Classic eyeglasses, including rimless, round and vintage styles. Aug 14, 2015 the focuser reports itself as absolute even if it is a relative focuser in disguise the focuser is accurate enough to return to the exact same spot as reported during a focus run how do i do this. Jmi event horizon 2 crayford newtonian telescope focuser. Jmi event horizon telescope focuser newtonian farpoint. Buy event horizon ev 2 telescope focusers jmi telescopes. In the year 2047 a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the long lost starship event horizon. This is a diy stepper motor focuser solution based on an arduino, bread boarded and enclosed in a project hobby box. Since i like a tight feel to my focusers, this is not a problem to me. It pushes on to your schmidtcassegrains focusing knob without any tools needed, and can be quickly detached for transport. Well email you a link to a page where you can easily create a new password.
I wish i still knew where i found other comments, but i know when i was deciding on a focuser, similar findings by others led me to purchase the moonlite over the jmi even though they were similar in cost. Jmi recognized the benefits of this design and was the first company to bring it to the amateur market in a commercial product. Shoestrings fcusb is on the focuser list, but when i tried to connect, i received a message that sgp did not support relative focuser. Whether you need a basic rackandpinion telescope focuser for your homemade telescope project or a premium crayfordtype model with dualspeed focusing as a performance upgrade, you have come to the right place. The focuser is the link between the telescope itself and the eyepiece or camera. The meade 1209 focuser is a huge improvement over the standard manual focuser because you can lock down the mirror and then make very fine adjustments using the micro focuser. Jmi focuser and autofocus equipment compatibility main. Dualspeed manual controls are over 15 times finer small outer knob and 1 times finer large inner knob than most rackandpinion focusers. Jmi considers this a relative focuser, and i can get their ascom driver for it. I just wanted to have a focuser that i could control from a computer although the ngf has a visual digital readout, it has no input or output capabilities.
Arduino focuser 2 this is a simplified version of the arduino focuser, no rotary encoder, no keypad, no lcd readout. Jmi droev encoder assembly set for jmi event horizon focuser. Jon, i have taken the original focuser completely apart and put it back together with adjustments and it still does not work properly. The jmi motofocus consists of a frictiondriven pushon motor that attaches easily to the celestron c8 focus knob shaft and a variable speed hand controller that controls the motor to electronically focus the telescope.
There was an older style electric focuser that went right on the focus knob and you pressed a button for in focua and out focus or you could add a crayford type focuser to it or electric focuser to it. Event horizon 1997 yify download movie torrent yts. Attaching the focuser to your orion refractor is simple, and thorough installation instructions are included. The jmi telescopes ev1 telescope event horizon 2in. I am not sure if the classic has a focuser port i have a gps, but if it does, you can control the focuser with software to do automated focus runs that really zero in. Jmi event horizon telescope focuser newtonian is a lowprofile, frictiondrive focuser designed for both the amateur and professional telescope market. The jmi event horizon ev2c is a 2 blackanodized aluminum focuser with rubber grip knobs that lifts up to 8 pounds, twice the weight of the ev3n. Jmi dualspeed event horizon telescope focuser cassegrain. Jmi event horizon telescope focuser newtonian farpoint astro. Jmi focusing motor for takahashi 4 focuser with microfocuser 246. Nov 10, 2014 i am also thinking of the jimi focuser, but i am hesitating. Telescope focusers makes finding the perfect picture on your 6 to 16 cassegrain telescope effortless.
Jmi ev2cm event horizon 2inch crayford focuser for cassegrain telescopes with electric motor model 2 cassegrain version with electric motor with electronic brake and linear voltage controlthe cassegrain version ev1c is designed for use on 6 to 16 cassegrain telescopes e. The focuser reports itself as absolute even if it is a relative focuser in disguise the focuser is accurate enough to return to the exact same spot as reported during a focus run how do i do this. I have a jmi microfocus on my lx90 10 and it works very well. Moonlite nitecrawler 2 axis worm drive rotating focusers model nitecrawler price. We manufacture telescopes and accessories such as telescope wheels, carrying cases, guiding computers, focusers, motors and motor controls and much more.
