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Old 01-02-2009, 02:31 PM
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PC focus control

Jason,

for PC focus control you can buy commercial units from JMI: http://www.jimsmobile.com/buy_motor_controls.htm

or from Orion version (Bintel has these):
http://content.telescope.com/rsc/img...Focus_revB.pdf

And to make the connection to the PC
http://www.store.shoestringastronomy...roducts_fc.htm

I'm sure you could also make your own using a stepper motor and USB interface kit (I think Jaycar has these type of things). I have both the JMI and Orion motors and can post some pics if you want.

Peter
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