{"title":"Rigel Systems Focusing","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery Rigel Systems focusing product we carry — focusers, motors, controllers and the adapters and brackets that go with them. Part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/focusers\"\u003eFocusers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nfocus-dc-motor-controller","title":"nFocus DC motor controller","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe nFOCUS controller fits in the palm of your hand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eand provides two directions at two speeds with only two buttons using advanced logic control and 12V regulated output!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLow speed is adjustable pulse width modulated (PWM) drive\u003c\/span\u003e, providing full voltage torque for reliable low speed operation.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePress the second button down while holding the first button down\u003c\/span\u003e and nFOCUS digital logic control switches to high speed drive, to get you to focus quickly. nFOCUS avoids the problems with the focus motor controllers which adjust voltage to adjust speed, and thereby don't have the umph to turn the motor over at low speed. The nFOCUS whacks the motor with a full 12 volt, short duration pulse to overcome stiction at low speed operation, providing plenty of umph! It is amazing to see nFOCUS work, to see the focus change step by step till it's just right. No more coasting past then back past then past again. Uses 3 AA batteries (not supplied) for long life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:\" arial new roman color:\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family: \" arial new roman\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:\" arial mso-fareast-font-family: new roman\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.observatory.org\/scf.htm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:blue\"\u003eVan Slyke Engineering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, JMI, Celestron,\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.meade.com\/manuals.d\/pdf.d\/lx200gps\/lx200gps_focuser_tip.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:blue\"\u003eMEADE LX200GPS microfocuser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.focuser.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:blue\"\u003eMoonlite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" arial mso-fareast-font-family: new roman\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigel Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013355171951,"sku":"nFocus DCM","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/17nFOCUS__04529.jpg?v=1766550983"},{"product_id":"nfocus-dc-motor","title":"nFocus DC + Motor","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eAvailable for Celestron CPC \u0026amp; HD, Explore Scientific, Feathertouch, GSO classic and LF, Teleview, United Optical Focusers.   Other configurations are available as well, please contact us with your specific model of telescope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe nFOCUS controller fits in the palm of your hand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eand provides two directions at two speeds with only two buttons using advanced logic control and 12V regulated output!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLow speed is adjustable pulse width modulated (PWM) drive\u003c\/span\u003e, providing full voltage torque for reliable low speed operation.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePress the second button down while holding the first button down\u003c\/span\u003e and nFOCUS digital logic control switches to high speed drive, to get you to focus quickly. nFOCUS avoids the problems with the focus motor controllers which adjust voltage to adjust speed, and thereby don't have the umph to turn the motor over at low speed. The nFOCUS whacks the motor with a full 12 volt, short duration pulse to overcome stiction at low speed operation, providing plenty of umph! It is amazing to see nFOCUS work, to see the focus change step by step till it's just right. No more coasting past then back past then past again. Uses 3 AA batteries (not supplied) for long life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:\" arial new roman color:\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family: \" arial new roman\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;font-family:\" arial mso-fareast-font-family: new roman\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.observatory.org\/scf.htm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:blue\"\u003eVan Slyke Engineering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, JMI, Celestron,\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.meade.com\/manuals.d\/pdf.d\/lx200gps\/lx200gps_focuser_tip.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:blue\"\u003eMEADE LX200GPS microfocuser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.focuser.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:blue\"\u003eMoonlite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" arial mso-fareast-font-family: new roman\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"MsoSubtleEmphasis\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: windowtext;\"\u003eMotorize your focuser with our high torque 12V DC motor driven by our nFOCUS motor controller for the ultimate in accurate focusing. nFOCUS is the affordable way to get high precision fine focusing without vibration for visual and astro-imaging! DC motor can be quickly detached for manual focusing with the fine speed knob without tools. Focuser not included.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eUSB Interface sold \u003c\/span\u003eseparately\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e.  If required order at the same time and save!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigel Systems","offers":[{"title":"Celestron CPC\u0026HD \/ None","offer_id":44013355532399,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":284.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Celestron CPC\u0026HD \/ USB Interface","offer_id":44013355565167,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":374.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Explore Scientific \/ None","offer_id":44013355597935,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":284.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Explore Scientific \/ USB Interface","offer_id":44013355630703,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":374.