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Old 01-06-2012, 10:11 AM
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Auto Focuser for small mak

Hi There,
Does anybody know of a commercially available electric focuser for a skywatcher 127 mak. or anything that could be modified to fit one.
Thanks.
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Old 10-06-2012, 12:53 AM
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nothing commercially available but you can make one out of a RC servo motor and a few little bits and bobs
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Old 10-06-2012, 09:02 PM
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i found one at jmi in the states. http://www.jmitelescopes.com/images/mf_osm_parts.jpg
i am working at the moment on a home made focuser and a motorized base box for my dob all controlled with a single control box. very basic but ill have it done in a week so ill put some pics and a description up for all to check out.
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Old 25-06-2012, 07:21 PM
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the auto focuser arrived today, fits perfectly and no slop in operation. the variable speed range is impressive. shame about the clouds out but playing with it today i know its a winner.
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