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Merlin66
18-10-2016, 04:50 PM
Guys,
I've successfully fitted the SW focuser motor to a TS 10:1 focuser using a small timing belt and pulley.
I need to do the same with a GSO 10:1 focuser but I find the "baseplate" - the mounting of the 10:1 knob is different from the TS model....
Has anyone tried this with success?????

tonez
19-10-2016, 06:48 PM
they are a real hassle to adapt to other focusers
can i ask where you got the timing belt and pulley from?

Merlin66
19-10-2016, 06:54 PM
I got the original belt and pulley from MOTION CO in the U.K.
Small Parts in QLD have offered similar.

kinetic
19-10-2016, 07:54 PM
Ken,
some pics from my hack might be of some help.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=51301

Steve

Merlin66
19-10-2016, 08:22 PM
Thanks mate, but a bit more complicated than just using the SW motor and belt drive........
KISS?....

Merlin66
25-10-2016, 10:38 AM
I'm a little surprised that no one seems to have tried fitting a SW motor to the GSO 10:1 Crayford......

Merlin66
26-10-2016, 09:44 AM
OK,
I'll go for the 30 tooth pulley and an 80 tooth belt.
Mount the SW motor separately from the focuser but align the belt with the 10:1 Knob......