druckstücke einzuschrauben bedurfte einiger "Fingerverrenkungen". Schlussendlich hat es aber geklappt. Am nächsten Tag gab es dann auch das first light für den Steeltrack und alles funktionierte ganz tadellos. Wie gesagt auch das ClickLock System ist einfach super, früher musste ich ein paar mal die Klemmschrauben weiter lösen um endlich den 2" Einschub mit der Kamera und allen Zusätzen einfädeln zu können. Jetzt einfach einsetzen und festklemmen - passt. Also daher für das ganze System eine 5-Stern Bewertung.

I bought this to link the camera side M82 female thread on the large Riccardi Reducer to my M68 imaging train including the UFC system. It now works well (see image) but I had to deal with two issues: 1. My copy is an extremely tight fit on my copy of the Riccardi Reducer. At first I thought the thread on one of the parts was damaged as I could only get half a turn on but having gone over both with a magnifying glass it was clear that both threads were OK. I had to use some suitable lubricant (WD40) and a large jam jar opener to slowly loosen up the link and now I can screw it on by hand. Of course the last thing you want is a loose fit but I think the tolerance is a bit low on the diameters. 2. On the M68 side the details of the thread geometry as such that while you get a good lock with the M68 male telescope side adapter of the UFC system (two whole 360 turns), with the TS-optics M68 adapters only about a single turn is available due to differences in thread positioning.

Works as designed. No issues so far. You only have to be a little bit careful with the fragile pins. Esp. when plugging in in the dark, but since it is a multipurpose port, multiple pins are required. Only total power supplied for the dew heater was a little bit low in the first controller hardware version, but it has been increased with latest version. Issue fixed :)

Very useful to attach to OTA directly to get current tube temperature. In combination of the round one for ambient air temp a perfect team. I have 3D printed some tube rings with matching spaces to attach the temp sensors to the scope, which makes temp reading more precise and repeatable.

I am using three holders for three controllers and I love them. Extremely useful if you operate the scope remotely, since you can fix the controller to the scope and optimize the wiring without the danger that lose and swinging cables impact accuracy or tangle. A must have for remote scopes.

I am using 3 controller and motor units now for more than a year on three scopes: Meade LX 200 with a SteelTrack focuser, TEC 140 ED with Feathertouch and an TS 80/460. Controller: It is crafted from a solid aluminum block and is very stable. The keypad is easy to find in the dark thanks to the dimmable keypad, but also in a tactile way. You can feel the buttons with your fingertips. One big advantage is that the controller does not lose position when it gets unplugged (power or USB). In combination with the brackets the controller perfectly fits on the scope. Wiring can be made easily. The usage is intuitively and even visitors who have never operated such a device come to terms with it in seconds. The power supply is standard 12V DC which makes it easy to integrate it into existing solutions. There are no special requirements. Motor unit: Also very solid and extremely precise. Only one minor potential improvement is the noise when moving, but this is complaining on highest level. Very positive is that you can use any CAT6 network patch cable to connect controller and motor unit. No special/unique cables are required and you can get the optimal length in any shop. The concept of belt drive is a big advantage over other geared solutions. The belt drive has no backlash. So you only have to handlethe potential backlash of the focuser. Software: The software is very stable now. Besides storing focuser’s positions it displays the temperatures and assists you very easily to set up temperature compensation. One big benefit: You can start multiple instances on the same computer to control more devices. Firmware: The Firmware can be updated with a few clicks via USB. So it is well prepared for future enhancements. Conclusion: Though it is definitely not a cheap solution, it is simply working and reliable. For my point of view worth every cent. The support is excellent. Its capability to be attached to almost all focusers, makes it versatile and an option not only for SteelTracks. Clear Skies Ruediger

Ich benutze den Metall-Magnetring für Homing Sensor an meinem 2" BDS-SC Baader Diamond Steeltrack® Okularauszug. Er funktioniert wunderbar, sodass ich jetzt an meinem Celestron 11" Edge HD die Ebene, bei der Fokalfotografien von Deepsky Objekten besonders schön werden, reproduzierbar einstellen kann!

