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An easy install for Alt. encoder on any Dob.


Ricardo Campos' Great Polaris (equatorial) DSC installation


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Serial/Usb EzDSC Digital Setting Circles for Palm OS, PocketPC,*Windows Laptop/Desktop.
Complete assembled ready to use EzDSC kit with encoders & software - $189
*The software can only be supplied for the Windows Laptop/Desktop.
**(EzDSC Kit includes encoders with gears, etc. - see details below)
EzDSC assembled Interface and encoder cables only (without encoders & brackets) - $129

Unleash the power of Windows for Digital Setting Circles and more. Make your scope much smarter and find those objects that you can't see with the naked eye. Its the DSC that points your scope to objects and teaches you about the sky at the same time. Use the built in sidereal clock that lets you know which objects are in your view of the sky at any given time, and how far east or west of your position. Sync on objects to correct for errors that are inherent to your scope, such as the pointing error of the telescope's optical axis. Syncing also improves accuracy in that part of the sky currently viewed. It only requires an initial alignment on polaris and one other star, or two stars.

EzDSC software is designed for either Equatorial or Dobsonian mounts but the Interface will also work alone on any type telescope with many star chart programs. Connect it to your computer's serial port(or USB with this adaptor-$17) and you're ready to go. EzDSC Interface can be used with our software or many other software. Some it works with: TheSky Pocket Edition, $79, ECU, $59.95, TheSky (Check with TheSkyPE for use with Phone PCs)and other star charts for Palm-size, Palm OS, Handhelds or Laptop/Desktops. It operates from user supplied 9 to 12 volt battery or an AC to 7.5v to 12v DC adaptor. The small lightweight interface plastic box measures only 4" X 2" X 1". The Interface can also be used with other DSC encoders. If you have a Palm OS handheld you may be interested in using our hardware with this Freeware.
Another Palm OS freeware here.
More Palm or PocketPC software: here.

Features of EzDSC

  • Sidereal time clock points out when an object is in your view.
  • Simple and quick setup.
  • Will sync on any star in the data base for improved accuracy.
  • All bright stars and all Messier objects are in data base.
  • Add other objects as desired.
  • For use with your Palm OS, Pocket PC, Windows Laptop or Desktop.
  • Interface box works with TheSky Pocket Edition, ECU and other on-screen star charts, including Palm OS Freeware
    Another Palm OS freeware here.
  • Finds faint or "invisible" objects.
  • Azimuth and Altitude resolution = 5120 (.07 deg./step) with our encoders and gear set.
  • Easy to install included encoders with supplied brackets and gears.

    ** All parts, including encoders, encoder cable, brackets, gears, nuts, bolts and detailed instructions for a simple installation are included in the kit. The instructions show you how to attach the gears and encoders to all standard dobsonian types with very minimal modifications to your dob. Attaching the encoders to equatorials depends on the particular scope. For a good source of information on using DSCs with mobile devices see TheSkyPE.
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