Instruction manual

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ASCOM and Scripting
The RoboFocus control program is available with full ASCOM scripting interface. We are unable to
provide training or examples in scripting; however, ASCOM can be pursued via the WEB (simply search
on ASCOM). We fully expect that very soon customers will be using this facility and sharing it with other
users. Please contact us for details.
Film Photography
For film photography (e.g. a 35mm single lens reflex camera) RoboFocus can be used in manual mode or
in computer-controlled mode. In either case, the focusing is performed by eye using standard tools, which
may include any of the following: the standard focus screen, an after-market focus screen, a loupe in
conjunction with a screen, an eyepiece-based focuser, a Ronchi screen, a knife edge focuser, etc.
In the manual mode, the focuser can be moved with the buttons on the control box or on the optional hand
control. To use the RoboFocus in manual mode, the control box needs only to be connected to the motor
and to the 12v power source. The advantage of RoboFocus over turning the camera focus by hand is that it
allows you reliably to make very fine adjustments.
If a computer is used to control the RoboFocus, the focuser can be moved with the RFCP and/or with the
buttons. Computer control also gives you access to temperature compensation.
For information on controlling a wide field camera or lens with RoboFocus, see
http://galaxyimages.com/focus.html.