Pyxis
Software Downloads
Original Pyxis 2" and Pyxis 3"
Camera Field Rotators
Pyxis Rotator Technical Manual:
Pyxis
Camera Field Rotator Technical Manual for Theory of Operation
and Operating Procedures including the Pyxis 3-inch, Revision 2 - November
2006.
Download and print the Pyxis Camera Field Rotator Technical Manual for Theory of Operation and Operating Procedures.
Pyxis Rotator Software Installers:
The
original standalone Pyxis Control program can be downloaded
here.
NOTE: In most cases, the most recent OptecPyxisSetup installer package is the only driver required for new installations. Choose the _x86 version installer for 32-bit Windows platforms or the _x64 version installer for 64-bit Windows platforms.
The
NEW Pyxis Software and ASCOM Driver installers below offer
the following improvements over the original software and drivers:
- Full Windows 7 and Vista support,
- Multiple instance support for control over two or more Pyxis rotators,
- Halt command to stop long rotations (requires home after halt),
- Improved interface for stand-alone program,
- Capable of sub-degree moves with Pyxis firmware version 2.03 or Pyxis 3" firmware version 3.41 and above,
- Compatible with Optec De-Rotation software client.
Select the _x86 version for 32-bit Windows or the _64 version for 64-bit Windows.
 OptecPyxisSetup_x86(2.1.8).zipWindows 32-bit (release date: 04/21/2012)  32-bit
Installer program for the Pyxis Control Program and ASCOM
Driver version 2.1.8. Driver with advanced setup
options for the Pyxis 2" and 3" Camera Field Rotators.
Includes standalone program, ASCOM driver, and expanded help file.
NOTE: You will need to unzip this file into a temporary folder to run the setup.exe executable program. ASCOM driver requires Platform 5.5, optimized for Platform 6 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. Pyxis 2" Firmware v2.03 or above recommended. Pyxis 3" firmware v.3.41 or above recommended. Software copyright 2012 - Optec, Inc. (Free to distribute.) |
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OptecPyxisSetup_x64(2.1.8).zip Windows 64-bit (release date: 04/21/2012) 64-bit
Installer program for the Pyxis Control Program and ASCOM
Driver version 2.1.8. Driver with advanced setup
options for the Pyxis 2" and 3" Camera Field Rotators.
Includes standalone program, ASCOM driver, and expanded help file.
NOTE: You will need to unzip this file into a temporary folder to run the setup.exe executable program. ASCOM driver requires Platform 5.5, optimized for Platform 6 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. Pyxis 2" Firmware v2.03 or above recommended. Pyxis 3" firmware v.3.41 or above recommended. Software copyright 2012 - Optec, Inc. (Free to distribute.) |
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Selecting the Driver in ASCOM Chooser:
Once
installed, the ASCOM Rotator Chooser will display a new rotator choice called "Optec
Pyxis Rotator". The original "Optec Pyxis" driver will
remain and can be used unless you manually remove the driver from the Add
and Remove Programs applet in Windows.
To use the new driver, be certain to choose "Optec Pyxis Rotator" from the dropdown menu.
The Instance Control allows multiple Pyxis rotators to be controlled from the same ASCOM Driver. Name your Pyxis rotators appropriately to differentiate as shown in the screenshot above (click screenshot above for full view).
Older Pyxis Downloads:
The original Pyxis control software and ASCOM drivers are now obsolete and will no longer be supported. However, for backward compatibility and for installations using older ASCOM platforms, these programs can still be downloaded here.
INDI
(Linux Astronomy) Website
FTDI Website