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Pegasus Astro: USB Cables
After popular demand and as the astro-market lacks of:

Branded / good quality
short length
angled

of USB2 and USB3 cables we are delighted to announce that we offer (in cooperation with Delock) the following types of USB data cables.
We focus on short cable lengths in order to avoid “cable spaghetti”.

Pegasus Astro: Adapter M72 Male (Takahashi thread) to M54 Male

Adapter Thickness: 8.0mm
Thread M72 Takahashi: Pitch 1.0mm / 4 mm length
Thread: M54 Pitch 0.75mm / 4 mm length

Pegasus Astro: Adapter M54 Male to M42 Female

Total Nosepiece Length :35mm
Adapter Thickness : 1.5mm
Thread: Pitch 0.75mm / 6 mm length
Includes inner hole for 2” filter thread (M48)

Pegasus Astro: 

Prodigy Microfocuser Telescope Adapter for GSO RC 8''
Prodigy Microfocuser
Prodigy Microfocuser is a robust clear 3-inch robotic focuser which allows you to precisely and remotely control the focus of your telescope setup.

Its sturdy mechanical design ensures that Prodigy Microfocuser can lift up to 10Kg of equipment, dead accurate and flexure free. Focuser has a 25mm of draw tube travel and a clear aperture of 76mm / 3”.

The full 3-inch focuser drawtube accepts different types of telescope adapters such as Celestron SCT Edge, GSO RC types and refractor types.

Prodigy houses 2xUSB2 switchable ports and 2x12V switchable power outputs that provide electric “juice” to your equipment close to the focuser (e.g Filter Wheel, Guiding camera etc).
Clear aperture of 3 inches
Prodigy Microfocuser has a clear aperture of 3 inches or 76mm. Its drawtube can travel up to 25mm

Adjustable rotation
Focuser allows adjustable rotation / precise orientation on both sides. This helps you to easily fit the microfocuser to your telescope and also place your camera with the desired orientation.
Innovative design supporting highweight loads
Prodigy Microfocuser is not a Crayford neither a Rack & Pinion type. Its innovative mechanical focus design provides very high load support and accuracy with zero maintenance. Prodigy Microfocuser can easily lift up to 10Kg (22lb) of imaging equipment with zero flex

Zero Motor Backlash
Embedded stepper motor design ensures a smooth, low noise and backlash free operation. V-Curve points during automatic focus procedure are dead accurate.

Available Adapters for telescopes
Prodigy Microfocuser can accept different types of telescope adapters. The adapter can be securely mounted and aligned on user’s preference.
Industrial grade USB Hub and Power Ports
At the side of the focuser you can locate:

2 x switchable USB2 ports
allowing the connectivity of equipment close to your focuser such as a Filter Wheel, a guiding camera, a motorized OAG etc.
2 x 12V switchable Power outputs
Each output (2.1mm) can output up to 4Amps

A neat feature to tide up your USB and Power cables.
Each of these ports, USB or Power, can be switched ON/ OFF via the supplied software.

Temperature Probe
An external digital temperature sensor input is located on the side of the focuser. A digital temperature sensor is included in the package. The probe can be placed near the focuser so the exact temperature of the focuser / environment can be seen through the supplied software or ASCOM driver.
Expansion Port / Manual Focus (optional accessory)
Prodigy has an expansion RJ45 port on the side of the enclosure.  This port allows the connectivity of our “upcoming” hand controller for this product.
Standalone program available
Prodigy Microfocuser can be operated by our standalone software.
(Only available for Windows OS).
Firmware upgrade support
Firmware supports re-programming via the USB 2.0 connection using upgrade software ((only available for Windows), for future upgrades which may become available. We constantly receive feedback from our customers and keep updating the firmware and software with new features.

Weight
Prodigy Microfocuser weights 1.5Kg / 3.3lbs

Pegasus Astro: 

EZY Focus Hand Controller for UPBv2 and Prodigy
The EZY Focus Hand Controller is a perfect match for your Ultimate Powerbox v2 or Prodigy Microfocuser. This little device allows precision control of your motorized focuser. It also ensures a vibration free focus routine!

Digital Encoder with a Push button
The rotary knob simulates the knob of your focuser. Rotate the digital knob and easily focus! Precision can be achieved when you press the knob inside. Speed is reduced to 1:10 just like the fine focus knob of your focuser! Click it again to switch to coarse focus.

Pushbuttons to Focus IN and OUT
Two additional buttons “<< and >>” allows you to move the focuser IN or OUT by the exact and preconfigured step count you have set in the EZY Focus menu. Every time you press the button an audible beep confirms the motor movement.

Can work simultaneously with PC motor operation
Just plug the hand controller in the EXT port of the Ultimate Powerbox v2 or Prodigy Microfocuser and enjoy precision in manual focusing without vibrations. No need to remove the hand controller when you use your PC to control the motor. Both can work in parallel and sync motor position in screen.

Organic LED display with Red Film
A 1.3 inch 128 x 64 pixel Organic LED (red film) screen is used for the device. It will ensure that your night vision will be unaffected.
Large fonts, Legible letters displaying motor position, motor position presets and settings menu
Temperature and Humidity Sensor.
EZY Focus has an embedded high accuracy temperature and relative humidity sensor. The Ultimate Powerbox v2 automatically uses this sensor discarding the stock UPBv2 sensor.

EZY Focus and sensor is discovered in the Ultimate Powerbox v2 software and displays readings just like your stock sensor.
Bright adjustable red LED light
A large red colored LED is placed in the front of the device, allowing you to use the “EZY Focus Hand Controller” as an astronomical map red light. LED’s brightness can be configured from the device menu.
Compact size
Dimensions: 113mm x 46mm x 25mm , Weight 90 grams

In the box
    EZY Focus Hand Controller (with detachable lanyard)
    RJ12 to RJ12 cable (1.5m cable length)
Compatible with
Ultimate Powerbox v2
Prodigy Microfocuser