New! Quick focus release brackets for SCTs!
These brackets allow you to mount a ZWO Electronic Automatic Focuser (EAF) onto your SCT telescope.
All necessary hardware is provided, unless already supplied by ZWO with the EAF.
Printed in durable, temperature tolerant PETG filament.
*SCT EAF-QUICK Installation Instructions:
Please follow carefully! Installation of the EAF-QUICK bracket for SCTs is straightforward and requires only a few simple steps. Tools needed: 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 3mm hex keys (not provided)
- Remove the outer knob from the focuser (Celestron rubber grip or Meade metal knob) to reveal the brass focuser pinion shaft.
- Push the pulley onto the EAF fully, being careful to align the flat on the pulley with the flat on the EAF pinion. Using a 1.5mm hex key, secure the pulley to the EAF pinion by gently tightening the set screws. Do not over tighten the screws.
- From the front of the bracket just above the bracket mounting holes, slide the belt through the slot.
- Place the EAF onto the dovetail platform and slide the platform out enough to expose the through holes at the rear, but leave the platform connected to the bracket. Using a 3mm hex key, secure the EAF to the platform using (2) M4x10mm socket head screws (included with the EAF).
- Slide the EAF/platform all the way forward. From underneath the bracket, make sure the belt is around the pulley.
- Bolt the bracket onto the scope using (3) M3x14mm (Celestron) or (3) #6-32 x ½” (Meade) hex head screws. Note: it might be helpful to orient the bracket “up” so that gravity pulls the EAF down.
- Push the flexible coupler/knob over the brass focuser pinion. As you push it on, make sure the belt is also around the flexible coupler gear.
- Screw the provided M6 knobs into the bracket and slide the EAF/platform out until the belt is tight. Provide even pressure on both knobs.