Ep 038 - How to Make a Home Made Auto Focuser with parts you might already have
Modifying the Meade Microfocuser to use the ZWO EAF Electronic Auto Focuser.
As part of de-forking my LX200GPS 10" OTA, I needed a way to be able to adjust the focus using the Meade microfocuser that comes as standard with the scope. I'll be mounting this scope on my EQ6 Pro, so needed a way to adjust the fine focus on this scope, after first locking in the focus with the course focus knob and locking the primary mirror in place.
I've 3d-printed an appropriate bracket/mounting system to the microfocuser to achieve this. And.... it's fully reverseable if I ever want to sell the Meade 10" scope.
I'll put up a link to the 3D model later for anyone who wants to try it themselves.
Link to Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:437...