Electronics

Voltage regulator for the laptop. The regulator transforms the 26Vdc input voltage to 15Vdc.
Side view.
The generated heat is removed with the help of a small fan.
View of the stepper motors control board.
The focus motor control board. The motor speed is configurable from the handpad:
  • Automatic three speeds mode: Hold the focus button and at a 2 seconds interval, speed will go from slow, to medium, to fast.
    (This was better than continuously incremental speed).
  • Single speed mode: Choose any of the 16 speeds available.
The wires pass from the rocker to the primary box.