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{"category":"focuser","name":"Deep Sky Dad AF3","id":"deep-sky-dad-af3","brand":"Deep Sky Dad","model":"AF3","aka":[],"type":"electronic","design":"coupler","drawtube":null,"travel":null,"maxLoad":null,"control":["usb","ascom","hand-controller"],"tempSensor":true,"fits":["universal"],"weight":0.25,"price":175,"year":null,"status":"current","includes":[],"highlights":["14 Ncm torque, adjustable speed and current","ASCOM, INDI, INDIGO and TheSkyX support","Optional hand controller and temperature probe"],"summary":"A compact stepper autofocuser from Deep Sky Dad for an existing focuser knob. USB control with ASCOM or INDI; it needs its own 12 to 14 V power supply.","popularity":6,"visual":{"color":"#16181c","accent":"#b9bec6","base":null,"finish":"matte"}},
{"category":"focuser","name":"iOptron iEAF","id":"ioptron-ieaf","brand":"iOptron","model":"iEAF","aka":["iEAF Electronic Automatic Focuser"],"type":"electronic","design":"coupler","drawtube":null,"travel":null,"maxLoad":5,"control":["usb","ascom"],"tempSensor":true,"fits":["universal"],"weight":0.254,"price":200,"year":null,"status":"current","includes":["Temperature sensor"],"highlights":["Rated for an 11 lb (5 kg) payload","Temperature sensor supplied","Light at 254 g"],"summary":"A stepper-motor autofocuser from iOptron for compatible telescope focusers, rated for 5 kg and supplied with a temperature sensor for focus compensation.","popularity":4,"visual":{"color":"#16181c","accent":"#b9bec6","base":null,"finish":"matte"}},
{"category":"focuser","name":"Pegasus Astro FocusCube 3","id":"pegasus-astro-focuscube-3","brand":"Pegasus Astro","model":"FocusCube 3","aka":["FocusCube 3 Universal"],"type":"electronic","design":"coupler","drawtube":null,"travel":null,"maxLoad":6,"control":["usb","ascom"],"tempSensor":true,"fits":["universal"],"weight":0.28,"price":260,"year":null,"status":"current","includes":["Universal L-bracket"],"highlights":["Lifts up to 6 kg, even at the zenith","1:120 gear motor for fine focus steps","Powered from USB (5 V, up to 0.9 A)"],"summary":"A compact stepper focus motor from Pegasus Astro that attaches to an existing focuser knob, lifts up to 6 kg and runs from a USB port with ASCOM drivers.","popularity":6,"visual":{"color":"#16181c","accent":"#b3202a","base":null,"finish":"matte"}},
{"category":"focuser","name":"PrimaLuceLab Sesto Senso 3","id":"primalucelab-sesto-senso-3","brand":"PrimaLuceLab","model":"Sesto Senso 3","aka":["SESTO SENSO 3"],"type":"electronic","design":"coupler","drawtube":null,"travel":null,"maxLoad":null,"control":["usb","ascom"],"tempSensor":true,"fits":["universal"],"weight":0.37,"price":300,"year":null,"status":"current","includes":[],"highlights":["0.7 micron steps on 1:10 reduction focusers","Light at 370 g","Also runs the ARCO camera rotator"],"summary":"A robotic focus motor from PrimaLuceLab for external focusers, giving 0.7 micron steps on 1:10 reduction knobs. It also drives the ARCO camera rotator.","popularity":6,"visual":{"color":"#16181c","accent":"#d9441e","base":null,"finish":"matte"}},
{"category":"focuser","name":"PrimaLuceLab Sesto Senso 3 SC","id":"primalucelab-sesto-senso-3-sc","brand":"PrimaLuceLab","model":"Sesto Senso 3 SC","aka":["SESTO SENSO 3 SC"],"type":"electronic","design":"sct","drawtube":null,"travel":null,"maxLoad":null,"control":["usb","ascom"],"tempSensor":true,"fits":["sct"],"weight":0.44,"price":350,"year":null,"status":"current","includes":[],"highlights":["Made for SC-type telescopes","Dedicated port connects directly to ARCO","Compact 440 g motor unit"],"summary":"A PrimaLuceLab robotic focus motor for SC-type telescopes, with a dedicated port that connects directly to the ARCO camera rotator.","popularity":4,"visual":{"color":"#16181c","accent":"#d9441e","base":null,"finish":"matte"}},
{"category":"focuser","name":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch FTF2015BCR","id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-ftf2015bcr","brand":"Starlight Instruments","model":"Feather Touch FTF2015BCR","aka":["FTF2015BCR"],"type":"manual","design":"crayford","drawtube":2,"travel":38,"maxLoad":3.6,"control":[],"tempSensor":false,"fits":["refractor","newtonian"],"weight":0.8,"price":680,"year":null,"status":"current","includes":["Drawtube brake","Compression ring"],"highlights":["10:1 dual-speed fine focus","1.5 in (38 mm) travel, rotatable","Lifts 8 to 10 lb (3.6 to 4.5 kg)"],"summary":"A 2 inch rotatable Crayford focuser from Starlight Instruments with 10:1 dual-speed fine focus, 1.5 inch of travel, a drawtube brake and a compression ring.","popularity":6,"visual":{"color":"#b9bec6","accent":"#16181c","base":null,"finish":"metallic"}},
