{"title":"Diffraction Limited Adapters \u0026 Spares","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiffraction Limited Adapters \u0026amp; Spares. 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It includes a two-piece adapter and a custom cable with three connectors, plus necessary screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe three main parts are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom Dual Wheel Adapter.  This is the thinner adapter plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom Dual Wheel Adapter.  This is the thicker adapter plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-connector cable.  One connector has a custom back shell, which is thin enough to be mounted between the two wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefer to the diagram:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15703\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/dualwheel-800x313_fea052c1-f518-4357-be25-11d778557760.jpg?v=1766567188\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" 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Some specialized imaging configurations either require additional filter wheels, or a direct SBIG camera connection is not possible.   In this case, the SBIG USB to Filter Wheel Adapter (USB-FW) can be used to control the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Mini B interface, 15 foot (4.5 m) USB A to Mini B cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDB-9 style I2C connector for filter wheel – connects to original filter wheel cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal AC power supply with 9 foot (2.7 m) extension cable and locking power connector included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses ASCOM driver for control from most astronomical imaging software or via custom scripts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with SBIG AFW series filter wheels, FW8S-STXL, FW8S-STT, FW8-8300, and FW7-STX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports dual wheel operation for the SBIG AFW series wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Diffraction Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013948272751,"sku":"USB-FW","price":673.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/USB-FW__53305.jpg?v=1766567203"},{"product_id":"single-filter-holder-for-large-format-cameras","title":"Single Filter Holder for Large Format Cameras","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis adapter allows you to mount a single filter in front of our large format cameras, including the Aluma AC series and the older STX and STXL series.  It is compatible with 50 mm square x 2 mm thick filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter consists of two identical flat plates that gently clamp the filter in place, which is inserted under the front nosepiece adapter (the standard “STX style” adapter ring is shown here).  The mounting screws for the nosepiece adapter securely clamp the adapter in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sets of longer mounting screws are included.  The first allows for attachment directly to a camera, filter wheel, or AO.  The second, even longer set works with StarChaser SC-3.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diffraction Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013952827503,"sku":"ACC20","price":268.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Image1__43902.png?v=1766567219"},{"product_id":"stx-stxl-aluma-ac-adapter-plates","title":"STX\/STXL\/Aluma AC Adapter Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eAluma AC, STX, and STXL cameras have a standard mounting bolt pattern (four 6-32 threaded holes on a 4″ diameter). 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Note that this plate may vignette when used with off-axis guide cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM48 x 0.75 thread\u003c\/strong\u003e – the same as found on many DSLR and Mirrorless digital camera adapter rings. 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