Jmi ev2c event horizon sct focuser lowest prices opt. A single speed 2 jmi focuser from an older discovery 15 dob. A popular diy ascom focuser with more than 92,000 downloads. A masterpiece of engineering and workmanship, jmi dualspeed event horizon telescope focuser cassegrain is a lowprofile, frictiondrive focuser designed for both. This adapter, the fcusb and its cousins, the fcusb2, jmi pc focus control, and televue focusmaster control a wide range of motorized focusers that use simple dc motors and give you fine control over your motorized focuser. As far as i see, the jmi ev3 for refractors has been discontinued. You will be charged as soon as the distributor receives the order usually within 24 hours. Shoestring astronomy sells a nice adapter to let you control motorized focusers via your pc. Jmi ev1n event horizon dualspeed newtonian focuser. Jmi telescopes, ev1 telescope focuser the event horizon ev1 is a 2 blackanodized aluminum focuser with rubber grip knobs and twospeed operation. But others, especially those who like a looser adjustment to their crayfords, may take issue with this if it is a common characteristic of jmi focusers.
Jmi event horizon motorized 2 crayford newtonian telescope focuser. Dualspeed manual controls are over 15 times finer small outer knob and 1. The highly acclaimed crayford design see below permits tolerances up to 100 times better than conventional rackandpinion focusers. Jmi ev2c event horizon 2inch crayford focuser for cassegrain. I did read just in the last couple days a comment by tom l about these. A dro hand unit or smart focus is also necessary for proper operation.
Agena synta vixen style dovetail mounting base shoe for finders m4 screw for gso crayf. The event horizon focuser ev is a lowprofile, frictiondrive focuser designed for both the amateur and professional market. Ev focuser installation and operation lbto wiki main page. Order frameonly or opticalquality glasses, at affordable prices. The event horizon ev1 is a 2 blackanodized aluminum focuser with rubber grip knobs and twospeed operation. The plates can be easily curved or flattened as needed. Description jmi dualspeed event horizon telescope focuser cassegrain. The jmi event horizon 2 is simply a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. I have been using motofocus and pcfc for 3 years and love being able to easily focus at the scope with the hand control or inside for remote video astronomy using the pcfc i plug the pcfc usb cable into a powered usb hub at the scope when i am remote. Congratulations on your purchase of the event horizon focuser.
The focuser is in good shape, but i upgraded to a two speed moonlight. This telescope accessory from jmi telescopesoffers fine focus after roughly adjusting your telescope with normal focusing knobs. If it is shaky or jumpy when the draw tube is racked in or out or flexes when heavier eyepieces or accessories are introduced, your focuser can make observing almost impossible. Jmi ev2c event horizon sct focuser what is the event horizon focuser. We manufacture telescopes, dollies, carrying cases, guiding computers, focusers, motor controls, motors, alignment scopes, mounting brackets, light shrouds and more. Ed80 apochromatic refractor telescope ed100 apochromatic refractor telescope. Although i have since sold my jmi ngfs focuser and replaced it with an optec tcfs, the ngf was a nice focuser that served me well. Jmi motofocus for a meade lx200r gps 10 schmidt cassegrain telescope duration. Feather touch focusers focusing telescope accessories. Jmi hads a lot of options if memory serves me right for the. Jmi hads a lot of options if memory serves me right for the lx90.
After rough adjustment with a regular telescope focusing knob, this telescope accessory from jmi telescopes offers a 1. Jmi ev3c event horizon sct focuser discontinued opt. Jmi ev1c event horizon 2inch crayford focuser for cassegrain. It was a piece of cake to install, easier than the feathertouch, as you only have to remove two screws rather than disassemble the original focuser i believe you have to do. Your best bet might be to get a crayford focuser for the scope, whether it be this one, a moonlight, jmi, or feathertouch, and get a motorised focuser for easy, repeatable optimal focus. Using jmi motorized focuser with fcusb shoestring astronomy. You can save a pretty penny on elegant and distinctive classic eyewear from focusers. This is the portion of a dro system that attaches to the jmi ev or ngf focuser.
