19 Focus Control

The Focuser Tab in GSS allows you to connect to an ASCOM focuser. Once connected, Gamepad buttons can be configured to move your focuser in and out. The tab presents the following controls:

Focuser drop-down list – Choose the ASCOM focuser applicable to you.

Refresh – Refreshes the list of ASCOM focusers available.

Setup – Opens the ASCOM Setup dialogue box for the chosen focuser.

Connect – Connects to the chosen ASCOM focuser. The button will change to “Disconnect” when an ASCOM focuser has been connected.

In – Moves the focuser in one step.

Out – Moves the focuser out one step.

There are two focuser options accessible via the options button in the top left corner of the Focuser tab.

Step size – Specifies the number of steps the focuser will be on each In or Out button press.

Reverse Direction – This tick box allows you to correct the focuser direction if you find that it goes out when you press the in button or in when you press the out button.