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GM811G--pier extension or RA extension?
All: I mounted my meter-long Mak-Newt OTA on my GM811G, and while it doesn't hit the HD tripod leg as I slew, it comes perilously close (and did hit a dew heater control I had attached with a Velcro
By jmyers1951@... · #63610 ·
Re: Guiding expectations
Hello Tom Not too sure what guiding software you use, but bad seeing drives guiding nuts... If you use phd2 use guiding assist and run it for 3 or 4 minutes and it will make suggestions for you. After
By Ken Walker · #63609 ·
Guiding expectations
Hi All, I'm hoping I might be able to reset my troubled brain when it comes to the guiding results I am getting from my backyard. To set the stage, I have a 12 month old G11 which I'm using with a
By Tom McPhail <tom.mcphail@...> · #63608 ·
Re: Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
In PhD2 click on the Tools tab. The first item is Manual Guide. If you set the Guide/Slew rate in the 492 panel to 16X you'll be able to see and hear the manual guide corrections. I use the Manual
By Mark Christensen · #63607 ·
Re: Repairing Stripped Motor Mounting Threads on the Losmandy Gearbox
Thanks John. I¡¯m constantly removing/re-installing my motors and we¡¯re wondering if the threads would hold out. ?It appears no matter how careful you are you will wear the threads. -- Brendan
By Brendan · #63606 ·
Re: Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
Joe, Brendan - thank you both very much. I'll give it a try next time the sky clears - if PHD2 includes manual slew controls I may not even have to wait that long - and report back. Thanks, John
By John Bridgman <john.bridgman@...> · #63605 ·
Re: Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
I don't have a 492 but I repair Gemini 1 & 2's, