Sorry for not being able to provide a hd video this time see at bottom. Usbfocus motorize your telescope focuser and control it from your computer or as a stand alone system. The controller has many issues with the software and i need to find a better working product in order to not lose imaging data. This very short video without sound, sorry is only intended to show some operations that can be done, and some of the controllers features. I understand trying to keep mouse and kb control on both would be a mess but shouldnt there be a way. The nine buttons and a knob on the focus controller can easily remote control the camera. We constantly receive feedback from our customers and keep updating the firmware and software with new features. This section describes tools that you can use to test your usb hardware or software, capture traces of operations and other system events, and observe how the usb driver stack responds to a request sent by a client driver or an application. The game runs fine in full screen on my tv using dualview but, as predictable, controller access is not maintained when that window loses focus. Autofocus software automatically brings the system into focus using. Controlling stackshot with a computer cognisys inc. First i installed the motor on my st80 and checked that everything was working ok just in daytime test mode. Usb macro the entity usbmacro combines the usb function controller, the microcontroller plus. I would like to know what other sgp users are using for automated focusing robofocus style setups.
Sgp and focus motor controller ccdcmos astro camera. Even in the video recording, usb focus controller is also able to focus with the canon usm af motor inside the lens to achieve focus with the control, the function also applies to live view mode to take pictures for photography. The entity xsvphy interfaces the usb function controller with the philips semiconductorss usb transceiver pdiusbp11a. Designware usb controllers have shipped in over one billion units for electronics leading companies worldwide. Rack focus test 3 okii usb follow focus controller on vimeo. When the zerene software needs to activate the camera shutter it sends a usb command to stackshot to assert the shutter output, just as if you pushed the shutter button on the stackshot controller. I bought a sw autofocuser just before christmas and with a view to adding a usb interface to it. Updating via a laptop serial interface is still possible. Testing usb hardware, drivers, and apps in windows windows. January 23 rd 2014 95,379 total downloads 7 last week. The flash drive still works when it is plugged into my computer but when i plug it into my car and select usb it will initialize it but after waiting for a while it says that the device is unsupported.
Jmi telescopes is a world renowned manufacturer of astronomical telescopes and aftermarket accessories for the amateur and professional astronomer. No computer or laptop is required, just connect your camera with only usb otg cable to your android device please note that this application is still in beta phase and there may be issues with your camera. You can use it for security purpose if you dont want anybody to transfer data from your computer you can disable usb port. This apps will help you to enable and disable usb port. Usb camera controller is an app that allows you control canon eos dslr cameras. Specially written software provides very accurate control of the focus motor, indeed everything including speed, accuracy and frequency of operation is adjustable. Describes various tools you can use to test usb devices and drivers. It doesnt come with a battery, by the way you have to supply a pp3.
The okii usb fc1 controller has been officially released. The usb controller on the back with a 14 screws can be connected with the bottom bracket fixed to the shooting support. We manufacture telescopes and accessories such as telescope wheels, carrying cases, guiding computers, focusers, motors and motor controls and much more. The fcusb is a product that allows you to control a dc focus motor or any dc motor for that matter by way of a usb port and software on your computer. The shoestring astronomy store focus motor control products. Press the left key of 5 and 8 to switch between different states. The function of each witch is divided into short presses less than 12 second, and long presses hold more than 12 second.
If you are already using a computer in your observatory for other reasons, this provides a way for you to focus your telescope without fumbling around in the dark for the. This is the original untouched file, recorded by the camera and uploaded here. The logic is designed to work with the transceivers mode pin being tied to gnd. The product is handheld, weighing less than 155g with battery and diameter less than 3 inches 100mm, usb focus controller and the camera via usb cable connected with a to b by standard interfacemini. If you dont need the focus features of the fc1 but still want the convenience of a usb remote control for your canon dslr, the okii mc1 usb mini controller, as opposed to the fc1, might be just what you need. I understand trying to keep mouse and kb control on both would be a mess but shouldnt there be a way to tielock only usb controller control to that windowgame. Redgreen led for software dependent status indication.
