How would I attach a ZWO EAF to this focuser? I havent seen one attached to this particular focuser and I imagine i would have to jerry rig the set up...
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Not the same scope but hopefully u can figure out how to afix the bracket to ur newt if u choose to go this route.
As long as you can take one of the big focus-wheels of, it should be a pretty easy instal with the supplied parts of the EAF.
So, check to see if the knobs have a little set-screw or something holding it in place..
something like that:
The mounting plate that comes with the EAF should fit on most scopes. you just need to try which screw fits where.
Line up the mounting plate, see which screws line up with the holes. take those out and replace them with new/longer ones.
Ideally with 2 screws. But 1 could do..
Or there are some 3D printed options, that mount the EAF like this:
But, again!! the most important thing is to remove one of the focus-wheels. Or the EAF won't have anything to grab onto.
If you can't take it off, you might be in trouble. Not sure what the best option would be then. You could upgrade the focuser to a dual speed one, these usually have the ability to remove the focus-wheels. but I couldn't find any focuser upgrades for the konus that you have, I barely found any information, it's not a very common brand.
There might be focuser upgrades available from other brands. But I have no idea if they will fit on you scope.
So, check to see if the knobs have a little set-screw or something holding it in place..
something like that:
The mounting plate that comes with the EAF should fit on most scopes. you just need to try which screw fits where.
Line up the mounting plate, see which screws line up with the holes. take those out and replace them with new/longer ones.
Ideally with 2 screws. But 1 could do..
Or there are some 3D printed options, that mount the EAF like this:
But, again!! the most important thing is to remove one of the focus-wheels. Or the EAF won't have anything to grab onto.
If you can't take it off, you might be in trouble. Not sure what the best option would be then. You could upgrade the focuser to a dual speed one, these usually have the ability to remove the focus-wheels. but I couldn't find any focuser upgrades for the konus that you have, I barely found any information, it's not a very common brand.
There might be focuser upgrades available from other brands. But I have no idea if they will fit on you scope.
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Yea I tried to buy a new focuser, the JMI EV 2n for newtonians, but the mounting plate was too small for some reason... The focuser plate is much larger on my scope than other newts for some reason, making it difficult to find a focuser upgrade 
As long as you can take one of the big focus-wheels of, it should be a pretty easy instal with the supplied parts of the EAF.
So, check to see if the knobs have a little set-screw or something holding it in place..
something like that:
The mounting plate that comes with the EAF should fit on most scopes. you just need to try which screw fits where.
Line up the mounting plate, see which screws line up with the holes. take those out and replace them with new/longer ones.
Ideally with 2 screws. But 1 could do..
Or there are some 3D printed options, that mount the EAF like this:
But, again!! the most important thing is to remove one of the focus-wheels. Or the EAF won't have anything to grab onto.
If you can't take it off, you might be in trouble. Not sure what the best option would be then. You could upgrade the focuser to a dual speed one, these usually have the ability to remove the focus-wheels. but I couldn't find any focuser upgrades for the konus that you have, I barely found any information, it's not a very common brand.
There might be focuser upgrades available from other brands. But I have no idea if they will fit on you scope
You also need to remove the focus lock screw from the your current focusser; the EAF will keep the focusser locked in place once it is fitted.
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