The Lunatico's original astronomical controllers for focusers, rotators, filter wheels, mirror fans and other low power devices.
Things you can do with your ARMADILLO or PLATYPUS:
→ main telescope and guider scope focuser control
→ focuser plus mirror fan control
→ rotator and focuser control
→ power on / off remotely a laser pointer, mirror fans, plus focuser control
Seletek ARMADILLO , the controller for focusers, rotators, FW, mirror fans ...
Advantages:
- Automated focuser
- Instrument rotator
- Automated cooling fan control
- Independent control of any controller pin, manual or automated (depending on temperature delta), useful not only for fan control but also for dew heater bands or other devices.
- Filter wheel control (stepper based, not USB filter wheels!)
- Any two (three in the case of the Platypus) functions at the same time
- A bombproof usb connection,
- Accurate temperature sensor
- Extra internal isolation for more security.
Seletek PLATYPUS , designed for remote control.
Advantages:
- All the features of the Seletek Armadillo PLUS network connection (ethernet) and a third peripheral port.
- It is the best controller to automate your observatory, managing up to 3 devices: focusers, camera rotators, filter wheels, up to 3 at the same time.
- The Platypus can be accessed by local network and USB, with concurrent connections: one computer via network and other via local USB, a few of them via network…
Controllers technical specifications
Seletek Armadillo
CPU: Atmel AT91SAM7X256
Inputs: 4 analog-digital inputs
Outputs: 8 power digital outputs (up to 1A/port), 4 in each port – Optional 2A/port upgrade
ADC: 10 bit (0-1024)
Temperature sensor: Internal and optional external
PC connection: USB only USB and Ethernet (internet)
Size: 144 * 90 * 36 mm (incl. DB9 connectors)
OSs supported: Any current Windows version (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 (32 or 64 bits)
Power supply:
– 12 to 24 V dc (depending on the motor used), typically 12 V dc
– Standard 5.2 jack power connector
Seletek Platypus
CPU: Atmel AT91SAM7X256
Inputs: 6 analog-digital inputs + 5 digital inputs
Outputs: 12 power digital outputs (up to 1A/port), 4 in each port – Optional 2A/port upgrade
ADC: 10 bit (0-1024)
Temperature sensor: Internal and optional external
PC connection: USB and Ethernet (internet)
Size: 185 * 124 * 60 mm (incl. DB9 connectors)
OSs supported: Any current Windows version (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 (32 or 64 bits)
Power supply:
– 12 to 24 V dc (depending on the motor used), typically 12 V dc
– Standard 5.2 jack power connector