PyxisControl is an astronomy utility which can control Optec`s Pyxis 2" and 3" Field Rotators. Additionally it can link to Software Bisque`s TheSkyX Pro to control the orientation (Position Angle) of a selected Field of View Indicator (FOVI). These will be synchronized when both are connected to PyxisControl. A measured camera angle can also be entered and this will result in automatic offsetting of the Pyxis rotation angle to compensate.
Features: • rotation controlled by clicking a graphic dial; • rotation can also be nudged by selectable amounts; • rotation can be commanded to an exact angle; • PyxisControl uses recent updates to the Pyxis command protocol to enable fractional angles; • PyxisControl remains backwards compatible with all previous versions of the Pyxis firmware; • rotation direction can be specified as clockwise or counter-clockwise to account for arbitrary reflections in the optical path; • general Pyxis commands can be sent: Home, Sleep, Wake and Restore; • advanced configuration of the Pyxis can be performed.
PyxisControl offers Mac-based astronomers the opportunity to use all the capabilities of the Optec Pyxis serial-controlled rotators.
Note that a USB-Serial converter is needed to use this application for Pyxis control. The USB-controlled Pyxis LE is not supported.
