Another question around this wonderful C8 ota. I have the Celestron Motofocus that was sold as an extra add-on to the fork mount. It plugs into the panel on the fork and is controlled by a toggle switch on the fork mount control. My question is...just how does this thing mount? I pulled the knob off the focus control to reveal a shaft and a sleeve surrounding the threaded shaft. Just how does this motofocus mount on this assembly? I am thinking I need another cap to replace the knob which allows the motor to rotate the focus shaft. Any manuals available? Celestron tech was TOTALLY clueless. When I mentioned a Super C8, he didnt know what I was talking about. Guess if its over 10 yrs old, they dont support it.
Another Super C8 Question
Started by kd4avp_1, 01/24/2008 11:35PM
Posted 01/24/2008 11:35PM
Opening Post
Posted 01/25/2008 11:27PM
| Edited 01/25/2008 11:36PM
#1
Take a look at this link
http://www.jimsmobile.com/images/mf_c8.jpg
Remove the original focus knob, remove 2 screws from the plate that holds the focuser shaft in place, install the large black collar over the shaft hold down plate and replace the 2 screws you removed, being careful not to over tighten them. Install the new focuser knob over the focuser shaft, and press on the focuser motor and lightly tighten the plastic screws on the nose of the motor housing to hold it in place.
Hope this helps!
Roger
http://www.jimsmobile.com/images/mf_c8.jpg
Remove the original focus knob, remove 2 screws from the plate that holds the focuser shaft in place, install the large black collar over the shaft hold down plate and replace the 2 screws you removed, being careful not to over tighten them. Install the new focuser knob over the focuser shaft, and press on the focuser motor and lightly tighten the plastic screws on the nose of the motor housing to hold it in place.
Hope this helps!
Roger
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