October 2013 - Technical Innovations moved to Orlando, Fl
(new address and phone on "Contact Us" page)
March 2012 - Technical Innovations ships RoboFocus System 3,500
June 2010 - Technical Innovations ships the 3,000th
RoboFocus System
April 2008 - Technical Innovations ships the 2,000th
RoboFocus System
July 2007 - With the shipment of 5 Systems to the
French research station in Antarctica, RoboFocus is
now in use in over 60 countries and all 7
continents.
May 2006 - Technical Innovations ships the 1,500th RoboFocus System.
October 2005 - With the system sent to H.L. in Luxembourg, RoboFocus is now being
used by astronomers in 35 countries around the world.
August 2005 - Introducing the RF3 Custom Mounting
Bracket line. Sturdy, custom designed brackets (in
black powder coat finish), for: Astro-Physics and
Takahashi R&P focusers, JMI DX1-2, Feathertouch SCT
focuser, and 8" LX200GPS
August 2005 - The warranty on RoboFocus systems
and accessories has been extended to one full year.
We will repair or replace any non-functioning item
at no cost during this period. Warranty includes
motor, control unit, cables, adapters and
accessories. Of course, warranty is void if
modifications have been made or failure is due to
obvious mistreatment.
RoboFocus System Highlights (more details
inside web site):
- Focus to less than 0.001 inch
- Automatic Backlash Compensation
- Vibration free operation
- Remote control via computer
- Seamless interface with other focus routines
(CCDSoft, MaxinDL, FocusMax, etc)
- Open source software
- Installs on Windows based systems, including
XP and XP Home
- Digital readout on PC screen
- Precise repeatability
- Full manual operation
- Fits nearly all focusers
- New line of custom mounting brackets
- Optional 4-outlet power box, which can be
controlled remotely
- One full year warranty
Telescope/Focuser Installation Notes:
- Direct attachment to focus shaft via coupler
with clutch mechanism
- SCT type install with timing sprockets and
belt
- Several manufacturers building RoboFocus
motor on/into focuser
- Wide angle camera lens focus
- We provide support for custom installations
Suggestions and Comments:
- Adapt RoboFocus to a second scope with an
"Additional Motor Kit"
- Modify scope storage cases to allow motor to
remain mounted
- Check online user groups (e.g. "SBIG" on
Yahoo Groups) for tips
- Email ideas and requests, ( we adapted
RoboFocus to a research microscope)
- Contribute pictures and ideas to expand our
"installs" page(s)
Misc. Notes:
- Nearly all systems and accessories in stock,
ready to ship
- Visa, MasterCard, Discover and PayPal
accepted
- Multiple shipping options
- Phone and email support available at no
charge
- Optional accessories available
- Palm pad hand control on 12 foot cable
- Serial pass-through devices (LX200, Gemini,
AP GoTo)
- USB to serial adapter
- Remote power module
- Custom cable lengths
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