Welcome to the FocusLynx documentation

This covers software documentation for the Optec FocusLynx, TCF-LSI and ThirdLynx control software. Optec offers first party ASCOM and Alpaca drivers and works to support TheSkyX X2 and Indi drivers. All FocusLynx family devices use a single driver greatly simplifying setup.

Tutorials

• Focuser Overview
  • FocusLynx Controller
  • TCF-LSI
  • ThirdLynx X-Series
• ASCOM Installation
  • System Requirements
  • Installation
• Alpaca Installation
  • System Requirements
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • macOS
• Getting Started
  • ASCOM
  • Alpaca
• First Time Setup
  • All Focusers
  • Homing Focusers
  • Syncing Focusers
• Setting up a Syncing Focuser
• Device Networking
• FocusLynx WiFi Setup
  • ASCOM
  • Alpaca
  • Direct Connection
  • Web Page
• Temperature Compensation

How To

• Connect ASCOM to an Alpaca driver
  • Requirements
  • Steps
• Find Serial Port Name
  • All Platforms
  • Windows
  • Linux and macOS
• Open Focuser Setup
  • ASCOM
  • FocusLynx Commander
  • Alpaca
  • Alpaca from ASCOM
• Set Backlash
  • ASCOM
  • Alpaca
• Set Maximum Position
  • ASCOM
  • Alpaca
• Open FocusLynx Wired Networking
  • ASCOM
  • Alpaca
• Windows USB Drivers
  • FocusLynx and LSI
  • ThirdLynx

Explanation

• Understanding Alpaca
• Understanding Backlash
• Understanding Homing vs Syncing
• Understanding Temperature Compensation

Reference

• Definitions
  • Alpaca
  • Alpaca Discovery
  • ASCOM
  • ASCOM Chooser
  • Backlash
  • Backlash Compensation
  • Device Type
  • Homing
  • Reverse
  • Step
  • Step Size
  • Syncing
  • Temperature Compensation
• Device Types
  • No Device
  • DirectSync / Posi-Drive
  • QuickSync / Handy Stepper Motor
  • Optec FastFocus
  • Optec TCF-Leo
  • Optec Sagitta OAG Motor
  • Optec Sagitta 2 OAG Motor
  • Optec TCF-Lynx 2”
  • Optec TCF-Lynx 3”
  • FeatherTouch Microtouch MSM
  • Unipolar motor