{"product_id":"primalucelab-pl3600427","title":"PrimaLuceLab M56x1 Male Adapter for ARCO 2\"","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects ARCO 2\" Rotators to M56x1 Female Threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables a Solid Mechanical Connection for Astrophotography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates with SESTO SENSO 2 Controlled Focusers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains a Low-Profile Optical Path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eM56x1 Male Adapter for ARCO 2\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis M56x1 male adapter provides the essential mechanical link between the PrimaLuceLab ARCO 2\" rotator and focusers that utilize a female M56x1 thread. It is engineered to create a secure, non-flexing connection, ensuring your imaging train remains rigid and perfectly aligned for precise framing and rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect Your ARCO 2\" Rotator to M56x1 Focusers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor imagers building an automated setup with PrimaLuceLab components, this adapter is a required part, not an optional accessory. It allows the ARCO 2\" rotator to be directly and securely threaded onto a compatible focuser, forming a unified system. This integration is critical when using a SESTO SENSO 2 focusing motor, as it ensures the entire assembly—focuser, rotator, and camera—operates as a single, stable unit controlled through the PLAY software ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the primary purpose of the M56x1 male adapter for ARCO 2\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sole purpose is to create a secure, threaded connection between a PrimaLuceLab ARCO 2\" rotator and a telescope focuser that has a female M56x1 thread. This allows you to integrate the rotator into your optical train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich specific thread type does this adapter connect to on a focuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed exclusively for focusers that present a \u003cstrong\u003efemale M56x1 thread\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is crucial to verify your focuser's thread specification before purchasing, as other \"M56\" threads with different pitches will not be compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the M56x1 adapter for ARCO 2\" help when imaging a target like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) that requires precise framing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy providing a rigid, non-slip connection, the adapter ensures that when the ARCO 2\" rotator adjusts your camera's orientation to perfectly frame M31, there is no mechanical flex or sag. This stability is essential for maintaining sharp focus and consistent framing across multiple long exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need this adapter to use the PrimaLuceLab ARCO 2\" rotator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need this specific adapter \u003cstrong\u003eonly if your focuser's connection thread is M56x1 female\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ARCO 2\" rotator requires different adapters for other focuser thread types. This part is not a universal requirement for the rotator itself, but for this particular connection standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI am building an automated imaging rig with an ARCO 2\" and a SESTO SENSO 2 on my refractor. Why is this M56x1 adapter necessary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an automated system, every component must be securely linked. This adapter ensures the ARCO 2\" is rigidly attached to the focuser that the SESTO SENSO 2 is controlling. This prevents any rotational movement or misalignment between the focuser and rotator, which is critical for accurate automated focusing and field rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the M56x1 adapter for ARCO 2\" difficult to install?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, installation is straightforward. It simply threads onto the ARCO 2\" rotator and then the entire assembly threads into the M56x1 female port on your focuser. No special tools are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/primalucelab-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrimaLuceLab 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PrimaLuceLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913394581789,"sku":"PLL-PL3600427","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/PrimaLuceLab-M56x1-male-adapter-for-ARCO-2-1_98ba1247-9099-4498-a1a4-8c330fbdbbf2.jpg?v=1789090303","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/primalucelab-pl3600427","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}