EZ Focus Kit

Remove focuser backlash and reduce image shift in Meade SCTs

Enables precise manual focusing at high magnifications.
Usually removes most of the backlash in Meade’s focusing system
Provides a light precise feel to the focus knob
Reduces image shift
Addresses mirror flop

The EZ Focus Kit upgrades Meade’s focuser – it does not replace it. By substituting precision thrust bearings for the existing nylon washers, this kit greatly reduces he need for separate costly, bulky backplate mounted focusers and motorized focus controls. Precise focusing becomes possible, reducing the need for a secondary electronic focus add-on.

Installation is simple, with highly step by step photo illustrated instructions. Installation does not require going into the optical tube assembly. You simply unscrew the focuser from the scope backplate to work on it. The only tool you need supply is a simple pair of pliers.

Meade used the same focuser mechanism on their large SCTs for more than 30 years. This kit is intended for use with all Meade 7″ through 12″ Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes – including the LX200ACF//GPS/R, the LX90, the 6″ and 8″ LX80, Light Switch and LT series scopes, the LX200 Classic, the LX50, LX10 and even the LX3.

The EZ Focus Kit is not designed for Meade’s 14″ LX200R or 14″ LX200GPS. The 14″ was a major redesign of the GPS line, and Meade copied the EZ Focus thrust bearing design. The Focus Kit is not needed on Meade LX600 and LX850 scopes as they contain an improved & redesigned focus mechanism. And the Focus Kit is not compatible with LX65 and LX85 scopes.

This extremely effective approach to improving focuser action was developed by Michael Hart. The EZ Focus™ Kit significantly improves on the Mr. Hart’s basic design and modification procedure. In addition to the very detailed instructions and step by step photographs that anyone can follow, the kit contains a collection of difficult to obtain items – 2 precision miniature thrust bearings, a custom stamped stainless steel thrust washer, an Allen wrench, a mirror cell retaining bolt, and a packet of special synthetic grease.

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