Focuser start point for OSC cameras

Please include a focus start position for when no filter is being used (OSC camera)

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Agreed, I have three modes of operation for my edge C-14

  • C14 with Hyperstar F/2
  • C14 with .7 focal reducer
  • C14 with no focal reducer

I have an equipment profile for each configuration. Each configuration has a different Motor count when focused. It would be nice to have some variables added To the focus menue as follows

  • Focus Temperature - Temperature Point at which auto focus was performed
  • Focus point - Motor Point at which Focus was obtained
  • Focal Temperature Drift - Motor steps per C to maintain focus

With these three variables the Focus could be slewed to a point where it is very close to focus and ready to perform a auto focus
There would need to be a routine needed as follows

  1. Focus point = Focus point + (Focus temperature - current temoerature) X Focal Temperature Drift
  2. Move Focal motor to calculated position
  3. Run Auto Focus

Right now I have a spread sheet with this information to make my set up some what more efficient

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