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Old 19-04-2020, 12:53 PM
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redbeard (Damien)
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Hi Rob,


If you are a little technical, you can still use your Meade Micro Focuser if you make a simple dc motor controller for it. I have made one as have others here on IIS. I used an Arduino and DC motor control module. (See pics). Nothing flash but it has the 4 speeds/inward/outward control and supports the LX200 focuser Ascom in basic form. Also PC control. Now, it looks ugly though. LOL. Happy to share code etc. $30 - $40 in parts if you were to build it.



Cheers,
Damien.
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