Rigel Systems’ tried-and-true USB-nSTEP system for computer control of telescope stepper focus motors is now available for MoonLite Focusers. The gear coupling of the stepper to focus shaft provides up to 9,600 steps per revolution in full step mode and 19,200 in half step mode to supply the exceptionally fine […]
Rigel Systems has introduced a new high-torque 12V DC stepper motor focuser kit for Celestron SCT telescopes, driven by a nFOCUS motor controller providing the greatest possible auto-focusing accuracy. Designed for astronomers who want affordable high precision fine focusing for visual and astro-imaging, the nFOCUS Focusing Motor controller is fully […]
Rigel System’s is now offering nSTEP and STEPPER Motor Kits for camera lenses and telescope focus rings. The new kits offer the ability to motorize your camera or telescope focus ring with Rigel System’s powerful stepper motor for the ultimate in accurate auto-focusing. The stepper motor has a 0.1-degree step […]
The nFRAME Camera Rotator is now available in two versions according to Rigel Systems. The nFRAME Single is for those who already have an electronic focuser (such as the Rigel System usb-nSTEP or third party focuser) and want to add framing. The nFRAME single offers precise camera rotation and is […]
The Rigel Systems usb-nFRAME Camera Rotator is a new offering that installs between the telescope OTA and the camera. The price for the usb-nFRAME + Frame rotation hardware and stepper is $599.95US. The usb-nFRAME will run both the framing stepper and a focus stepper (including Rigel Systems steppers and any […]
Scopestuff’s new GSO 2″ Crayford Focuser can, in the words of Scopestuff’s Jim Henson, “transform your scope into a dream machine!” Cheaply built focusers can be the weakest link in your telescope drive train. Sticky grease, rough racks, shims and springs for crude adjustment, and bad feel can make for […]
Rigel Systems’ tried-and-true USB-nSTEP system for computer control of stepper focus motors is now available with Wi-Fi connectivity via Android and iOS smartphones, as well as Windows PCs and Macs. Now you can fully control your focuser from your Android smartphone or iPhone remotely from 40 feet away … through […]
Rigel Systems has introduced a new high-torque stepper motor kit for the William Optics Star 71 telescope, driven by a nFOCUS motor controller. Rigel’s stepper motor has 0.1-degree step size and easily lifts 8.0 pounds (3.6 kilograms). The stepper can be quickly detached for manual focusing. The nFOCUS controller fits […]