{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-stepper-motor-cable-for-lacerta-motor","title":"Pegasus Astro Stepper Motor Cable for Lacerta Motor","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Pegasus Astro stepper motor cable wired for Lacerta focus motors. It connects a Lacerta motor to a Pegasus Astro focus controller, matching the pin arrangement the Lacerta motor expects to the connector on the Pegasus end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePegasus focus controllers ship with a cable for their own motors. If you are driving a third-party motor instead, the wiring order differs, and this cable is the Lacerta-specific version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a Lacerta focus motor\u003c\/strong\u003e and want to run it from a Pegasus Astro focus controller rather than replacing the motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre migrating to Pegasus control\u003c\/strong\u003e and want to keep the motor already fitted to your telescope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a spare\u003c\/strong\u003e for an existing Lacerta-to-Pegasus setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLacerta-specific pinout:\u003c\/strong\u003e wired for the coil order a Lacerta stepper expects, so the motor turns correctly rather than stalling or running backwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement for adapting:\u003c\/strong\u003e no splicing, no adapter stack — one cable end to end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with the Pegasus focus controller range\u003c\/strong\u003e that uses the standard Pegasus motor connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriving an existing Lacerta focus motor from a Pegasus Astro focus controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping a working third-party motor when upgrading the controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying a spare motor cable in an observatory or travel kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor side:\u003c\/strong\u003e wired for Lacerta focus motors specifically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pegasus Astro focus controllers using the standard Pegasus stepper motor connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot interchangeable with other third-party cables.\u003c\/strong\u003e The MSM\/Rigel and Starlight HSM cables use different wiring and are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The motor and the controller are separate purchases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinout is motor-specific.\u003c\/strong\u003e A stepper cable is not generic — using the wrong one can leave the motor unresponsive or turning the wrong way. If you are unsure which motor you have, send us the model and we will confirm the right cable before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a cable, not a motor kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It adapts a motor you already own to a controller you already own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your controller connector.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your Pegasus controller uses an RJ45 or DB9 motor port, the matching cable for that port is a different part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a single cable — motor at one end, controller at the other. There is nothing to wire and nothing to configure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy can't I use the cable that came with my Pegasus controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat cable is wired for Pegasus motors. A Lacerta motor uses a different coil order, so it needs a cable wired to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with an MSM or Rigel motor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Those use the MSM\/Rigel cable, which is a separate part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if I use the wrong cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically the motor will not move, will move erratically, or will run in reverse. Fitting the correct cable resolves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: the Lacerta-to-Pegasus stepper cable that lets a Pegasus focus controller drive a Lacerta motor. Confirm your motor model and it is a straight plug-in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54143991054447,"sku":"PEG-CMOT-LCRT","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/PEG-CMOT-LCRT.png?v=1787768923","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/pegasus-astro-stepper-motor-cable-for-lacerta-motor","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}