my moonlite cr2 focuser has arrived

[h0ughy (David)]

Ron Newman from Moonlite contacted me today, he said for me :

" You have to adjust the pressure /lifting capacity of the focuser to meet your needs. All Crayford focusers work under a pressure type load design and can be set for a very light touch / low load capacity, or a heavier touch/ high load capacity. It is up to the user to adjust the focuser for the required load. They are basically set light to medium for typical Newtonian use when shipped.

To adjust a Newtonian focuser------ Turn up the pressure by turning the 2 set screws under the moonlite logo in a clock wise direction only abut 1/20th of a turn then test with the heaviest load you will be using. repeat if you need a little more, but a very small amount will yeild a good amount of lifting capacity. All Crayford focuser require some kind of pressure adjustment to be made regardless of brand. It is just how Crayford focusers work."

so thats exactly what I will do this afternoon!!

[EzyStyles (Eric)]

let us know how you go houghy as im interested in a moonlite also. Also, from the pics you have attached with base plate etc, it looks abit high to reach "in-focus" with a 350d? you might have to move your primary mirrors closer abit. Although if you are planning to use both filters inplace at once with the baader mpcc, that does help abit with in-focus.

[Sentinel]

By the experiences read in this thread, I am glad I took heed to the advice given to me by a 'guru' when I bought my Feathertouch.

Pay more and get the brake my friend.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by EzyStyles

let us know how you go houghy as im interested in a moonlite also. Also, from the pics you have attached with base plate etc, it looks abit high to reach "in-focus" with a 350d? you might have to move your primary mirrors closer abit. Although if you are planning to use both filters inplace at once with the baader mpcc, that does help abit with in-focus.

no eric you only put on what you need, so easy to get focus. i left out the large one

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Sentinel

By the experiences read in this thread, I am glad I took heed to the advice given to me by a 'guru' when I bought my Feathertouch.

Pay more and get the brake my friend.

Yet to see this out with the adjustments - do tonight

[h0ughy (David)]

here is the focuser - I adjusted the tension screws and it made a big difference - but i am still unsure as to whether it will stay where I focus it to for a length of time.

[Orion]

Looks great and I hope it doesn't slip!

[h0ughy (David)]

yes there is a fix Offered by Ron
"See attached photo of what the shaft lock option looks like. It uses a mini brass compression ring system on the regular knob side that locks the shaft with out pressing on the drawtube like other lock systems can. Other traditional lock systems tend to move the image when pressing against the drawtube, that is why this new design locks the shaft so the image is not disturbed."

so its in the post this afternoon, hope I get it back next week?

[iceman (Mike)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

so its in the post this afternoon, hope I get it back next week?

Just in time for the weather to clear?

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by iceman

Just in time for the weather to clear?

so it is going to be crappy until I get it back - well I wont panic then

[h0ughy (David)]

well its on its way to get the lock added

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi David

Nice MoonLite!!!!

You are such a copy cat

Cheers Petra

Originally Posted by h0ughy

here is the focuser - I adjusted the tension screws and it made a big difference - but i am still unsure as to whether it will stay where I focus it to for a length of time.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by spacezebra

Hi David

Nice MoonLite!!!!

You are such a copy cat

Cheers Petra

show me yours then!!!