Focuser Upgrade Kits

Micro Touch Focusing System Kit  for Control' of 2", MPA Retrofits, and Micro Feather Touch Telescope Focusers. The MicroTouch allows autofocusing of a CCD camera when interfaced with a computer (via USB). Features also include Temperature Compensation, Digital Readout, Wireless Control, and Manual Operation.

It allows automatic focusing with CCD and DSLR cameras. Included is FocusMax software to automatically focus the telescope for imaging. Manual focus is also possible using the hand controller.  You can use the Micro Touch telescope focuser to focus the telescope visually by using the IN and OUT buttons. (This is also how you will approximately focus the telescope when using a camera, before using the autofocus routine.)

The hand control features an LCD screen for displaying a digital readout of focus position as well as information used for programming the temperature compensation feature.

The MSM20 motor that is included in this kit will also fit most Astro Tech Refractors with the stock focuser.  Please note that part#1506 which is a small brass bushing is needed when ordering this motor for the stock Astro Tech focusers.  To verify if this will fit your stock focuser, the outside diamter of the 10:1 reduction pin of the stock focuser needs to be .096 and the outside diamter of the stainless housing needs to be .986.

It allows automatic focusing with CCD and DSLR cameras. Included is FocusMax software to automatically focus the telescope for imaging. Manual focus is also possible using the hand controller.  You can use the Micro Touch telescope focuser to focus the telescope visually by using the IN and OUT buttons. (This is also how you will approximately focus the telescope when using a camera, before using the autofocus routine.)

Micro Touch Focusing System Kit  for Control' of 2.0", MPA Retrofits, and Micro Feather Touch® Telescope Focusers. The MicroTouch allows autofocusing of a CCD camera when interfaced with a computer (via USB). Features also include Temperature Compensation, Digital Readout, Wireless Control, and Manual Operation.

The MSM20 motor that is included in this kit will also fit most Astro Tech Refractors with the stock focuser.  Please note that part#1506 which is a small brass bushing is needed when ordering this motor for the stock Astro Tech focusers.  To verify if this will fit your stock focuser, the outside diamter of the 10:1 reduction pin of the stock focuser needs to be .096 and the outside diamter of the stainless housing needs to be .986

Base for 2.0" Dia Focuser, Flat with Leveling Screws

Curved base with leveling screws for 2.0" diameter Feather Touch focuser.

Custom bracket for Takahashi "new Q" and ED180 rack-and-pinion focusers. This bracket is designed for both the 2 and 4 inch focusers. It is made with 0.125 aluminum with an attractive black power coat finish. The bracket is very stable and designed for fast and easy RoboFocus motor mounting.

Custom bracket for Takahashi rack-and-pinion focusers. This bracket is designed for both the 2 and 4 inch focusers. It is made with 0.125 aluminum with an attractive black power coat finish. The bracket is very stable and designed for fast and easy RoboFocus motor mounting.

The RoboFocus control module can be purchased separately as a backup unit or to combine with an additional motor kit that was previously obtained.

Custom bracket for the LX200 8" GPS. With the mirror lock knob and handle on the smaller rear plane of this scope, there is no surface room available for traditional SCT mounting. This bracket raises the motor assembly up and over the handle, allowing the sprocket and belt to install on the top area of the focus knob.