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Controller for Baader Steeldrive II motor unit
The controller is used for manual operation of the Steeldrive II Motor Unit (#2957265 , € 275) with the keypad as well as to connect it to a computer. The control electronics are built into this unit.
A control unit can control one motor unit at a time, but you can use a computer to control several controllers parallel.
The intuitive hand control makes it possible to find and save the focus point very fast. Several modes are available to move the focuser:
- Normal mode: The focuser moves as long as a key is pressed.
- Jogging mode: Each keystroke moves the focuser for a distance which is configurable in the SteelGo-software (e.g. 0.1 mm).
- Single step mod: Each keystroke moves the focuser for the smallest possible way (ca. 2.5 micrometer).
The configuration of limits, saving and resetting of positions and (de)activating of the temperature control can also be done with the hand control. Brightness of backlight illumination and status LEDs are also configurable.
The motor unit and focuser are not included.
SD II Motor Unit
SteelGo II Software
SD II Controller
Video: Steeldrive II – Installation of
Motor Unit and Magnet HolderVideo: SteelGo II – Working with the Software
Video: Steeldrive II – Controller
Installation and FunctionsScope of Delivery of the Steeldrive II Controllers # 2957260
- Steeldrive II (SD II) Controller Gehäuse
- Micro-USB Cable (3 m)
- 12V / 1.5A power supply with EU-plug
- Further plugs for US- and UK-sockets
- Velcro tapes (cable ties) for strain-relieving cable management
Optional Accessories:
- Additional Temperature sensor for Steeldrive II, cable included (#2957263 , € 21)
- Metal Magnet Ring for Homing Sensor (Steeldrive II) (#2957264 , € 73) – fitting for Baader Diamond Steeltrack® focusers
- Mini DIN / Cinch adapter cable to connect heat pads (Steeldrive II) (#2957262 , € 29)
For further accessories like adapters to use the SD II motor unit with other focusers, please visit www.baader-planetarium.com/bds
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Update: SteelGo II Software
One Controller for several motor units with SteelGo II Software With a Steeldrive II motor focuser with Controller (#2957165 , € 665) , you can automatically control your focuser with a computer as well as use the keys of the hand control for precise, vibration-free focusing. The Steeldrive II consists of a motor unit, which is connected with a timing belt to the focuser's slow-motion-control to work without backlash, and of a control unit with the electronics, which also doubles as hand control. This modular design means that you can equip each of your telescopes with its own motor unit and only need one controller, which you connect to the telescope you are currently using. Only if you operate several telescopes at the same time, then you need several controllers. SteelDrive II Motor unit and Controller now available separtately The latest version of the SteelGo II Software for controlling the SteelDrive II motor focuser offers the possibility to comfortably store the data of any number of telescopes (each with its own motor) with its own bookmarks, temperature compensation coefficients and much more and to control them with only one single controller. The settings are automatically updated when connecting to the...
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SteelDrive II under mac OS and Linux with TheSkyX and INDIGO
Two new Plugins for Steeldrive II: TheSkyX and Indigo Since its release in April this year, the Steeldrive II motor focuser with Controller (#2957165 , € 665) has become more and more popular. Already in spring we passed on all necessary data to external developers, so that they can write plugins for their software. Two such plugins are now available, see below. TheSkyX A plugin for the native support of SteelDrive II by the Astronomy-Suite TheSkyX is now available for download at rti-zone.org. TheSkyX is a comprehensive professional astronomy software, which enables the control of all components of an observatory, as well as the planning of observations. TheSkyX supports Windows, macOS, Linux and ARM (Raspberry PI 3). INDIGO To use the SteelDrive II with INDIGO nutzen zu können, you must download Software-Version 2.0-95 or higher. INDIGO is a free, platform-independent standard for controlling astronomical observatories. The network-based client-server approach of INDIGO enables the simultaneous control of any number of devices connected to different distributed computers. Especially the INDIGO Sky image for the RaspberryPI enjoys popularity to make its telescope network compatible including mount, camera, focuser, etc. INDIGO is available for Linux, macOS and ARM.
Additional Information
| Manufacturer | Baader Planetarium |
|---|---|
| SKU (#) | 2957260 |
| Net weight (kg) | 0.38 |
| EAN Code | 4047825038951 |
| Power Output | 12V/1A PWM |
| Power consumption | ca. 0,7 Watt |
| Software | SteelGo Software zum Download |
| Material | Aluminium |
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