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Old 14-02-2019, 09:03 PM
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By JMI Focus Pal do you mean something similar to a FCUSB or is the JMI unit offering a more controlled focus?

The problem with DC motors for focus i have found is overrun unless the motor speed control can be set very slow or there is a braking mechanism. But overall ,with the celestron speed adjustable handcontrol , the function is quite good if not repeatable.

Using occasional refocus with a bahtinov mask, I have got much better at manual focus.So much that the motor focus gets less use. Or perhaps it is simply steadier with the scope bolted to a pier and tightening up the mount.

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Originally Posted by Merlin66 View Post
Tony,
$100....
The DC pulse control under JMI Focus Pal works pretty well - check it out.
It really depends what you want to do - focus the scope or compensate the changes as you go....
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