Review of RigelSys electric focuser
By Charles Hall
Review of RigelSys electric focuser
Started by
Charlie Hein
, Mar 24 2013 10:29 AM
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Charlie Hein
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Hubble
Posted 24 March 2013 - 10:29 AM
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Posted 24 March 2013 - 11:35 AM
I have used Meade's electronic focuser on two SCT's for over 5 years. I found it too slow moving from coarse focus to medium focus, then fine and extra fine. This process might take over a minute to reach perfect focus. Replaced both with Starlight's Feather Touch focusers and can get in focus in a few seconds. Instead of playing with the focuser, I am now observing. That is why I bought the scopes in the first place.
Jim Hopkins, Plainfield, IL
Jim Hopkins, Plainfield, IL
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Posted 24 March 2013 - 03:42 PM
If I may add onto this.
The review is showing up fully on the main page, not like the others which are just the usual small synopsis with a small photo and a link to the actual review.
The review is showing up fully on the main page, not like the others which are just the usual small synopsis with a small photo and a link to the actual review.
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Charlie Hein
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Posted 24 March 2013 - 04:58 PM
If I may add onto this.
The review is showing up fully on the main page, not like the others which are just the usual small synopsis with a small photo and a link to the actual review.
Thanks for the heads up, it's fixed now.
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Posted 28 March 2013 - 08:12 AM
One more benefit he didn't add is that the RigelSys driver apparently can be 'tricked' to make it appear as an absolute focuser to a focusing program. This gives you access to a greater range of software for 'autofocus'.
The hand controller works with a variety of focusers; I've used it with a 1205 Meade, a RigelSys motor, and my Moonlight DC motor.
The hand controller works with a variety of focusers; I've used it with a 1205 Meade, a RigelSys motor, and my Moonlight DC motor.
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