SW electronic focus motor to 10:1 GSO

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

Guys,
I've successfully fitted the SW focuser motor to a TS 10:1 focuser using a small timing belt and pulley.
I need to do the same with a GSO 10:1 focuser but I find the "baseplate" - the mounting of the 10:1 knob is different from the TS model....
Has anyone tried this with success?????

[tonez]

they are a real hassle to adapt to other focusers
can i ask where you got the timing belt and pulley from?

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

I got the original belt and pulley from MOTION CO in the U.K.
Small Parts in QLD have offered similar.

[kinetic (Steve)]

Originally Posted by Merlin66

Guys,
I've successfully fitted the SW focuser motor to a TS 10:1 focuser using a small timing belt and pulley.
I need to do the same with a GSO 10:1 focuser but I find the "baseplate" - the mounting of the 10:1 knob is different from the TS model....
Has anyone tried this with success?????

Ken,
some pics from my hack might be of some help.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=51301

Steve

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

Thanks mate, but a bit more complicated than just using the SW motor and belt drive........
KISS?....

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

I'm a little surprised that no one seems to have tried fitting a SW motor to the GSO 10:1 Crayford......

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

OK,
I'll go for the 30 tooth pulley and an 80 tooth belt.
Mount the SW motor separately from the focuser but align the belt with the 10:1 Knob......