jmi motofocus mfetx

hi all i was wondering if any one knows if the jmi moto focus for etx can be controlled with a 497 hbx and/or autostar suite also if any one has a spare #1247 just layin around i would gladly have it .thanks shiva

hi all i was wondering if any one knows if the jmi moto focus for etx can be controlled with a 497 hbx and/or autostar suite also if any one has a spare #1247 just layin around i would gladly have it .thanks shiva

The JMI Motofocus can't be controllled by the etx, JMI sells a different controllable focuser, the Smart Focus.
BTW, I bought a JMI motofocus about 3 weeks ago and have used it twice and it has seized up already.
There is some negative reviews of the ETX focusers on web.

Darragh

wow after only two weeks. k thanks for the heads up,with that in mind and the lack of availability of the #1247, do you have any tips for ease of focusing. i have tried bracketing (adjust and check, and repeat) but it leaves me unsure weather my fuzzy images are the result of atmospheric haze or poor focusing.

Turns out it was only a dead battery. I had checked the voltage on the output of the controller, but didn't check the current. D'oh

Darragh

i found the one remaining #1247 focuser on the planet it was used and i most likely paid too much but it works. i will keep you posted on reliability.