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Old 18-12-2010, 06:31 PM
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Budget electric focuser for a schmidt cassegrain

i recently made a bracket and drive belt to attach a Skywatcher electric focuserto my C9.25" , to aid focusing for astrophotography. Cost about $120 including SW electric focuser.Have attached pictures below.
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Old 19-12-2010, 11:24 AM
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Nice job. I was looking for some inspiration to do the same the to feathertouch focusser on my C8 Hyperstar. You've now give it!

BTW, if you wish, the SW focusser runs well under FCUSB for remote control
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Old 26-12-2010, 06:22 AM
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nice work
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