Hello,
New here hello everyone! I would like to add a motor to my filter wheel so that it can be controlled via my laptop. I'm trying to make my Telescope/Astro photography set up completely remote control so I can operate it from inside, in the warm! Pretty much all there aside from being able to the change filters. In Astronomy I feel it's best to try and fully understand things and make your own solutions rather that just always buy stuff, electronic filter wheels are £300+ this one was £25.
Here's my filter wheel on my scope.
After some research I'm under the impression a stepper motor will be be best as I'd like to be able to set 1 of 3 positions not just on or off.
This kind of thing... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5V-Steppe...al_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item2c93c5be79
I'm not sure what I'd need to look into usb to serial then onto one of these boards... not sure any help or advice on how to control via usb or which motor/pulley/cog design to use and ideas on how to attach would be much appreciated thanks!
New here hello everyone! I would like to add a motor to my filter wheel so that it can be controlled via my laptop. I'm trying to make my Telescope/Astro photography set up completely remote control so I can operate it from inside, in the warm! Pretty much all there aside from being able to the change filters. In Astronomy I feel it's best to try and fully understand things and make your own solutions rather that just always buy stuff, electronic filter wheels are £300+ this one was £25.
Here's my filter wheel on my scope.
After some research I'm under the impression a stepper motor will be be best as I'd like to be able to set 1 of 3 positions not just on or off.
This kind of thing... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5V-Steppe...al_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item2c93c5be79
I'm not sure what I'd need to look into usb to serial then onto one of these boards... not sure any help or advice on how to control via usb or which motor/pulley/cog design to use and ideas on how to attach would be much appreciated thanks!


