How to make an Electric Focuser for your Skywatcher 127mm Maksutov telescope

If you own a Skywatcher, Celestron or Orion 127mm Maksutov telescope, this is a must see video please undertake this awesome DIY project and unleash new power to the MAK!!!!

To order the parts, NEW LINKS AVAILABLE:

1pcs GT2 alumium timing pulley 20teeth bore 6.35mm fit for GT2 belt width 6mm CNC 3D printer

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40 Teeth Alumium Timing Pulley 10mm Bore Synchronous Drive Belt Wheel for 6mm Width GT2 Belt ( PLEASE NOTE the 12mm BORE is unavailable, so the 10mm bore will require a drilling out to 12mm bore so that it fit on Skywatcher 127mm Maksutov focus shaft.

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6mm Width 78 Teeth Engine Rubber Timing Belt 156mm Pitch Long S2M-156 ( 160mm length is unavailable) However with this mod having and adjustable tension bracket, this belt will fit.

S2M-160 6mm Width 2mm Pitch 80 Teeth CNC Timing Belt for Stepper Motor

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2.0mm Thick Aluminium Sheet Plate - 23 sizes to choose from (200mm x 200mm)

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Skywatcher Electric Focuser

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SELF ADHESIVE BACKED BLACK NEOPRENE SPONGE/FOAM RUBBER SHEET 200MM X 200MM X 1.5MM THICK (One Side)

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M3 x 6mm Phillips Flat Head Countersunk Bolts Machine Screws 50Pcs

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OPTIONAL ITEMS If you want the focuser bracket to match the same colour of the Skywatcher 127mm Mak tube assembly.

1 x 250ml Etch Primer Galvanised Steel Aluminium Metal

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180ml Black Gloss Non Drip Paint (DGN), Multi-Colour

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White Non Drip Gloss - 180ml

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