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AstroPegasus eXternal Motor Controller
An expansion accessory for Ultimate Powerbox v2, v3, Pocket Powerbox Advance & Micro
The PegasusAstro external motor controller (abbreviated XMC) was designed to expand the focusing capabilities of the UPBv2 or UPBv3 (supports a 2nd focus controller) and adds focusing functionality to the PPBAD or PPB Micro.
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Home delivery - International | Home delivery - International |
Monday, 17 March - Monday, 24 March |

Home delivery - International
Home delivery - International
Estimated delivery:
Monday, 17 March - Monday, 24 March
The device does not require a USB cable and can be connected directly to the EXT port of these Powerboxes. It can drive a large bipolar stepper motor (up to 2Amps per coil) with high precision.
Compatible with:
- Ultimate Powerbox v3
- Ultimate Powerbox v2
- Pocket Powerbox Advance
- Pocket Powerbox Micro
Microstepping
The controller supports microstepping that can be configured by software in full step, half step, 1/4 step and 1/8 step. This provides additional precision due to higher resolution and smooth rotation of the stepper motor shaft.
No USB port required
There is no need to occupy a USB port as the controller does not require USB connectivity. Just connect the RJ12 port to the EXT port and the controller will be recognized from the powerbox software. It's that simple!
In the box
1 x eXternal Motor Controller
1 x RJ12 to RJ12 - EXT cable (60cm)
1 x 2.1mm to 2.1mm DC cable (1m)
Note: The motor cable (RJ45 to RJ45) is now included in the Motor kit package Focus
Protections
The controller is fully protected against undervoltage, overcurrent and overtemperature events.
Second EXT port available
A second EXT port allows you to daisy-chain future equipment or connect your environmental sensor.
Compatible motors
We have successfully tested and controlled the following stepper motors:
Please note that each motor requires its own cable due to the different pin-out selection of each manufacturer. * We optionally provide any of these cables. Check the cable type SKU in the table below.
STEPPER MOTOR | CABLE TYPE (SKU) |
Pegasus Motor Focus (v1 & v2) | Straight RJ45 Network Cable |
Starlight HSM 25 / 30 / 35 | PEG-CMOT-HSM |
Starlight MSM 25 / 30 / 35 | PEG-CMOT-MSM |
Starizona Micro-Touch | PEG-CMOT-MSM |
Rigel nStep Motors | PEG-CMOT-MSM |
Moonlite Stepper Motor | PEG-CMOT-RJ45DB9 |
Robofocus Stepper Motor | PEG-CMOT-RJ45DB9 |
Lakeside Stepper Motor | PEG-CMOT-RJ45DB9 |
Lacerta Motor | PEG-CMOT-LCRT |
Technical Specifications
Type | Value |
Supply voltage | 12V DC Preferred. Accepts 8.2 V to 24 V - motor dependent. |
Drive current | 2 Amps per motor coil |
Motor compatibility | Unipolar and bipolar stepper motors |
Motor output | RJ45 connector |
Connectivity | RJ12 socket (RJ12 to RJ12 straight cable) up to meters |
Power input connector | 2.1 mm center positive socket |
Dimensions | 66mm x 66mm x 28 mm |