[NOT REQUIRED] [Wanted] Vixen VC200L micro focuser

[skytry (Peter)]

hi All,
can anyone assist,
I am looking for a micro / feather touch focuser, {manual of motor},
for a Vixen VC200L,
if you can assist, please contact,
regards,
Peter.

[Terry B]

I just have one of these
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...sp?id=MAS-051A
It bolts directly to the stock focussed with no modification and supports my heavy spectrograph with no problem.

[Dennis]

Originally Posted by Terry B

I just have one of these
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...sp?id=MAS-051A
It bolts directly to the stock focussed with no modification and supports my heavy spectrograph with no problem.

Hi Terry

Thank you for that useful information.

Does fitting the motorised focuser still allow you manually use the Vixen rack and pinion, or do you have to use the hand control unit to wind the focus tube in-and-out?

Cheers

Dennis

[Terry B]

Originally Posted by Dennis

Hi Terry

Thank you for that useful information.

Does fitting the motorised focuser still allow you manually use the Vixen rack and pinion, or do you have to use the hand control unit to wind the focus tube in-and-out?

Cheers

Dennis

No, you cant use it manually but there is a speed controller and it is very easy to use. I have had mine for years and I have never changed the 9v battery in it.
It is cheap and very effective. The rack and pinion focusser is quite sturdy and the electric focusser makes small movements easy to achieve. I use a Bahtinov mask to set focus and rately have to change it. My scope is permanently set up and will often go weeks without needing to change the focus.

[Dennis]

Thanks Terry – I appreciate those details.

Cheers

Dennis

[skytry (Peter)]

hi Terry,
thanks, great information, I shall follow,
the motor speed controller, is that an add on, or inbuilt in the device,
if add on, where too get?,
the Bahtinov mask, I shall seek more infomation on that one,
the mask must just fit too size?,

regards,
Peter.

[Terry B]

The motor and hand controller is 1 unit. It all comes with it.
I just made my own Bahtinov mask using foamboard.
Cheers

[skytry (Peter)]

hi Terry,
thank's for all,
now for clear skies,
regards,
Peter.