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4. FOCUSING in astronomical programs supported ASCOM platform.

1. For FocusDream astronomical programs, supporting ASCOM platform, you must install

the ASCOM Platform 6.1SP1 (http://www.ascom-standards.org). Next, you need to install

FocusDream Ascom driver,

located on the CD c software: "CD drive": \ FocusDream Ascom driver \ FocusDream

Setup.exe. Interface initial settings, FocusDream Setup, same when focusing from any

astronomical program that supports the ASCOM platform. Unlike FocusDream Control

panel interface utility has an additional field to set the

"Max focuser position" and the field "Backlash (steps)" - to set the drive backlash

compensation focuser.

Further, the red figures, shows the sequence of actions when connecting FocusDream

astronomical programs: MaximDL, Bahtinov Grabber and FocusMax.

Description focusing process in these programs can be found on the websites of

manufacturers of these programs.

maximum position of the focuser