
Controlling LX200 Micro Focuser
#1
Posted 12 January 2025 - 02:40 PM
Any and all information regarding the Mead Micro Focuser accessories (LX200 and ETX series) will be sincerely appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
VBR
Nigel
#2
Posted 12 January 2025 - 02:50 PM
Can anyone please link or provide schematic(s) for the Meade LX200 Micro Focuser? I need to make or adapt a controller for this accessory for a friend. Unfortunately I do not (yet) have the Focuser unit to be able to inspect. I do have a controller for the ETX micro Focuser but suspect the two accessories are very different (but perhaps I a mistaken?).
Any and all information regarding the Mead Micro Focuser accessories (LX200 and ETX series) will be sincerely appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
VBR
Nigel
I think that they all use DC motors. I use these for controlling my Meade Crayford microfocuser:
http://store.shoestr...products_fc.htm
#3
Posted 12 January 2025 - 02:59 PM
Gday Nigel
If its the 2" dia microfocusser, its a bog std DC motor
Rated to12V with PWM speed control,
( ie anything can run it )
Most of the small ETX like focussers were designed to be driven by the Aux bus
and those actually need a dedicated PIC that understands Meades Aux bus protocol
in order to be used.
Andrew Johansen Melbourne Australia
#4
Posted 13 January 2025 - 03:22 PM
Thank you again gentlemen for the speedy response.
Wishing you both clear sky's and as always, remember to KEEP SMILING😁
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