Ad Astra Observatory

Oh. Yes. It should just plug right to your existing motor.

James

—– Original Message —–
From: “Jimbo S. Harris” <jimbo@jimbo.net>
To: “James Lacey” <james.lacey@lazyfocus.com>

Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: Gemini Stepper Interface

> At 07:55 AM 3/20/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>>There is no serial port. Plug it into the feature port of the Gemini. Then
>>you can control your focuser using the serial port of the Gemini or the
>>Gemini handcontroller.
>
> I was talking about the 9-pin DB-9 port on the unit, but you’ve answered

> my question. It’s not a serial port, it’s the focuser motor port. I’ll use
> my normal focuser motor cable.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jimbo

>
>>—– Original Message —– From: “Jimbo S. Harris” <jimbo@jimbo.net>
>>To: “James Lacey” <james.lacey@lazyfocus.com>
>>Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:18 PM
>>Subject: Re: Gemini Stepper Interface

>>
>>
>>>Hi James,
>>>
>>>Stepper interface arrived today. Thanks!
>>>One question — the serial port. Am I correct in understanding that this
>>>is the flat cable that goes directly to the focuser (as opposed to the
>>>RJ-11 to Serial that goes to my PC from the other box)?
>>>
>>>I shall test my new focuser as soon as I get some clear sky.

>>>
>>>And until then, I’m telling all my friends how awesome it is.
>>>
>>>Best,
>>>Jimbo
>>
>>
>