In an unprecedented move, we have made the coding that powers our precision motion control system open source. The night sky is full of possibilities, and so is the PMC-Eight.

Through ASCOM, you can access a number of outstanding star map software/telescope control programs. Our specific PMC-Eight ASCOM 32-bit legacy, or 32-bit/64-bit Any CPU driver allows you to use the ASCOM-powered planetarium or observatory control software of your choice to run your PMC-Eight mount either wirelessly or through a wired connection. To meet the versatile needs of the greater amateur and professional astronomy community, we have made the PMC-Eight compatible with the industry standard ASCOM Standard interface. This dynamic app is fueled by a database that can be routinely updated to ensure you have the latest discoveries waiting for you to explore!Īlthough we offer our own operating app (ExploreStars), the PMC-Eight is all about providing options – not only in what you view but in how you get there. ExploreStars is all-encompassing and has an intuitive nature that makes it simple and quick to align your telescope, navigate the stars and learn specifics about tens of thousands of celestial objects. This multiple processor approach is a revolutionary one that pays off with exceptional performance.Ĭreated specifically for the PMC-Eight, the ExploreStars app streamlines the observing experience and serves as an ideal introduction to the many benefits of our OpenGOTO system. This delegation of tasks among the processors results in a system that offers superior responsiveness, high efficiency and unsurpassed reliability.

The PMC-Eight has eight CPUs that operate independently of one another to focus on defined functions. The PMC-Eight has taken GOTO technology to a whole new level by utilizing a smart electronic design philosophy that transcends the industry standard single processor designs.

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