Dark Sky Geek | QHY Q-Focuser Review @darkskygeek | Uploaded November 2023 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
In this video, I review QHY's new Q-Focuser (standard version)

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Links mentioned in the video
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* ASCOM OAG Focuser: github.com/jlecomte/ascom-oag-focuser
* Firmware code where I de-energize the stepper motor to eliminate vibrations: github.com/jlecomte/ascom-oag-focuser/blob/v.1.0.4/Arduino_Firmware/Arduino_Firmware.ino#L229-L234
* Virtual Focuser Driver (essential for focuser temperature compensation): github.com/jlecomte/ascom-virtual-focuser