PegasusAstro Motor Focus Kit v2 (Universal)

PegasusAstro Motor Focus Kit v2 (Universal)

This geared stepper motor has 0.0625° steps, 60 Ncm torque and little backlash, so you can focus your telescope fast and accurately with it - even with heavy imaging equipment.

  • Useful resolution of 0.0625° (3.75 arc min) per step
  • High torque for handling higher loads
  • Low backlash making backlash compensation easier
  • RJ45 socket allows using standard network cable for connecting to PegasusAstro´s Dual Motor Focus Controller
  • Universal L Shaped Bracket allows mechanical connection to many focusers
  • Supplied couplers allow mechanical connection to many focusing shafts
Manufacturer : Pegasus Astro
SKU : TSO-PEG-MFKV2-UNIV
Price: 130.00 € incl tax 19% (Germany)
Estimated delivery time : 1 week
Product description

PegasusAstro Motor Focus Kit v2 (Universal)

Focus accurate and fast your telescope using PegasusAstro´s powerful Motor Focus Kit v2. This high resolution geared box has a 0.06 degree step size and can easily lift more than 6 kg (at a lever of 1 cm). Its high torque is suitable for lifting heavy imaging equipment. Moreover motor?s gearbox has a low backlash which can easily tuned using backlash compensation in imaging software. The RJ45 socket can be converted to compatible Robofocus pinout.

Note: You will also need a stepper controller to drive the motor. Check the Dual Motor Focus Controller which is linked in the "recommended accessories" section.

Universal L-Shaped Bracket

An L-shaped black anodised aluminium bracket, hard to bend, which has cut rails and can be attached to a wide range of focusers. In fact the manufacturer has successfully installed it on:

  • Baader Diamond Steeltrack
  • Baader Steeltrack
  • Explore Scientific Focuser
  • MoonLite Focusers
  • Skywatcher Esprit Series Focuser
  • Starlight Feathertouch Series
  • Takahashi Focusers
  • Vixen ED81S
  • William Optics GT71
  • William Optics RedCat


It also fits, possibly with larger washers than the enclosed ones, to the following apos from TS-Optics:
TSAPO85, TSAPO96, TSAPO106, TSAPO106FF, TSED152F5, TSAPO204

APM Refractors:
107mm, 140mm 152mm

Motor Couplers

Six different motor couplers are in the package, with bore diameter from 3 mm to 8 mm.

Installation guide

The manufacturer provides a manual as PDF which you can download here.

Focus Motors and Controllers Troubleshooting Guide, F.A.Q.

Scope of Delivery:

  • High Resolution Stepper Geared Motor Enclosure (Step Angle 7.5 Deg, Gear Ratio 1:120)
  • Universal Black Anodised Aluminium L shaped bracket for Motor
  • 6 x Solid Motor Couplers (3 mm to 8 mm)
  • Different sizes of bolts and spacers
Products specifications
Powerconnection12V
Weight350g
Total Weight (Motor Unit, L Shaped Adapter, Coupler)350g
Voltage (V)12V 2.1 mm socket, tip positive
Current (A)0,27A
Phases4 (unipolar motor)
Pull-in Torque (N?cm)60 (100pps)
Pull-in Rate (PPS)400
Gearbox Step Angle1/120
Motor Step Angle:7.5°
Gearbox Step Angle0,0625°
BacklashApprox. 30 steps (half step drive)
Electrical ConnectorRJ45
Steps per Revolution5760

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