ASCOM MoonLite DRO Focuser and Rotator Driver 6.2

ASCOM MoonLite DRO Focuser and Rotator Driver Developer: Chris Rowland

This ASCOM-compliant driver connects MoonLite DRO-based motorized focusers and compatible rotators to Windows astronomy applications. It provides precise, reliable control for automated focusing and image framing, enabling astrophotographers and observatories to integrate MoonLite hardware into their ASCOM workflows with minimal setup.

Key features:

• Standards-based control: Exposes the ASCOM Focuser and Rotator interfaces for broad compatibility with popular software such as NINA, Sequence Generator Pro, MaxIm DL, APT, and others.
• Precise positioning: Step-based focus control with position reporting for repeatable, automated focus routines.
• Backlash and direction options: User-configurable backlash compensation and direction reversal to match your mechanical setup.
• Limits and safety: Configurable step limits and speed settings to protect hardware and ensure consistent operation.
• Temperature support: Temperature readout and optional temperature-compensation when a supported sensor is connected.
• Rotator control: Set and report rotation angle, sync to a known angle, and configure rotation direction and limits.
• Persistent settings and logging: Saves configuration between sessions and offers diagnostic logging for troubleshooting.

System requirements:

• Windows with ASCOM Platform 6 or later.
• MoonLite DRO controller and/or supported MoonLite rotator with appropriate USB/serial connection and drivers.
• An ASCOM-aware application to control the focuser and/or rotator.

Notes:

• Feature availability may vary with specific MoonLite controllers, firmware versions, and attached accessories.
• For best results, keep the ASCOM Platform, the driver, and your controller firmware up to date.

ASCOM MoonLite DRO Focuser and Rotator Driver is developed by Chris Rowland and is used by 1 user of Software Informer. The most popular version of this product among our users is 6.2.