celestron or zwo focuser for c8 edge hd

[iwols]

hi all just wondered what your thoughts were on the 2 focusers for the c8

[Shimrod]

49 minutes ago, iwols said:

hi all just wondered what your thoughts were on the 2 focusers for the c8

If you think you might get an asiair pro at some point in the future, get the ZWO focuser as the asiar does not support non-ZWO products. I have the Celestron focuser and am very happy with it - it was easy to fit and you do a one time calibration for the maximum and minimum focus range. There was a thread on here recently regarding the ZWO focuser not allowing travel across the full focuser range -  you might want to follow up on that before you purchase.  https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/375231-zwo-eaf-limited-movement/?tab=comments#comment-4067858

[iwols]

Thanks did it work OK on autofocus

 

[Shimrod]

1 hour ago, iwols said:

Thanks did it work OK on autofocus

 

I don't currently use mine with any imaging software for autofocus. I control the mount using CPWI and use an xbox controller for mount and focuser controls.

[Geordie mc]

I have the Celestron on my EdgeHD800. It’s had issues. I had to add blue loctite to the screws as they are short and kept coming loose. It’s very noisy. If you don’t have a Celestron mount there’s no way to focus without a laptop as no hand controller. As you may guess I’m not very impressed with it. I have a ZWO EAF on my refractor. Never had an issue and have now bought the bracket to try it on my Edge. Hope that helps. Mind you it’s not going to help me sell my Celestron focus motor if I decide to ditch it!