PyFocus
Python Software for Astronomical Telescope Focus Control

• Uses Phidgets USB servo motor control
• Provides telescope temperature sensors
• Adaptable to Planewave Hedrick focusers and others using small brushed encoded DC servo motors
• Used with XmTel and XmCCD provides for precision remote control of telescope focus
• All-in-one standalone version
• Scriptable

PyFocus provides for local or remote operation of an astronomical telescope focuser. While specific to the hardware we use for the Shared Skies programs at Moore and Mt. Kent Observatories, PyFocus may be readily adapted to other hardware. Specifically the Phidgets servo controller will operate small 12VDC brushed motors that may be used for for other telescope instrumentation.

• Latest version 1.0 updated July 23, 2012
• Hardware installation