Warranty covers the controller device including the temperature sensor. This section provides a brief overview of the different types of mutt devices, the tests you can run by using the device, and suggests topologies for controller, hub, device, and bios uefi testing. Okii introduces two usb remote control solutions for canon dslrs. Qt4 linux software to test the pololu usb 16servo controller. Just checkout with eclipse and svn the repository head and build it with make. What i have worked out is that i need a jmi motofocus for my es 127, the usb focus motor controller from shoestring astronomy, and the focuspal software. Feb 01, 2012 smallhd dp4 software tutorial duration. Aputure vcontrol usb focus remote controller for canon eos 1d mark iv, 5d mark iii, 5d mark ii, 7d, 60d, 600dt3ikiss x5, 550dt2ikiss x4, 500dt1ikiss x3, 1100dt3kiss x50, follow focusing, select focusing. Possiblehow to keep using a usb controller on a game when. Okii introduces two usb remote control solutions for canon. Controller firmware supports reprogramming via the usb 2. Msdn says xinput is for xbox controllers but i do remember casey mentioning that a.
How to enable windows software trace logging under booting and s3s5. Introducing the gcusbnfocusa new design that allows you to control your rigelsys nfocus directly from your pc or mac via usb interface developed in cooperation with rigelsys, leon has added an external port to the nfocus controller that allows the direct control of the native focus capabilities of the nfocus. I have been using a flash drive to listen to music in my car for about 3 months now and last week it stopped working. Compatible with any dc focus motor that uses 5 to 12v, works best with 5v motors. Supporting xhci host and peripheral device functions up to 5gbps, the usb 3. For the manfrotto you will need to buy one of these usb a to minib 5pin and one of these usb 2. The ssic features allows for the controller to interface with a mipi mphy for lowpower mobile applications. I loaded the xinput dll and all the necessary functions but it doesnt seem to be able to detect my controller.
If youre shooting photos or hd video with a canon dslr, the okii fc1 usb focus controller might become one of your most indispensible tools. It connects to your computer usb port or usb hub 2. Jan 01, 2015 i bought a sw autofocuser just before christmas and with a view to adding a usb interface to it. The product is handheld, weighing less than 155g with battery and diameter less than 3 inches 100mm, usb focus controller and the camera via usb cable connected with a. No special nfocus adjustments required, your manual settings.
Cinematics usb focus controller follow focus for dslr. Orion shoestring usb focus motor control interface orion. All updates can be made directly on the controller via a usb stick. For more details, full specifications, sample videos and user guides, please check the. Jan 20, 2011 using the usb follow focus controller. Product title innext usb n64 controller, 2 pack classic retro n64. The fc1 usb focus controller gives the photo and video enthusiast a compact yet powerful device that enhances the capabilities of hd video enabled canon eos digital slr cameras. There is a coupon code available thru september 14. Fcusb also eliminates the need for a battery to run your focuser. If you are already using a computer in your observatory for other reasons, this provides a way for you to focus your telescope without fumbling around in the dark for the focuser handcontroller. The usb typec connection exerciser usb typec connex hardware board is a custom shield for the arduino board.
Updated 10sep2008 to correct the installer it now registers this drivers focuser as well as its telescope, no changes to driver itself. I am running win 7 on a p5q motherboard and everything was working fine until i added another hd to my system. I want to acquire the ability to focus my telescope remotely. The jmi pc focus control motor controller is designed to allow personal computers to control direct current dc motors that are commonly found on telescope focusers. Okii claims a run time of up to 30 hours on a set of batteries, and they have tested the controller with usb cables measuring up to 10 meters 33 ft. Because it is a usb device, it is very convenient to install, is compatible with many operating systems and requires no additional power source.
Testing usb hardware, drivers, and apps in windows. Is this the best way to go or are there better alternatives. Manual focus operation is provided but it is when connected to a pc via usb2 that the hitec dc focus comes into its own. Control the orion accufocus electronic focuser by way of a usb port and software on your pc accufocus unit sold separately using a computer and an orion accufocus with this handy adapter, you can focus your telescope in the dark without fumbling for the focuser hand controller. It works with canons usb protocol and lets you conveniently pull focus from one object to another without losing your preset focal points or without having to use a laptop. The shield provides a fourtoone switch to automate interoperability tests for usb type. The test tools validate usb host controller software, hardware including firmware and any usb hub that is installed between the host controller and the device. Simple usb motorfocuser diy astronomer stargazers lounge. Soc with xilinx virtex 3 2001may3 add fe li usbmacro. Rack focus test 1 okii usb follow focus controller on vimeo. How to enable windows software trace preprocessor logging under s0 state. The mc1, just like the fc1, connects to your camera by a usb a.
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