Looking to get an autofocuser for my c8 and not sure what works. Any suggestions are appreciated
Zwo eaf on old c8?(1980s/90s model)
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AstroEmran
, Dec 13 2024 11:33 PM
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Posted 13 December 2024 - 11:33 PM
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Posted 14 December 2024 - 01:07 AM
An eaf will be just fine. I use one on my Edge11HD and it works just fine. Make sure that you test to see how much backlash compensation you will need.
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Posted 28 December 2024 - 07:53 AM
how old is old ? 1990?
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Posted 30 December 2024 - 09:49 PM
how old is old ? 1990?
I believe its late 80s early 90s
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Posted 30 December 2024 - 09:54 PM
contact https://buckeyestargazer.net/Shop.php
they have adapters for the C8 1989-1998 then you can buy a Gemini AEF 124$ or ZWO EAF for 360$ ish...
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Posted 31 December 2024 - 12:32 PM
The EAF can be had for about 150 USD at Astronomics and the necessary adapter appears to be about 50 USD at Buckeyestargazer. So, unless I have the currency incorrect, it looks like it costs just a few USD to get a supported focuser. I think if you like to use aliexpress you can get the Gemini for less than 80USD plus shipping. Don't know how long it takes to get it though.
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