Nice idea on the tube for focusing

[nightfisher]

not mine but thought i would share a good idea

[knobby]

I love that, great find , think it needs lower gearing though ...

[D4N]

Nice simple solution.

TSED70Q, iOptron Smart EQ pro, ASI-120MM, Finepix S5 pro.

[Mick J]

Brill, thanks for that, just what I was looking for - another project   

[beamer3.6m]

Could someone describe it as youtube is playing up for me.

[Mick J]

It's a small silly toy rc robot, forward & turn, really simple control with a small joystick,  smash out the receiver from the robot (children should not watch) connect to rc servo & phone battery, mount on scope,  wheel on servo turns focus, wireless control from original controller, forwards backwards.  looks better than my description.

guess the servo has to be continuous turn or a small dc motor may do.  did find the featured toy on ebay - ouch !!  must be short supply Christmas stock.

[Mick J]

Huuummmm,  I wonder.....  transmitter/receiver........  12 volt (I didn't know these existed till I looked)  but then I must have 12 volts not to far away.......  servo somewhere,  new year project 

[Kropster]

THat 12v wireless remote control looks really handy. So many possibilities!

The instructions are a bit difficult to decode though.

[Mick J]

THat 12v wireless remote control looks really handy. So many possibilities!

The instructions are a bit difficult to decode though.

Yes Kropster, I have one on order, £5.06 thought I could risk it 

Ordered in a fit of enthusiasm!! I am not so sure it will suit driving a motor or rc servo type thing.....  we will see, I like to play.

[Kropster]

Yes Kropster, I have one on order, £5.06 thought I could risk it 

Ordered in a fit of enthusiasm!! I am not so sure it will suit driving a motor or rc servo type thing.....  we will see, I like to play.

Looks like it can handle quite a hefty load...... and looks like relays, so should be okay....

[Vox45]

Nice find ! thanks for sharing