#1244 ELECTRIC FOCUSER ON ETX-90 MAK PORTABLE OBSERVATORY
Last updated: 24 May 2012
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:41:01 From: Matt Edmondson (edmondson69@gmail.com) I just recently purchased (5/8/2012) a Meade ETX-90 MAK Portable Observatory #3514-04-20 telescope and subsequently purchased the Meade #1244 electric focuser, which the manual states "for ETX90". While attempting to install the focuser I noticed the bottom mounting plate hole does not align with the telescope mount hole (picture attached). I called Meade customer (no)support and they told me there was no newer model and that the focuser should fit. I guessed I called the wrong Meade company. I didn't know there was another one out there. Aha, maybe the one in China where it was manufactured.... I need their number and a translator. LOL My question is; do any of you know anything about this problem. Is there a correct electric focuser for this newer model ETX90, maybe #1245 electric focuser? Thanks for your time, Matt
And:
Thank you, I will try.
And an update:
I did not like the appearance of the JMI (cheap looking) or the price of $179, which I wasn't willing to gamble. So yesterday after emailing with you I decided to make it work. The focuser is at and angle but works fine. Attached are pictures of what I did. I added the ugly JMI picture as well. Thanks for your help in motivating me to make a decision!
JMI ETX Focuser
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