+RonC Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I have a SW electric focuser that I'd like to add to my SW MN190. It will need a special bracket I think but can anyone off advice on fitting this please? IMG_0002 by [email protected], on Flickr IMG_0004 by [email protected], on Flickr IMG_0005 by [email protected], on Flickr Thanks Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 tricky one that Ron, but from the pictures it looks like you may need to make a bracket that attaches to the two focuser screws then needs to bend 90 degrees to attach the motor, maybe a length of ali 2" or 3 " wide, bend up the bottom 90 degrees and the you`ll need to cut down the length to fit the focuser and then trim off the 90 degree flange to fit the motor, drill a couple of holes for the motor bolts and away you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Yes Rob, my idea also but wanted to check if there was any alternative! No answers on SGL so it looks like a bit of metal bending and drilling I'm surprised more folk don't use this scope though?? Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 me too, it`ll be worth it in the end Ron, loved focusing when i had my auto focuser fitted to the starwave, still looking at a way to attach it to the williams gt now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Simple enough Ron. You only need an 'L' shaped piece of metal (same shape as the original bracket.) Run it along the angled flat so it picks up the mount screws of the focuser. Spin the motor round so the flange is square to it. Mark and drill the holes - job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Found some 25mm Alloy 'L' shape in the shed, will do it this week ! Cheers Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Fitted now and working, will take a photo if it ever stops raining!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Nice one Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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