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I have a Steeldrive Motor Drive for Classic, my PC is running on Windows 7 and I use MaxIm DL. Every time I try to connect the focuser from MaxIm DL I have to define the COM port in the ASCOM Focuser Chooser. Why can it not be saved?
Kind regards
Gunnar
Kind regards
Gunnar
Question by: Gunnar Lövsund on Aug 27, 2018 12:12:00 AM | 1 Answer(s)
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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.)
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New ASCOM SteelDrive Driver
Good news for your SteelDrive focuser: There is a completely new ASCOM-driver! The new version is ready for download on our website. Download ASCOM Steeldrive Driver 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! Your Baader Diamond SteelTrack doesn't have a motorfocuser yet? We are developing a new SteelDrive motorfocuser with a brand-new software. We will let you know as soon as it is available.
Additional Information
| Manufacturer | Baader Planetarium |
|---|---|
| SKU (#) | 2957150 |
| Net weight (kg) | 0.755 |
| EAN Code | 4047825101914 |
Other
(Size: 2.1 MB)
> 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!
(Size: 135.2 KB)
We provide you this driver or rather plugins - for the platforms Windows, OS X, Ubuntu, Raspberry PI. The driver is only appropriate for "The Sky X". The Steeldrive with "The Sky X" should now be able to be used without problems.
Software
(Size: 425.5 KB)
The SteelGo software for the old Steeldrive has not been developed since December 2012. Unfortunately, there have been a number of small problems with the software, which is why the successor Steeldrive II was ultimately developed with completely new software. We provide the old software for customers with an old Steeldrive motorized focuser here without any warranty.
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