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Title: Lakeside Astro Motorfocus System
Post by: The Thing on Nov 24, 2009, 20:41:03

At least the storm tonight was forecast before I clicked [Buy]. :twisted:

I've just bought a Lakeside Astro Motorfocus System 8) from Peter at aforementioned via Ian King (sounds like a dog pedigree!) :chase:

Peter is going to fashion a bracket and a means of attaching the motor to the focuser knob of my Meade LX90, not something he he has done before, but he's agreed to have a go. I am looking forward to a bit of ASCOM automation and not trying to look through the 350D viewfinder and then finding it's all a bit blurry. FocusMax here I come.

And my Fiona is paying for it :surprised:.

Result.

Title: Re: Lakeside Astro Motorfocus System
Post by: MarkS on Nov 24, 2009, 21:34:27

Cool!

I'm looking forward to seeing it in action.

Mark

Title: Re: Lakeside Astro Motorfocus System
Post by: RobertM on Nov 25, 2009, 10:39:17

Dunc, If it helps I can give you a few tips in focusmax that may save a bit of frustration, especially if you're a new user.

Title: Re: Lakeside Astro Motorfocus System
Post by: The Thing on Nov 25, 2009, 11:49:12

Thanks Robert, I have had a go with FocusMax using the simulator but it didn't really make things clear. Like all things it takes practice and patience.

Title: Re: Lakeside Astro Motorfocus System
Post by: The Thing on Dec 12, 2009, 16:37:32

Hi All,

My Lakeside focuser should be delivered early next week. Peter at Lakeside has done an amazing job given that he only had my dodgy photos and measurements to go on. Can't wait to get it screwed on and wired up. Only hope it fits!

http://www.lakeside-astro.com/ (http://www.lakeside-astro.com/)

Orpington Astronomical Society

Astronomy => Technical => Topic started by: The Thing on Nov 24, 2009, 20:41:03