Introducing the GCUSB-nFOCUS
A new design that allows you to control your RigelSys nFOCUS directly from your PC or MAC via USB interface.
Developed in cooperation with RigelSys,
The GC USB-ST4 provides the base hardware platform for the GCUSB-nFOCUS. The output was modified to interface to the new nFOCUS input port and firmware adapted to focus control. The ASCOM code base is from the GC 909 that used stepper motors via ASCOM.
The GCUSB-nFOCUS output plugs directly into this input on the nFOCUS.
Updated April 25, 2012 - Installer updated to allow install on ASCOM platforms V5.X and V6.X
Installer comma versus decimal point internationalization in ASCOM version
Updated July 17, 2011 - Installer updated to allow install on ASCOM platforms V5.X and V6.X
Updated Jan 18, 2011 - Updated ASCOM driver fixes internationalization issues
Also modifies Cont In/Cont Out to cease motion on button release
Updated Aug 11, 2010 - Updated User manual
Updated July 2, 2010 - New ASCOM driver version 5.04 allows faster focus motion in Fast mode
Updated June 16, 2010 - New firmware version after MAC software development by Stark Labs
Updated May 26, 2010 - Users manual
Update May 21, 2010 - ASCOM driver addition: Allows use of two gc-usb-nfocus at the same time
Update Mar 10, 2010 - New version of ASCOM driver: Adds ASCOM early binding support, adds help file, adds firmware flashing utilities
Update Mar 7, 2010 - New version of ASCOM driver added fixes W7 desktop and StartMenu icon display
PC
side requirements:
Windows XP/Vista/W7
ASCOM platform
Full Speed/High Speed USB port
Full ASCOM support is provided for higher level programs to control the nFOCUS or you can use the GCUSB-nFOCUS graphic handbox standalone to control the nFOCUS.
nFCOUS GCUSB-nFOCUS All cabled up
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INF
driver for PC:
INF file, no code added, uses PC’s USBSER native driver
Device shows in device manager as VID_04D8&PID_FC8C
Simple Windows INF file required for CDC class,
uses windows USBSER driver, no other hardware drivers required
MAC supports CDC
serial USB profile, no low level driver required
New firmware version
(Added June 16, 2010) fixes issue with no interaction with potentiometers of the nFOCUS:
Click here to download, use GCUSB_FLASH from Start menu
User
Manual (Updated Aug 11, 2010) Includes PC and ASCOM driver install instructions and GUI users guide:
ASCOM
driver (updated April 25, 2012) ASCOM driver v5.0.5 installer updated for V5.X and V6.X ASCOM platform, internationalization
ASCOM
driver (updated July 17, 2011) ASCOM driver v5.0.5 installer updated for V5.X and V6.X ASCOM platform
ASCOM
driver (updated Jan 18, 2011) ASCOM driver v5.05 for single and dual nFOCUS, fixes internationalization items
Also modifies Cont In/Cont Out to cease motion on button release:
ASCOM
driver (updated July 2, 2010) ASCOM driver v5.04 for single and dual nFOCUS:
ASCOM
driver (updated May 20, 2010) Added driver for second GCUSB-nFOCUS use at same time:
ASCOM
driver (updated Mar 10, 2010) adds ASCOM early binding, help files and firmware flashing utilities :
ASCOM
driver (updated Mar 7, 2010) fixes W7 desktop and start menu icon display:
ASCOM
driver (updated Mar 4, 2010) adds dynamic detection of temperature sensor available:
INNO based installer GC-USB-nFOCUS ASCOM driver v5.0.5 for ASCOM v5.X and v6.X, XP/Vista/W7
INNO based installer GC-USB-nFOCUS ASCOM driver v5.0.5, XP/Vista/W7
INNO based installer GC-USB-nFOCUS ASCOM driver v5.0.4, XP/Vista/W7
INNO based installer GC-USB-nFOCUS ASCOM driver v5.0.3, XP/Vista/W7
Install this after the primary driver installed
Manual install required for ASCOM 4.1 platform
Click pictures for larger view
Click here for help file on screens
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