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We offer GoTo mounts using servo or stepper motors and electronics. A few notes are below about each electronic system. 

There is also a new wireless handpad that works with both systems ! Details at the bottom of this page !!!

The new servo system has realtime PE correction ! No more PE training !!

Both stepper and servo software programs are ASCOM compliant ! Point and click from your favorite planetarium program. 

 
Stepper: 
Uses an old inexpensive laptop to drive the electronics. 
A manual handpad or a wireless handpad are available. 
Encoders are not required at all. 
A simple circuit that can easily be repaired. 

Servo:
A newer/good laptop and Scope2 can be used inside Windows or on a Mac/Linux OS. Other programs can be operating at the same time as Scope2. Comes with software for complete functionality. 
The Argo Navis can be used instead of a laptop and Scope2. Encoders are used for a drag and track mode or a push button GoTo mode. 

Both systems can use a newly developed wireless handpad that has a LOT of features. 


Click for a big picture
 

1. Uses the handpad and a receiver. Completely wireless !
2. 1/20th second delay from button press to movement. 
3. Built in adjustable astronomers LED flashlight. 
4. Glow in the dark keys.
5. Long battery life, auto off feature. 
6. An autoguider port built into the receiver.

You can read all about it here
 
 

Conversion design by Lenord Stage
GoTo & Tracking Systems
 5000 Green Hollow Dr.
Arlington Texas 76017-5910
(817) 468-0154