Re: Dial position indicator as a focus indicator for an LX

Mike Rodriguez (mikey@emi.net)
Sat, 29 Apr 95 12:17:44 EDT

On Fri, 28 Apr 1995 11:00:45 -0400 you wrote:

JMI also has an optional electronic version of a dial indicator > that indicates the possition of the focuser.

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>
>Mike or anyone out there:
>Can you upgrade a JMI NGF-S focuser from a non-electronic version
>to an electronic version for position accuracy?
>(I should call them, but I thought I'd ask here and save a dime.)
>I have one of these original NGF-S focusers.
>
>frank

Sure, that's the whole point of the Digital ReadOut (DRO), to upgrade your focuser. The DRO attaches to your existing NGF-S and will display drawtube position to .01mm. It also gives you variable speed control of the motor. There is a short review of it in S&T May 1995, page 43.

JMI will send you their catalog if you call them. The catalog has a $3.00 price on the cover, but they sent me one for free. :)

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