0.4m

Blackfin 0.4m Controller

Discipline: 
Engineering

Peripherals

  • Focus motors (3)
  • Auto-guider deployment motor (1)
  • Proximity sensors (8)
  • Fan Control (2 banks, 3 fans each)
  • Fan Tach Input (6)
  • Temperature Sensor ADC (1, 8 channels) 

Design Assumptions

Focus

Startup

  • Assume in position
  • Do not move

Motor Backlash

  • To minimize motor backlash, always approach a new position from the same direction
  • Always approach moving OUT

Drive Characteristics

Tags: 
software
blackfin
0.4m

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