Focuser for RC6

[AstroBogan]

Just received my GSO RC6 and tak collimating scope from 2 members of IIS, much appreciated!

my question is, I want to upgrade from the standard focuser.

Any idea of what to go for that won't completely break my bank?

cheers

[luka]

Moonlite seems to be the most popular choice. Not sure about not breaking the bank though...

[AstroBogan]

Yeah i thought about a moonlight, not sure which one to get for the RC6 :')

[benklerk]

Hi Jsmitt


I replaced my GSO RC6 focuser a few months ago.

I ordered this https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p9926_TS-Optics-2--UNC-V-Power-Crayford-Focuser-M90-thread-for-RC-telescopes.html


So far I really like it and it isn't as expensive as some other brands. If you upgrade to a RC8 at somepoint, It will also fit it.

[jwoody]

Hello Jacob.
The RC6 I used to have had the 2" Moonlite and a hi-res stepper motor and it worked very well. You can lose the hi res stepper if you manually focus and just get the tri knob configuration. $468 AUD plus delivery from moonlite.

That one from TS that benklerk suggested looks good also. About 440 AUD delivered.

[AstroBogan]

Do i need the controller also? or does the stepper motor work directly with ASCOM?

[jwoody]

You need a controller also, I forgot about that.

I used to use mine with a sharpsky pro that I already had.....

Getting a hi res stepper and a controller will bump the price up significantly.

There are other controller options out there though that will work with the moonlite hi res stepper