Skywatcher Auto Focuser

[Daz Type-R]

Hi.

Found this on FLO, this will solve some of my problems when focusing.

First Light Optics - SkyWatcher Auto Focuser

Has anybody had one and can they recommend it, or an alternative?

Cheers,

Daz.

[malc-c]

Have one fitted to my 200P - works a treat... also use it with the DC focuser

First Light Optics - HitecAstro DC Focus

[Daz Type-R]

Nice one, thanks for the quick reply, so no issues to report etc?

Don't think I will use the connection to the pc, so won't bother with that?

What size batteries does it run off, AA or is it a dc/ac electric hook up?

[pritc]

Ditto with Malcolm....

Highly recommended.

Have one on my 200P.

What problems are you getting whilst focusing??

Focuser vibration whilst turning knob??

Wayne

[Dai150PL]

I have one for my 150PL and would not be without it.

[pritc]

What size batteries does it run off, AA or is it a dc/ac electric hook up?

9 Volt battery...

I have mine direct to mains via a 9v adaptor..

Wayne

[Daz Type-R]

Ditto with Malcolm....

Highly recommended.

Have one on my 200P.

What problems are you getting whilst focusing??

Focuser vibration whilst turning knob??

Wayne

Exactly!

[pritc]

Exactly!

0 vibration using a SW autofocuser......

Wayne

[Daz Type-R]

9 Volt battery...

I have mine direct to mains via a 9v adaptor..

Wayne

Thanks for that, order going in soon then - yay.

[oldfruit]

I have one too, great piece of kit.

[Neil1194]

Got one on my 150P - excellent - uses single 9v battery

[Daz Type-R]

Is it easy to install?

[steelfixer]

Hi there

I have two of them on my set up and they are brilliant.

Dead simple to fit. Every thing you need comes with it.

Best buy you will make.

After you have used it for a couple of times you will wonder how you ever did without it.

[Neil1194]

Installation was a bit fiddly - there are alternative parts for different scopes. You need to remove one focussing knob. Then remove the four screws underneath the focusser - the bracket for the motor is fitted using these four screws. Loosly fit everything then work out which adaptor fits between the scope focusser and the motor. Get everything lined up and tighten. Battery/control pack has a single coiled lead and plugs into the motor. I can let you have pics when you get yours if it will help...Neil

[Daz Type-R]

Cheers Neil that would be awsome. If you don't mind sticking them up when you have a mo then I can get a feel for the installation before it arrives.

Cheers everybody for all your replys, seems like a popular mod for the scope.

[Starbabe]

Would it not be better to put that money towards a SW / Revelation crayford dual speed focuser?

They only cost about 130 or so.

I cannot find a link to a revelation one but here is the SW one...

www.opticalvision.co.uk/astronomical_accessories/Focusers/dual_speed_2_crayford_focuser_for_sky_watcher_refractors

[Daz Type-R]

How will that benefit me over the standard focuser with the auto upgrade? It is turning the focuser knobs that is producing the wobble, surley I will still have to turn the knobs on the dual speed?

Thanks for the reply though - something else to think about.

[Starbabe]

How will that benefit me over the standard focuser with the auto upgrade? It is turning the focuser knobs that is producing the wobble, surley I will still have to turn the knobs on the dual spped?

Won't the crayford be smoother and have more precision?

The standard SW RnP focuser is gawd awful on extra movement and not smooth at all.

Is the vibration coming from fighting the RnP focuser? I know mine does because the SW RnP is a piece of ****.

[Daz Type-R]

Nah, the wobble is coming from my unsteady hand turning the focuser knobs. I do not have an issue with the standard focuser, mine is nice and smooth, just my wobbly hand that is causing the issue.