Electronic or auto focussing

[Fordos Moon]

Is there a widget out there that I can attach to my focus knobs on the 200P or ED80 to more sensitively adjust focus without touching the knobs? Or would I need to change the focusers completely?

[Tinker1947]

This the sort of thing you want...???

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-cables-leads-accessories/skywatcher-auto-focuser.html

[oldpink]

will be ordering mine sometime this week but also getting the USB controller to go with it

[JamesF]

The Skywatcher motor kit linked above fits many of their standard focusers (it comes with a couple of mounting brackets).  Beyond that you're into making up your own brackets, which isn't really a major problem.  The DIY section has quite a few threads along those lines.

James

[Fordos Moon]

Thanks as always James, another pint owed!!

[Fordos Moon]

This the sort of thing you want...???

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-cables-leads-accessories/skywatcher-auto-focuser.html

Just the ticket thanks Tinker!

[Fordos Moon]

will be ordering mine sometime this week but also getting the USB controller to go with it

Would love to know how you get on with it! What does the USB controller do? Control from laptop?

[oldpink]

yes, it allows you to control the focuser via a laptop or a Xbox controler
I already use the Xbox hand set to move the telescope onto targets and get it centered
being able to focus using it will be very handy

[emadmoussa]

Yep, you can fit it to either 200P or 80ED. Also, you can always get an Hitech Astro focus kit to control everything through your laptop.

[Fordos Moon]

Yep, you can fit it to either 200P or 80ED. Also, you can always get an Hitech Astro focus kit to control everything through your laptop.

That's great news thanks for the clip too!

[Tinker1947]

Have scroll through these......

http://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/motorized-focusing-units.html

[Fordos Moon]

Just watched it - would have been lost without it!

[kenny k]

Thanks for posting the video link emadmoussa!

20 minutes after watching this i had my sky watcher auto focuser fitted and working nice and smooth on my 250 PDS .

Thanks again.

Kenny