{"product_id":"pegasus-universal-v3-focuscube-fc3-univ","title":"Pegasus Universal V3 FocusCube - FC3-UNIV","description":"\u003cp\u003eAchieve fast, reliable precision focus with the Pegasus Astro FocusCube 3!  The customized bracket included with the FocusCube 3 assures connection to a huge selection of telescope focusers, and you can get a snug fit with the included set of five motor couplers sized from 4mm to 8mm.  \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high torque motor can lift up to 6kg even when pointing to zenith, and you'll enjoy a system with low backlash for precise focus v-curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis WiFi-enabled electronic focuser offers hotspot and wireless 2.4GHz client support as well as USB-C connectivity with just one cable that handles both power \u0026amp; data.  Finally, the FocusCube 3 offers web browser access allowing you to control focus on any device, making it OS-independent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA digital temperature sensor is included with the FocusCube 3 system to allow monitoring of ambient temperatures in and around the focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tested \u0026amp; Successful with the Following Focusers:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaader Diamond Steeltrack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaader Steeltrack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore Scientific Focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAskar Telescopes Focusers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoonLite Focusers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkywatcher Esprit Series Focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarField Optics Focusers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarlight Feathertouch Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStellarvue Focusers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakahashi FS-60, TSA-120, Epsilon Focusers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakahashi FSQ \u0026amp; TOA Focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVixen ED81S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilliam Optics GT71\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilliam Optics RedCat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFocus Cube V3 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Universal Bracket for Seamless Integration with Any Telescope:  \u003c\/strong\u003eThis well designed bracket has custom made holes and rails, allowing you to attach the FocusCube 3 to most any telescope.  Whether you have a refractor, a reflector, or any other scope type, the Pegasus FocusCube 3 bracket will get the job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/FCv3-with_bracket-2.png?v=1718905830\" width=\"560\" height=\"483\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB \u0026amp; WiFi Connection:  \u003c\/strong\u003eA single USB-C cable is all that is needed for both power and data.  The FocusCube V3 is also WiFi enabled, which allows you to control or monitor focus from your Smartphone.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Res Stepper Motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e  The FocusCube 3 has a meticulously designed motor system that keeps backlash at minimal values.  The high-resolution geared stepper motor lifts and supports telescope equipment weighs up to 6 kg, even when the system is pointed at zenith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Couplers Included:  \u003c\/strong\u003ePegasus Astro has included a package of five (5) motor couplers with different bore sizes to all you to precisely match the proper coupler to your telescope focuser's shaft.  Couplers range in size from 4 mm to 8 mm; just pick the one that fits snuggly onto your focus shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/couplers-3-8mm.jpg?v=1718905237\" width=\"562\" height=\"291\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV-Curve Autofocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Achieve accurate and repeatable V-Curves with FocusCube V3!  This process is virtually hassle-free.  Set up parameters and continue observing or imaging without manual adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"330\" width=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/FC3-V-Curve_Focus_Chart.png?v=1718904687\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Probe\u003c\/strong\u003e:  A digital temperature sensor comes standard with the FocusCube V2.  It is an external sensor that can be placed near the focuser to monitor temperature of both the focuser and the environment surrounding it.  Monitoring is real-time through the ASCOM driver or included software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/Temp_Probe.png?v=1718905393\" width=\"544\" height=\"225\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRJ12 Expansion Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e  This port, which is located at the rear of the FocusCube can accept the EZY-Focus hand controller if you wish to focus manually.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/EZY-Focus-Hand-Controller-1-600x394.png?v=1718905440\" width=\"551\" height=\"362\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASCOM \u0026amp; INDI Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e  FocusCube V3 offers full support for ASCOM, ASCOM Alpaca* and INDI frameworks, which means you will find a wide range of software and platform compatibility.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*ASCOM Alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e: FocusCube V3 is equipped with an integrated web server that seamlessly communicates with Alpaca clients natively. ASCOM Alpaca outshines classic ASCOM drivers with its platform independence, modern web standards, streamlined installation, remote control capabilities, extensibility, and open-source options. This ensures superior compatibility and user-friendly performance, making it the preferred choice for advanced astronomy applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePegasus Astro Unity Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePegasus Astro has designed their Unity Platform to support all of their current and future products in one interface.  Unity provides comprehensive, yet user-friendly control over all Pegasus devices.  Additionally, their REST JSON API gives third-party software developers the ability to interact with Pegasus products for enhanced versatility and compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull control of the FocusCube can be achieved through the Unity Platform, and different profile names can be used to identify with set-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmware can be updated via a USB 2.0 connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusCube V3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal Bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor Couplers X 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage of metric screws \u0026amp; washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM3x8mm screws X 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eFrom USB (5V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eCurrent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eMax 900mA @ 5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eMotor Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eNone, The stepper motor is built-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eUSB Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eUSB-C socket (USB2 signalling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eThermal Sensor Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e9-bit Celsius temperature measurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003ePower Input Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eUSB-C Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh resolution geared stepper motor\u003cbr\u003e(Step Angle (Deg) 7.5 \/ 120 Gearbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull-in torque 60N.cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e59 mm x 50 mm x 44 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e260g (enclosure with electronics)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eOperating Tempetature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e-20 °C to +80 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41120992821361,"sku":"PEG-FC3-UNIV","price":218.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/fc3.png?v=1776459296","url":"https:\/\/khanscope.com\/en-fr\/products\/pegasus-universal-v3-focuscube-fc3-univ","provider":"Khan Scope Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}