{"category":"focuser","name":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch FTF2015BCR-RP","id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-ftf2015bcr-rp","brand":"Starlight Instruments","model":"Feather Touch FTF2015BCR-RP","aka":["FTF2015BCR-RP"],"type":"manual","design":"rack-and-pinion","drawtube":2,"travel":38,"maxLoad":4.5,"control":[],"tempSensor":false,"fits":["refractor","newtonian"],"weight":0.9,"price":690,"year":null,"status":"current","includes":["Drawtube brake","Compression ring"],"highlights":["Rack and pinion with 10:1 dual-speed focus","Larger 3 in pinion assembly adds capacity","Motorise with a Starlight HSM30 or PDMS"],"summary":"A 2 inch rack-and-pinion Feather Touch with 10:1 dual-speed fine focus, 1.5 inch of travel, a brake and a compression ring, built with a stronger pinion for heavier loads.","popularity":4,"visual":{"color":"#b9bec6","accent":"#16181c","base":null,"finish":"metallic"}},
{"category":"focuser","name":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch FTF3035B","id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-ftf3035b","brand":"Starlight Instruments","model":"Feather Touch FTF3035B","aka":["FTF3035B"],"type":"manual","design":"crayford","drawtube":3,"travel":89,"maxLoad":null,"control":[],"tempSensor":false,"fits":["refractor","newtonian"],"weight":1.5,"price":750,"year":null,"status":"current","includes":["Drawtube brake"],"highlights":["3 in drawtube with 3.5 in (89 mm) travel","Dual-speed fine focus with drawtube brake"],"summary":"A 3 inch dual-speed Feather Touch focuser from Starlight Instruments with 3.5 inch (89 mm) of drawtube travel and a brake, for larger refractors and Newtonians.","popularity":5,"visual":{"color":"#b9bec6","accent":"#16181c","base":null,"finish":"metallic"}},
{"category":"focuser","name":"ZWO EAF Pro","id":"zwo-eaf-pro","brand":"ZWO","model":"EAF Pro","aka":[],"type":"electronic","design":"coupler","drawtube":null,"travel":null,"maxLoad":5,"control":["usb","bluetooth","asiair","ascom"],"tempSensor":true,"fits":["universal"],"weight":0.258,"price":300,"year":2025,"status":"current","includes":[],"highlights":["Built-in lithium battery, Bluetooth 5.0","Focus buttons on the body for manual moves","Optional probe for temperature compensation"],"summary":"ZWO's upgraded autofocuser with a built-in battery, Bluetooth 5.0 and manual focus buttons. Rated for a 5 kg payload and meant for newer ASIAIR units.","popularity":7,"visual":{"color":"#b3202a","accent":"#16181c","base":null,"finish":"metallic"}},
{"category":"focuser","name":"ZWO EAF Standard 5V","id":"zwo-eaf-5v-standard","brand":"ZWO","model":"EAF Standard 5V","aka":["EAF 5V"],"type":"electronic","design":"coupler","drawtube":null,"travel":null,"maxLoad":5,"control":["usb","asiair","ascom"],"tempSensor":true,"fits":["universal"],"weight":0.277,"price":200,"year":2021,"status":"discontinued","includes":[],"highlights":["One USB cable for power and data","Works with the original ASIAIR and ASIAIR Pro","Optional probe for temperature compensation"],"summary":"The previous-generation ZWO autofocuser, powered over USB instead of 12 V and rated for 5 kg. Succeeded by the EAFN and EAF Pro in 2025.","popularity":6,"visual":{"color":"#b3202a","accent":"#16181c","base":null,"finish":"metallic"}},
{"category":"focuser","name":"ZWO EAFN","id":"zwo-eafn","brand":"ZWO","model":"EAFN","aka":["EAF (2025 version)","EAF with USB-C"],"type":"electronic","design":"coupler","drawtube":null,"travel":null,"maxLoad":5,"control":["usb","asiair","ascom"],"tempSensor":true,"fits":["universal"],"weight":0.215,"price":200,"year":2025,"status":"current","includes":[],"highlights":["Rated for a 5 kg payload","USB-C powered, only 215 g","Optional probe for temperature compensation"],"summary":"A compact stepper-motor autofocuser from ZWO that turns an existing focuser knob. Rated for 5 kg and controlled by newer ASIAIR units or ASCOM software.","popularity":9,"visual":{"color":"#b3202a","accent":"#16181c","base":null,"finish":"metallic"}}
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