Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Crayford focuser with rack pinion and ball bearings for SW 200x1000 vintage blue tube is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by aeropic, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Crayford focuser with rack pinion and ball bearings for SW 200x1000 vintage blue tube 3D printable model by aeropic

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Crayford focuser with rack pinion and ball bearings for SW 200x1000 vintage blue tube

Source: Thingiverse by aeropic

The Crayford focuser with rack pinion and ball bearings for SW 200x1000 vintage blue tube is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by aeropic. Those vintage telescopes are coming with a so so focuser. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-07 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial Category: Education & Science

Tags: astronomy, Crayford, crayford focuser, openscad, Skywatcher, telescope, Telescope focuser

About this model

Those vintage telescopes are coming with a so so focuser. It slides on plastic pads and it is held in position with a single pressure screw. It then has either a stick and slip friction or a huge lateral play (or both!) when a camera is attached on this tube. You get several options to fix this : 1- buy an expensive Crayford focuser (in the range of 200-300 €) and you'll have to drill the telescope tube to adapt it... 2- or print this cheap thing which does the job for ~10€ ! :-) My focuser keeps the inner tube on which is adapted the camera or the eyepiece. It also keeps the pinion and rack set, the inner spring, the metal plate and the rotating axis. The only pieces which are replaced are the black metal casted piece and the right knob with a 3D printed GT2 timing pulley. You will get a …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Crayford focuser with rack pinion and ball bearings for SW 200x1000 vintage blue tube is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by aeropic.
Who made this model?: Designed by aeropic, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.