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SkyRad
accessory controller SkyRad is a Telrad modified to provide tangle free connections to several accessories commonly found on telescopes. These accessories can be controlled from SkyWalker1's handpaddle or from a PC running SkyGuide-Win. SkyRad is designed to work with SkyWalker1 (SkyWalker-Servo contains the focus and reticle control functions of SkyRad built-in). A single cable connects SkyRad to SkyWalker1, reducing the number of boxes, cables and connections on the telescope. |
SkyRad controls the following: |
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| • | Motorized
focusers through 1/8" mini jack connector. |
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| • | External
cabled illuminated guide reticle through 1/8" mini jack connector
providing variable brightness and blink rate. |
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| • | Kendrick dew heaters via 3 phono jack connectors. | |
| - | Capable
of controlling a total of 5.0Amps |
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| • | Built-in
Telrad dew heater. |
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| • | The
Telrad's internal reticle with a variable blink rate. |
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| SkyRad
requires a HighDrive cable to connect to SkyWalker1. This cable is
available from Astrometric Instruments. |
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