{"product_id":"buckeye-stargazer-3d-printed-zwo-eaf-quick-release-bracket-black-for-celestron-scopes","title":"Buckeye Stargazer 3D-Printed ZWO EAF Quick Release Bracket (Black) for Celestron Scopes","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"text-danger\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNew!  Quick focus release brackets for SCTs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-muted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThese brackets allow you to mount a ZWO Electronic Automatic Focuser (EAF)  onto your SCT telescope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAll necessary hardware is provided, unless already supplied by ZWO with the EAF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12 hidden-md hidden-sm hidden-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUtilizing a belt drive system and innovative push fit flexible drive gear knob, this bracket will allow you to easily disengage the belt drive for manual focusing.  This is especially handy when switching between configurations with different focal lengths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThese are 3D-printed ZWO EAF brackets (Black) for various Celestron scopes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-4 hidden-md hidden-sm hidden-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEAF-C6.8.9.25.R8-QUICK: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEAF QUICK bracket for modern Celestron C6\/C8\/C9.25\/RASA8 scopes that have 27mm between focusers mounting screws. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis includes EdgeHD scopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAF-C5-Q: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eZWO EAF QUICK bracket for the Celestron C5. Easily disengage belt drive system to quickly manually focus the scope. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEAF-C11.14.R11v2-QUICK: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEAF QUICK bracket for modern Celestron C11\/C14\/RASA11v2 scopes that have 34mm between focuser mounting screws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEAF-C6.8.9.25-Classic-QUICK: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEAF QUICK bracket for classic Celestron C6\/C8\/C9.25 scopes that have 23mm between focuser mounting screws (NOTE: in BETA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEAF-C11.14-Classic-QUICK: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEAF QUICK bracket for classic Celestron C11\/C14 scopes (non-Fastar) that have 34mm between focuser mounting screws (NOTE: in BETA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePrinted in durable, temperature tolerant PETG filament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e*SCT EAF-QUICK Installation Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlease follow carefully!\u003c\/u\u003e 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)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRemove the outer knob from the focuser (Celestron rubber grip or Meade metal knob) to reveal the brass focuser pinion shaft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePush 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFrom the front of the bracket just above the bracket mounting holes, slide the belt through the slot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlace 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).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSlide the EAF\/platform all the way forward. From underneath the bracket, make sure the belt is around the pulley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBolt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePush 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eScrew the provided M6 knobs into the bracket and slide the EAF\/platform out until the belt is tight. 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