Planewave also sell an integrated focuser and rotator.
Greg.
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Originally Posted by SpaceNoob
On my train there are quite a few dovetails, if that's what they're called.
The FLI one has proven to be the least concern and was extremely easy to seat flat/flush. The FW also bolts firmly through the camera body.
Issues for me have been MOAG->precise parts adaptor -> Pyxis rotator -> optec to PW Hedrick focuser adaptor. All of which are those damn pinch bolt dovetail things. The whole thing requires very careful assembly on a bench before lifting the train onto the back of the scope. If I keep struggling with adapters I'll be ripping off the rotator and just going directly to the focuser using the secure fit adapters which are much better, so I hear at least. Rotator is nice to have but not really needed given the field size/shape of the 16803.
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Originally Posted by SpaceNoob
Sounds like a good idea. I probably will remove the rotator and just go with the secure fit option. Removing the rotator would probably reduce the weight of the train by a fair bit too. Regarding the grub screws..... I think I'll leave them alone and loosen the focuser assembly, seems less prone to tilt issues  |