Fitting a 2-inch BDS-RT Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser to a Teleskop-Service GSO 8-inch Ritchey-Chretien Background The TS 8-inch RC has M90x1mm connections at the focuser end of the scope. My setup has a TS 50mm extension adapter with for 6- & 8-inch RC connected to the scope (TS part no: GSRCV50), to accommodate the long back-focus. Attached to this is a TS M90 tilting adapter flange (TS part no: GSRCJ90). This is an aid to collimation and allows the long axis of the focuser to be aligned with the optical axis of the scope. I then have a standard TS monorail focuser for the RC, again with an M90x1 connection. Image 1 shows the 50mm extension and tilting flange, with the old focuser removed. Note the M90 male thread at the end of the flange, to which the focuser connects. Fitting the Baader Diamond Steeltrack RT It is assumed that the reader has access to the Steeltrack manual and has purchased the necessary RT-Adapter M90x1 Diamond Steeltrack (Baader part number 2957283). 1. The Steeltrack RT is supplied with an M68 adapter as standard. Remove this by loosening the M5 screws around its outer edge. An M88 dovetail is exposed. See Image 2. 2. Connect the new RT-adapter to the Steeltrack, tightening the M5 screws sufficiently to hold it in place, but still just rotates. Note that the thumbscrew from the M68 adapter can be transferred. See Image 3. 3. Connect the Steeltrack to the tilting flange, rotate the focuser to the desired orientation, then tighten the thumbscrew to lock it in place. If desired, the M5 screws around the edge of the M90 adapter can be tightened for a firmer grip. See Image 4. After fitting the Steeltrack, I can confirm that the focuser has the full 80mm inward travel. This above method should still be applicable, even if a tilting flange is not present, as M90x1mm connections are standard on this size of RC. However, with only the 50mm extension in place, it may be that the focuser will not move the final 5mm of inward travel, depending upon the size of any baffle at the junction of the extension and the scope. Note that an alternative method is not to transfer the thumbscrew from the M68 to M90 adapters, but to use the all the standard screws.

Very good products! Of course a lot of problems with such level of complexity when we try to connect all the devices on centralized software but the support service has very fast reactivity and all is fixed correctly and friendly. Great, well done!

Habe heute nacht den Okularauszug zum ersten mal benutzt und war beeindruckt wie leicht und präzise der Fokus eingestellt werden kann. Durch die Übersetzung ist der Kraftaufwand nahezu nichtig! Somit auch kaum Störung beim Scharfstellen! Das ist eine wesentliche Investition gewesen.

Da für ein Mark V Großfeld-Binokular an einem SC-Teleskop der 2“ Glaswegkorrektor 1,8x nötig ist, war ich auf der Suche nach einer Möglichkeit einen Focalreducer einzubinden um ein helleres Bild zu erhalten. Der Baader Diamond Steeltrack ermöglicht in Verbindung mit einem T-2 Zenitspiegel mit geringer optischer Länge auch einen 3,3“ Reducer zwischen Teleskop und Okularauszug zu verwenden ohne den fokussierbaren Bereich zu verlassen. Ich habe über den S58-ClickLock für den Baader Diamond Steeltrack den 2" Glaswegkorrektor 1,8x für Refraktoren und SC's angeschlossen, der dadurch vollständig im 2" BDS-SC Baader Diamond Steeltrack Okularauszug verschwindet. Hier ist auch noch genug Platz für einen 2“ Filter am Glaswegkorrektor. Mit dem Glaswegkorrektor ist ein T-2 Zenitspiegel verbunden, an dem das Mark V Großfeld-Binokular befestigt ist. Das Binokular wird sicher gehalten und lässt sich gut fokussieren.

The SteelDrive II is a solid piece of equipment. The design was very well thought out by the engineer. Installation to my NT Diamond SteelTrack focuser was a breeze. The hand controller is compact and is illuminated in red which will come in handy at night. Initially I was not able to get connected to the hand controller with my PC. My unit had a firmware issue that required a remote session with Baader and was fixed in less than 10 minutes. The SteelGo software has a nice user interface and is packed with many features that the user can customize. I am still getting familiar with it. I was able to get connected to APT and use the focuser with the ASCOM driver. The SteelDrive II was the last piece of the puzzle for me to implement fully automated imaging sessions. I look forward to imaging from the comfort of my climate controlled home during the winter and summer nights clear skies permitting.