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Merlin66

10-04-2019, 04:45 PM

And another focus motor appears......
Baader this time.
https://www.baader-planetarium.com/en/steeldrive-ii-motor-focuser-with-controller.html

The_bluester

10-04-2019, 05:39 PM

I am a bit tempted by the Pegasus Focus Cube for bringing the motor and controller into one box.

LewisM

10-04-2019, 05:54 PM

I still reckon the SharpSky Pro is THE best out there, and feature packed too.

AstroApprentice

10-04-2019, 07:20 PM

Nice looking unit. I like the dew heater port and the cable clip.
The magnetic homing is also a nice addition.

Wavytone

10-04-2019, 08:17 PM

I’ve got the focuser on my MK91, and will buy the motor drive while it’s available, just in case. According to the TS website there’s a basic handset for manual control plus a USB port for a PC supplied with the motor drive, so it’s not really necessary to shell out another 800 clams for this box.

AstroApprentice

11-04-2019, 07:26 AM

Hi Nick,
You might want to order soon as the old motor drive is discontinued. I like that the old one could be powered by AA batts for unplugged visual or USB for AP. Nonetheless, the new model is a step fwd with the homing sensor, dew heater port and apparently can handle heavier loads. I agree it is $$$, but the Baader accessories I have are all of very high quality.