I think I wrecked my scope help

[Shaun Sr]

Last night I installed the feather touch micro focus on my Celestron edge hd 8. Once I had it on I pushed the focuser forward so the plate was flush again so I could screw it back on from the stock focuser It pushed forward smooth but I  don't think I was supposed to push that in now my focuser  seems like gets off when I'm turning it to get into focus it pops it jerks across the view I can get a focus to come in it doesn't seem like my focus is that great at all now I don't know what should do. So I can focus but it jerks like tension built up and pops back and my focus is ....only ok. I was thinking put the stock focuser back on to try to restore it and then install the micro touch again. I'm so stupid.  Help

[Stargazer33]

What micro focuser do you have? Did you follow instructions provided with your focuser? Have you looked on your focuser manufacturers website for guidance? 

[Starwatcher2001]

First off, you're not stupid. Stuff happens. Second, don't panic and do anything in haste. I'm sure there's someone on here who will know what the issue is and can point you in the right direction.

[Shaun Sr]

I followed the instructions but I pushed the focuser in instead of screwing it.  Idk if I should take the feather touch direct replacement for sct8 off and gently pull back on or what

[Shimrod]

13 minutes ago, Shaun Sr said:

I followed the instructions but I pushed the focuser in instead of screwing it.  Idk if I should take the feather touch direct replacement for sct8 off and gently pull back on or what

How far did you thread the focuser on the shaft before pushing? Assuming this focuser here: Starlight micro focus for Celestron SCT it does say you might need to push the focuser in slightly to get the focuser flush with the tube.

Are you sure you haven't engaged the mirror locks on the OTA which might also be causing the jerky movement? 

[Shaun Sr]

I don't know how you do that lock the mirrors. But I pushed it like 1 inch

 

[Shaun Sr]

It like winds up and snaps loud as you focus it. One way anyway

[Shimrod]

7 hours ago, Shaun Sr said:

I don't know how you do that lock the mirrors. But I pushed it like 1 inch

 

Here is a link to the EdgeHD optics manual -  EdgeHD 8" manual If you look on page 7 it shows two 'mirror lock' knobs. These hold the mirror is place for astrophotography. Make sure they are fully turned anti-clockwise to unlock.

[Shaun Sr]

You rock dude I engaged them when installing the focuser thinking they were just loose covers of some sort. Ty so much