New 8” flaps and semi-automated range calibration update

[@Masoch1st]

in case you were wondering, these panels are AMAZING. I own TWO and would buy TWO more if I need to.

[@Astro_Shed]

Nice addition to an already extensive range of panels..does the new firmware work for existing panels too..?

[@DeepSkyDad]

Yes, it works for all panels

[@derekbaker3279]

Excellent!👍Will you be designing & producing flat panels for 250mm, 275mm & 300mm telescopes?

[@DeepSkyDad]

yes we are developing larger flaps, but different design, stay tuned! :)

[@nonfacciofoto]

Does the TS-Optics 8" f/5 UNC Newtonian Flap Panel (FP1) works with Skywatcher 8" f/4?

[@pavlini0]

Let me know the diameter of the front of the tube :)

[@nonfacciofoto]

@@pavlini0 more or less 24cm (23.875cm)

[@DeepSkyDad]

@@nonfacciofoto Here is link (239mm tube diameter): shop.deepskydad.com/product/skywatcher-8-f-4-flap-panel-fp1/

[@SpaceCityAstro]

Will this size eventually be made to fit on the visor of a Celestron Edge HD 800?

[@pavlini0]

We can adapt the compression ring, are there any special mounting points on the visor?

[@KurtVW]

I am having some difficulty finding these larger sizes on your store since you have them organized by OTA, none of the TS-Optics ones listed are similar to the "TS-Optics 8" f/5 UNC Newtonian" I have. Is there a way to filter by size only? I'm not finding it.

[@DeepSkyDad]

@@KurtVW can you measure outer diameter of the front of the tube? And we can add it in the shop

[@KurtVW]

@@DeepSkyDad I don't have a caliper that can go that big... But I come up with 238mm outside diameter of the metal ring on the front of the tube. And the outside of the carbon tube is about 233.

[@DeepSkyDad]

@@KurtVW I would attach it to the ring, like in case of my newton. Here is link to the flap for 238mm diameter (with +/-1mm margin of error): shop.deepskydad.com/product/ts-optics-8-f-5-unc-newtonian-flap-panel-fp1/