Astral Imaging at Dogwood Ridge Observatory

Latitude: 37°48'51.0" N"
Longitude:78°23'41.0"W
Scottsville, Virginia 24590

 

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FSQ-106 RoboFocus Bracket

These two images show the RoboFocus bracket attached to the stock FSQ-106 focuser. The stock screws that came installed on the focuser are removed, one at a time and replaced with the two screws and washers that come with the bracket. I hold onto and label all my parts should I need to remove the bracket sometime down the road. The installation is very straight forward. The bracket is installed first, the motor is attached loosely to the bracket with the two bolts, washers, and nuts. The Allen head screws on the brass coupler are loosened and then the motor is pushed into the coupler and shaft of the focuser, after the knob is removed of course. After the shaft and motor are seated well on the coupler you tighten the Allen head screws on the coupler. Now the installation looks professional and the focus motor is held firmly in place. Make sure the focus break is loosened so as not to impede on the focuser being able to move or putting an excessive load on the motor. The stepper motor should have no issues holding the focuser position. At least that's been my experience with a STL-11000M camera with the 8 position filter wheel.

    
  Last Modified :01/23/09 03:40 AM