It makes a very attractive addition to the finish of any optical tube. Jmi telescopes is a world renowned manufacturer of astronomical telescopes and aftermarket accessories for the amateur and professional astronomer. Including an sct threaded output adapter, the jmi telescopes ev1 telescope event horizon 2 in cassegrain focuser makes this focuser so much more. Using something like focusmax, you can automate it as well. Has anyone seen this sct focuser the orion is selling. Jmi event horizon 2 focuser for newtonians astromart. More about telescope focusers orion telescopes stocks several telescope focusers designed with precision and durability in mind. All of our products are made in house in the us and are designed and machined with state of the art machining and turning centers producing outstanding quality and finish. Optec focuser advertised a while back and mentioned to the group as i had no way of getting to see one myself. Gso 2 crayford focuser for refractors dual speed with 86. Ex display jmi ev2n event horizon newtonian focuser rother. Event horizon ev1n telescope focuser unboxing youtube. If you have a dc motor and need a dc controller there is also a similar project on sourceforge. Jmi focuser choices atm, optics and diy forum cloudy nights.
Its ok for me to spend some money for a real good focuser. Featuring dualspeed manual controls, the jmi telescopes ev1 telescope event horizon 2 inch motorless focuser. Mar 03, 2015 i also purchased the jmi pc focus control pcfc so i could control the focus from my laptop. Manual control is over 1y times finer than most rackandpinion focusers. A masterpiece of engineering and workmanship, jmi dualspeed event horizon telescope focuser cassegrain is a lowprofile, frictiondrive focuser designed for both the amateur and professional telescope market. Jmi focuser choices atm, optics and diy forum cloudy. I am also thinking of the jimi focuser, but i am hesitating. Ev1nm product code signifies a model 1 with a newtonian base and a motor. Newtonian version mounts onto a range of surfaces, from a tube that is 7. It has a very deep, solid black finish with the glow of gold in the focus knobs. Fishburne, laurence, neill, sam, quinlan, kathleen. I believe it is cheaper that the van slyke but more expensive than the jmi. Jmi motofocus for gso ts optics meade focusers without dual speed. A manufacturer of premium of traditional crayford style focusers and worm drive 2 axis rotating focusers.
Adding microtouch focuser to celestron edge hd 1100. Ill describe the basic connections and setup, details left up to you. Jmi telescopes introduces the event horizon series of 2inch modular focusers for all makes and models of telescopes. Updated 10sep2008 to correct the installer it now registers this drivers focuser as well as its telescope, no changes to driver itself. I want to use focusmax v4 with my jmi event horizon 2 focuser and my c9. Featuring dualspeed manual controls, the jmi telescopes ev1 telescope event horizon 2 inch motorless focuser are over 15 times finer and 1. Using something like focusmax, you can automate it as well, and most imaging automation programs support it. Jmi ev1cm event horizon 2inch crayford focuser for cassegrain telescopes with electric motormodel 1 cassegrain version with electric motor with linear voltage controlthe cassegrain version ev1c is designed for use on 6. I found adding an electric focus motor that attaches to the shaft of a focuser knob and connects to a hand held control provides me with vibrationfree focusing without the need to actually touch the telescope at all. The event horizon ev2 is a 2 blackanodized aluminum focuser with rubber grip knobs. Description jmi event horizon telescope focuser newtonian. The event horizon ev3 is a 2 blackanodized aluminum focuser with knurled knobs.
The jmi event horizon ev1n is a dualspeed 2 blackanodized aluminum focuser with rubber grip knobs that lifts up to 8 pounds, twice the weight of the ev3n. The base fit directly onto the 15 tube and from the looks of it would fit a range of diameters. Jmi event horizon focuser i am curious about the original focuser. A masterpiece of engineering and workmanship, jmi event horizon telescope focuser newtonian is a lowprofile, frictiondrive focuser designed for both the amateur and professional telescope market.
Jmi telescopes motofocus electric telescope focusing motor. Enter the email associated with your account, then click submit. The event horizon focuser has a totally modular design. Sep 24, 2008 i did read just in the last couple days a comment by tom l about these. Ben franklin says, a penny saved is a penny earned. Jun 09, 2014 jmi telescopes, ev1 telescope focuser the event horizon ev1 is a 2 blackanodized aluminum focuser with rubber grip knobs and twospeed operation. The 2 dual speed crayford refractor focuser is compatible with the following orion refractor telescopes. Link to download ascom driver is at the bottom of this page. Relative focuser jmi motofocus using shoestrings fcusb. Arduino ascom focuser pro2 diy browse documentation at. Currently my focuser has a jmi motor, that i operate with a hand controller. This aluminum plate reinforces sonotube cardboard and wooden optical tubes for mounting jmi focusers. Ts optics jmi is a world renowed manufacturer of astronomical accessories like focuser, motorfocus systems or deluxe transport cases.
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