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It ships with the clamp itself and four M4 screws, and weighs 60 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clamp is for anyone running a Nexus eFinder who wants to preserve their telescope's original view finder. If your tube has a spare Vixen-style dovetail location, or you plan to add one, the clamp holds the eFinder there so both instruments stay on the scope at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Vixen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e matches the common Vixen-style dovetail so it drops onto widely used finder shoes and bases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate mounting option:\u003c\/strong\u003e installs the Nexus eFinder elsewhere on the telescope rather than replacing the existing view finder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware included:\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied with four M4 screws for attaching the clamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e the clamp weighs 60 g, adding minimal load to the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this clamp when you want the Nexus eFinder mounted independently of your optical finder, so you can point and align the eFinder from a position that clears your eyepiece, camera, or other accessories. It suits observers who prefer to keep a familiar view finder in place while adding the eFinder to the same telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clamp is a standard Vixen dovetail clamp intended for the Nexus eFinder. It attaches with the four included M4 screws. Any Vixen-style dovetail bar or base on your telescope provides a location for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e one dovetail clamp and four M4 screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is an accessory clamp for the Nexus eFinder; the eFinder itself is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The clamp is a standard Vixen-style dovetail that attaches with the four included M4 screws, and the Nexus eFinder seats into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace my view finder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It exists so you can keep your telescope's view finder and mount the Nexus eFinder elsewhere on the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dovetail clamp and four M4 screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a standard Vixen dovetail clamp for the Nexus eFinder and seats on Vixen-style dovetail locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nexus eFinder Dovetail Clamp is a simple, 60 g Vixen-style clamp with the screws you need to add a Nexus eFinder to your telescope while leaving your existing view finder in place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astro Devices","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53079027941487,"sku":"EFDT001","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/nexus-efinder-dovetail-clamp.png?v=1778520872"},{"product_id":"astro-devices-nexus-dsc-nexus-ii-usb-charging-cable","title":"Astro Devices Nexus DSC \u0026 Nexus-II USB Charging Cable","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Astro Devices USB Charging Cable connects a Nexus DSC or Nexus-II to a standard USB power adapter for charging the unit. It terminates in a USB Type-A plug on one end and a 2.1 mm DC barrel connector on the other, matching the charging input used on Astro Devices Nexus controllers. The cable measures 500 mm (20\") and weighs 30 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cable fits the Nexus DSC, Nexus DSC Pro, and Nexus-II. 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It carries the altitude and azimuth encoder signals the Nexus unit needs to track where the telescope is pointing, so the push-to system can guide you from object to object. The cable measures 0.75 m (about 3 feet), which keeps a tidy run between the rocker box and the Nexus unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne end terminates in an RJ45 plug that seats in the encoder jack on the Starmaster rocker box. The opposite end breaks out to RJ11 connectors for the encoders port, serial port, and altitude encoder, matching the wiring layout Starmaster telescopes use with the Nexus DSC family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cable is for owners of Starmaster telescopes who are pairing their mount with a Nexus DSC or Nexus DSC Pro. 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Once connected and the Nexus unit is aligned, it reports altitude and azimuth so you can locate and center targets across an observing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cable is made for Starmaster telescopes and connects to the Nexus DSC and Nexus DSC Pro. The RJ45 end mates with the encoder jack on the Starmaster rocker box, and the RJ11 connectors serve the encoders port, serial port, and altitude encoder. It is a signal cable only and does not change or replace the encoders or the Nexus unit themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e the cable weighs 90 g, so it adds no meaningful load to a mount or travel case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 0.75 m (about 3 feet) it is intended for the rocker-box-to-Nexus run rather than long routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring match:\u003c\/strong\u003e the RJ45 and RJ11 layout follows Starmaster's encoder wiring, so it drops into that configuration without adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of the part:\u003c\/strong\u003e this listing is the cable on its own; encoders, the SkyTracker, and the Nexus unit are separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this cable connect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt connects the encoders and SkyTracker on a Starmaster telescope to a Nexus DSC or Nexus DSC Pro, carrying the encoder signals the Nexus unit uses for push-to navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is 0.75 m long, approximately 3 feet, sized for the run between the rocker box and the Nexus unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Nexus units does it work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works with both the Nexus DSC and the Nexus DSC Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat connectors does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn RJ45 plug enters the rocker box jack, and RJ11 connectors serve the encoders port, serial port, and altitude encoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The connectors are keyed and seat in one orientation, so each end plugs into its matching jack on the rocker box and the Nexus unit without tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Astro Devices Starmaster encoder cable is the purpose-made link between a Starmaster telescope's encoders and a Nexus DSC or Nexus DSC Pro. 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The cable is available with an RJ11 (6-pin) or RJ22 (4-pin) plug on the encoder end and an RJ45 (8-pin) plug on the DSC end, in 4, 5, and 6 foot lengths, with custom lengths up to 8 feet available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cable suits anyone running a push-to setup built around a Nexus DSC or Nexus DSC Pro with telescope-mounted encoders. It is the wired link between the encoders and the DSC, so it fits Dobsonians and equatorial mounts alike wherever encoders report position back to an Astro Devices unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncoder-to-DSC connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e carries azimuth and altitude signals from the encoders to the Digital Setting Circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug options:\u003c\/strong\u003e RJ11 (6 pins) or RJ22 (4 pins) on the encoder end to match your encoders, with an RJ45 (8 pins) plug on the DSC end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2m (4 ft), 1.5m (5 ft), 1.8m (6 ft), or a custom length up to 2.4m (8 ft).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e a non-coiled run for setups where a fixed, tidy length works better than a stretch coil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips ready to route:\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied with two cable ties to keep the run managed along the mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse this cable to wire telescope-mounted encoders to a Nexus DSC or Nexus DSC Pro. A straight length routes cleanly along a tube or mount arm and holds a set path, which works well on permanent or repeatable setups where the distance between the encoders and the DSC stays consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cable connects encoders to a DSC using an RJ11 or RJ22 plug at the encoder end and an RJ45 plug at the DSC end. Telescope-mounted encoders may require an additional RJ11\/RJ22 jack to complete the connection. 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