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Need to get a better focus on your astronomy and astrophotography? - Maybe you need an ZWO EAF too?!

Written By Astroworkz on Thursday, Jan 05, 2023 | 03:56 PM

 
Astroworkz presenter Simon Lewis takes an indepth look at the ZWO EAF focus motor designed to help you get the best focus from your telescopes. We look at what the EAF is, how it fits to a focuser and a full walk through of the configuration needed to set it up. Finding initial focus is not always easy - follow our day and night time set up guides to help you set up your EAF and get you going. How do you calculate your focuser backlash the easy way and when does it matter? Watch todays video to find out! Is the EAF useful for visual astronomers? - We really think so! Check out the section on manual focusing with the EAF too and how to avoid those focusing wobbles! Is the EAF better than sliced bread? Watch our handy video and see if the EAF can help you get a better focus on your astronomy! Get your EAF from Agena Astro - An Astroworkz Afiliate https://agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7670509.5566f2 ZWO EAF Product Guide https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/eaf-5v Fitting an EAF to an Explore Scientific Focuser https://youtu.be/OIb3gIMqYpU How to Update your EAF Firmware the right way! Use our How2 Guide https://youtu.be/wsHxI5w8Tj0 Chapter Guide 00:00 Introduction to the EAF - what is it and what does it do? 02:18 Installlation example on TS Optics TS-CF 80 04:20 Connecting to the ASIAIR, initial configuration and controls - detailed page walkthrough 08:05 Daytime Test Guide 10:15 Nightime Test Guide - Your first autofocus runs 13:40 How to quickly calculate backlash 14:18 Manual Focus - How 2 Guide for Visual use 15:43 Final Tips and Thoughts