Crayford linear power focuser and skywatcher auto focuser

[Michael1971]

Hi guys,

I am wondering if the crayford linear power focuser, the one thats on the quattro's, accepts the skywatcher auto focuser.

I would like to have that option since I can't live without my auto focuser..lol

Thanks

Mike

[Michael1971]

I want to update this since I discovered that the mounting plate of the linear power focuser does not align with the mounting plate of the SW auto focuser..

A real shame..I loved that thing..

[Gasman]

Hi Mike

I`ve just bought a SW motor from Bern while at Kelling Heath to try and fit to the Linear power focuser (is that similar to yours?) on my Espirit 120 refractor, I just posted a query on this forum asking about the knob see here  http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/196675-focuser-motor-advice-please/  . It doesn`t look as if it should be too much of a problem to make the bracket fit as there are some holes already threaded underneath the focuser so the supplied bracket might need a new hole drilling, its this Saturdays project all being well!.

Steve

[Michael1971]

Yes sounds the same. It might be possible to expand the holes but you will not have much room.

I am not really into drilling (and in the end ruining the bracket..lol)

I tried it with just two screws to see if that would hold.

It did but now I had problems because the lock bold would not fit, and when its not fitted the drive doesn't work properly. I think not enough grip..

I just builded it back and I just have to focus from the liveview screen.. bah..lol

[Michael1971]

By the way, the picture of yours looks different.. Thats probably because mine is for a reflector and not a refractor..

[Gasman]

So when you slacken off the allen screw the knob can be pulled off?. Don`t want everything to fall to pieces

Steve

[Michael1971]

As far as I know, I did the same on my focuser. You actually need to take the knob of in order to fit the auto focuser motor.

Check this video here, very easy to understand:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpIteLt3xcw