PegasusAstro External Motor Controller

PegasusAstro External Motor Controller

An ultimate Powerbox v2 and Pocket Powerbox Advance expansion accessory

The eXternal motor controller (XMC) was designed to expand the focus capabilities of the “Ultimate Powerbox v2” (supports a 2nd focus controller) and adds focus functionality to the "Pocket Powerbox Advance". The device does not require a USB cable and can be attached directly to the EXT port of the Powerboxes. It can drive a large bipolar or unipolar stepper motor (up to 2 A per coil) with high precision.

Microstepping

Controller supports micro-stepping which can be configured via software to full, half, 1/4 step and 1/8 step. This provides additional precision and a smooth rotation from the stepper motor.

Supported Motors

PegasusAstro has successfully tested and controlled the following stepper motors:

Please note that each motor requires its own cable due to different pin-out selection of each manufacturer. We optionally provide many of these cables. Check cable type SKU at below table.

Stepper Motor: Cable Type
Pegasus Motor Focus (v1 & v2): Straight RJ45 Network Cable
Starlight HSM 25 / 30 / 35: PEG-CMOT-HSM
Starlight MSM 25 / 30 / 35: PEG-CMOT-MSM
Starizona Micro-Touch: PEG-CMOT-MSM
Rigel nStep Motors: PEG-CMOT-MSM
Moonlite Stepper Motor: PEG-CMOT-RJ45DB9
Robofocus Stepper Motor: PEG-CMOT-RJ45DB9
Lakeside Stepper Motor: PEG-CMOT-RJ45DB9

No USB port is required

You do not have to occupy a USB port as the controller does not require a USB connectivity. Just plug the RJ12 port into the EXT port and the controller will be recognized from the Powerbox software. Simple as that!

Second EXT port available

A second EXT port allows you to daisy chain future equipment or connect your environmental sensor.

Protections

The controller is fully protected against undervoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature events.