byHrast ASCOM Devices

Cool astronomy gear for better astrophotography

My ASCOM-Compatible Devices

Hey there! Welcome to my collection of homemade astronomy gadgets. I've built these devices to make my astrophotography sessions easier and more fun.

Everything here works with ASCOM, so you can easily hook them up to your favorite astronomy software. No complicated setups - just plug and play!

Cover Calibrator

This is my automated telescope cover with a built-in flat panel. It's super handy for doing flat field calibration without any extra hassle.

What it does:

  • Protects your telescope optics from dust and bumps
  • Built-in flat panel saves you from carrying separate equipment
  • Adjustable brightness to get perfect flat frames
  • Works with ASCOM so your software can control it automatically
  • 3D-printed to fit perfectly on my SW ED120/900
Check my GitHub Repo
Cover Calibrator
Focuser-Rotator

Focuser-Rotator

This is my 2-in-1 gadget that handles both focusing and camera rotation. No more manual focusing in the dark or awkward image framing!

What it does:

  • Gets your stars super sharp with precise motor focusing
  • Rotates your camera to get the perfect framing for your target
  • Connects via a simple server-based ASCOM driver
  • Built with affordable ESP32 and A4988 stepper drivers
  • Custom 3D-printed to fit my SW ED120/900 telescope
Check my GitHub Repo