Installing a ZWO EAF to a RedCat/SpaceCat 61 WIFD
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มี.ค. 2024
- A short video on how I installed ZWO's EAF to my SpaceCat 61 with the new internal focuser design. Not the most straightforward thing for me, so there's a "don't do what I did" included! Thankfully it all works now.
You can find the diagrams and installation instructions I show on screen here in the manual:
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Thank you so much. The instructions that come with the Redcat for removing the focuser knob are terrible and impossible to follow. Your video made it clear.
Thanks, really glad it was helpful! I didn’t even get any instructions with mine!
Wonderfully helpful video. I have the Redcat 51 WIFD, and you were able to clear up where the two hidden screw were hiding 😊
Muchos Gracias
Really glad it was helpful! It took me longer that I care to admit to do it myself 😄
Cool info, note that it's suggested to use some LocTite (Brand Name in US) it takes a very small drop to pervent the small set screws from coming loose when temps change or thru the night of imaging. It's not permanent, here in the USA it's blue as they make RED Don't use as it needs heat to remove the small set screws, where the normal blue will be undone easily. I saw in 1 of you Solar Videos that you call it Thread locker...Agreed for what these items cost should be used! Also ZWO in the first few years did include "Thread locker set screws in the EAF box, but stopped as just about every ZWO EAF video on TH-cam they did not use them....LOL
Its a genius design but instructions were never their strong point 😂 You saved me a brain meltdown 🙏
Glad it’s helpful!
Wonderful video...hope the weather conditions co-operate, clear skies
Great Video. This one will go into my "will be needed in the future" information library. A ZWO REDCAT is on my wish list.
Love the plushie, glad it's not just me that's amused by the simple things in life😉Nice job explaining the EAF install, I know the hidden grub screws trips up a lot of people.
Thanks! Yes I know to a lot of folks it was straightforward but I’ve pretty much never encountered hidden grub screws on anything so I wished there was more detailed explanation. After the tail demo, the plushie is now on the dog’s hitlist so it lives very high on a shelf 😁
I dont have the scope but enjoyed the video . Its all knowledge gain at the end of the day
love these vids, Ivan! :-)
I have the 51 WIFD, and what I did to fix that not setting flat is to 3d print an adapter that replaces the vertical plate the EAF attaches too. It moves it 180 Degree and made storage a lot easier.
Link to the STL?
Great video
Thanks for the video! After the installation I noticed that my focus knob doesn’t travel anymore the full range. The ReDCat 61 has the focus marking on the side from 0 to 50. After installing the EAF mine now goes to about 45. Did you have this issue?
Hi! I can’t say I’ve noticed any difference in my focuser travel with the EAF, either with the old helical focuser on the 51mm or the new WIFD 61mm. But with the correct spacing at the back, I’ve never really needed any range!
大変良い動画で参考にさせていただきましたが、難しすぎて、温度計側のノブが外せんでした
外側のネジを外し、その中にある一つ目のネジを緩め、二つ目のネジを回そうとすると全く回りません
また、もう一度一つ目のネジを回そうとしましたがこれも回りません、かなり謎です
もうだめだと諦めました。私が不器用だからかもしれませんが、redcat61 へEAFの取り付けは難易度が高すぎます
ちなみredcat51Ⅲも持っており、そちらも同じでうまく外せませんでした😂
残念ですが次に買う予定のAskarのFRA500にEAFは利用しようかなあと考えています
Hi there! I agree it can really be tricky with the internal screws. I think the important part is after the first screw to turn the knob very slowly while keeping the screwdriver touching the bottom to feel when it “sinks” into the second screw. If it doesn’t turn at all, maybe you’re not exactly on it! Good luck!
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for me it's the helicopter tail
lol