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DEEP SKY DAD FR1 Manual

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DEEP SKY DAD FR1 MANUAL
Framing manually can be cumbersome, time consuming and inaccurate. That's why we decided to create
Deep Sky Dad field rotator. Development was quite lengthy with many stages of testing different
approaches. Our top priority was preventing any tilt and still trying to make it as affordable as possible.
And now, it is finally finished! We have used innovative hybrid combination of precise milled parts and 3D
printed circuit enclosure.
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Summary of Contents for DEEP SKY DAD FR1

  • Page 1 Framing manually can be cumbersome, time consuming and inaccurate. That’s why we decided to create Deep Sky Dad field rotator. Development was quite lengthy with many stages of testing different approaches. Our top priority was preventing any tilt and still trying to make it as affordable as possible.
  • Page 2 Intro Deep Sky Dad Field Rotator enables framing automation. This way you can fit the target optimally within your sensor size. Features • ASCOM supported • INDI supported • thickness: 17.5mm • weight: 750g • maximum payload: 8kg • M48 x 0.75 female thread (on both sides) •...

  • Page 3: Installation

    Dimensions Installation M48 x 0.75mm thread is available on each side. Orientate rotator with motor towards the telescope/focuser. Attach the camera on the side without the motor. Basics What kind of power adapter can I use? We recommend 12V DC power adapter, as the units are fine tuned to this specific voltage. However, autofocuser will work up to 14V.
  • Page 4 2. Download the latest firmware from our website. 3. Download and unzip FR1 Control Panel from our website 4. Start control panel as administrator and enter following settings a. COM port – choose com port that you have written down b.

  • Page 5: Remote Control

    d. After upload is finished, you will get a confirmation popup 5. If the upload should fail, you will get the error message popup. For example, should you still be connected to the unit in some other program and tried to upload the firmware, you will get »Access is denied«.
  • Page 6 1. Download, unzip and install latest version of ASCOM driver from our website 2. Open N.I.N.A, navigate to Equipment -> Flat Panel 3. Select ASCOM Driver for DeepSkyDad.FR1 4. Open ASCOM settings and select correct COM port 5. Click OK and connect to the flap...

  • Page 7: System Controls

    INDI (Linux) In Linux, you can control our flap panel with Deep Sky Dad FR1 INDI driver. Basic usage Select correct ttyUSB device (e.g. ttyUSB0) and click connect. Below is print screen of main tab after...
  • Page 8 FR1 Control Panel (Windows) If you wish to control our panel without 3rd party software, you can do so in Deep Sky Dad FR1 Control panel:...

  • Page 9: Manual Control

    Control the angle, sync to desired position and select speed & step size (this affects maximum payload – heavier cameras might require slower speeds). Manual control Manual operation is possible via optional hand controller. • + button rotates it clockwise (unless reversed) •...