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Baader Steeldrive suitable for classic Steeltrack® focusers (discontinued)
Temperature compensating Motor Drive for all classic Steeltrack® (BDS) Focusers. Standalone focus control via PC/USB with ASCOM-driver (supplied) or with separate Handcontroller
Features:
- Very easy adaption onto all Baader Diamond SteelTrack focusers (without focuser disassembly)
- Manual focuser functions remain fully accessible
- Thermoprobe reading 0,01°, with 0,1°C displayed
- Focusing resolution 2.3 micron with absolute positioning
- High torque / low power consumption. Lifts 3 kg load with 3 AA cells or with USB power
- Software-support also for other focussers. (The Steeldrive with "The Sky X" should now be able to be used without problems. For the platforms Windows, OS X, Ubuntu, Raspberry PI, we provide you the driver or rahter the plugins. You can find it under Downloads.)
Additional Information
Manufacturer | Baader Planetarium |
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SKU (#) | 2957150 |
Net weight (kg) | 0.755 |
EAN Code | 4047825101914 |

> 200 Downloads
UPDATE 01/19: Now compatible with 32bit or 64bit Windows Versions. ASCOM 6.4 (SP1) additionally required.
Magnus Nyborg has created a completely new SteelDrive ASCOM driver. A key feature for professional observatories is the support for more than one focuser, which is possible with the new driver. Users of mobile setups will love the improved handling of COM-ports. Many thanks to Magnus Nyborg for the great work!