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TeleVue \/ None","offer_id":44013355663471,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":284.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TeleVue \/ USB Interface","offer_id":44013355696239,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":374.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GSO Classic \/ None","offer_id":44013355729007,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":284.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GSO Classic \/ USB Interface","offer_id":44013355761775,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":374.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GSO LF \/ None","offer_id":44013355794543,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":284.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GSO LF \/ USB Interface","offer_id":44013355827311,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":374.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stellarvue \/ None","offer_id":44013355860079,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":284.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stellarvue \/ USB Interface","offer_id":44013355892847,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":374.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Skywatcher \/ None","offer_id":44013355925615,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":284.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Skywatcher \/ USB Interface","offer_id":44013355958383,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":374.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FeatherTouch \/ None","offer_id":44013355991151,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":284.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FeatherTouch \/ USB Interface","offer_id":44013356023919,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":374.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Williams Optics \/ None","offer_id":44013356056687,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":284.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Williams Optics \/ USB Interface","offer_id":44013356089455,"sku":"nFocus DCM+","price":374.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/17nFOCUS__32777.jpg?v=1766550991"},{"product_id":"usb-nfocus-adapter","title":"USB-nFOCUS Adapter","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"MsoSubtleEmphasis\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: windowtext; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUSB-nFOCUS Adapter -- Computerize your nFOCUS to focus from your PC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"MsoSubtleEmphasis\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: windowtext;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"MsoSubtleEmphasis\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: windowtext;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e USB-nFOCUS adapter connects your nFOCUS to your PC or MAC, for easy remote operation of your focuser. All the great features of nFOCUS (see above) now available from your computer! Fully ASCOM compliant so it will work with popular focus control programs. Full step size and interval control from computer and display of step count. Computer control , doesn't affect manual operation (doesn't change your favorite nFOCUS manual pulse width\/interval settings). USB and nFOCUS cables included. Software and ASCOM drivers for Windows xp\/vista\/7 and for MAC from stark labs (www.stark-labs.com). Aprorximately 1.5 inches wide by 4 inches long by 0.5 inches thick.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigel Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013356187759,"sku":"USB-nFOCUS","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/59usb-nFOCUS__54587.jpg?v=1766550996"},{"product_id":"nstep-motor-kit","title":"nStep + Motor Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eStepper Motor Focus solutions for Celestron, Williams Optics, Stellarvue, Explore Scientific, Televue, GSO Classic and LF, FeatherTouch, and more.  Contact us if you don't see yours listed.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eMotorize your Explore Scientific focuser with our powerful stepper motor. for the ultimate in accurate auto-focusing. Stepper motor has 0.1 degree step size, easily lifts 8 pounds. Stepper can be quickly detatched for manual focusing. Uses standard 6-wire telephone cable and RJ12 connector. Focuser not included.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eFully ASCOM compliant so it will work with popular focus control programs. Can be operated for temperature compensation with the optional temperature sensor (below). Full step and half step control from computer and display of step count. USB and 12V battery power cables included. Software and ASCOM drivers for Windows xp\/vista\/7 and 10 . Approximately 1.5 inches wide by 4 inches long by 0.5 inches thick.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eAvailable in Basic USB control, Bluetooth, with Butons, and Buttons with Bluetooth\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eCompatible with Rigel Systems, Feathertouch, Robofocus \u0026amp; Moonlite stepper motors\u003ci\u003e(please identify your stepper motor when purchasing)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:\" arial new roman\u003eAdd Temperature Compensation to Focusing: \u003cbr\u003e Telescopes change focus as temperature changes expand\/contract the length of the telescope tube as temperature increases\/decreases. Adding the external temperature sensor to the usb-nSTEP allows your autofocus software to and automatically compensate for these temperature changes. Unlike internal temperature sensors located inside the controller that are affected by the heat generated by the electronics, the external temperature sensor can be attached to the telescope to get a more accurate measurement of the ambient temperature.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigel Systems","offers":[{"title":"Explore Scientific \/ USB Basic","offer_id":44013356449903,"sku":"nSTEP+Motor","price":474.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Explore Scientific \/ USB Bluetooth","offer_id":44013356515439,"sku":"nSTEP+Motor","price":624.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Explore Scientific \/ Buttons","offer_id":44013356580975,"sku":"nSTEP+Motor","price":624.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Explore Scientific \/ Buttons and Bluetooth","offer_id":44013356646511,"sku":"nSTEP+Motor","price":774.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FeatherTouch \/ USB 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