I recently spotted this thread, and owning a Microtouch/Feathertouch Focus combo myself was thrilled to see the latest builds having this as a Focuser option.

If you are having trouble connecting, make sure you have adequate privileges on Linux to do so. I could not connect to my Celestron CGE Pro mount until I did the following in a terminal session: sudo usermod -a -G dialout $USER ($USER is your username when logged in) or google the other equivalent Linux commands for giving you permissions to access the serial ports.

I tried it at home 'quickly' with my controller and a favorite focuser, and I can say there where Zero issues connecting, and the focuser can be driven back and forth using Ekos which is Awesome! I am busy getting ready for the Oregon Star Party in Central Oregon, USA, so can give more help with testing when I return. Great job on this as it is quite usable to me as it is!

Thanks to all involved,

Robert

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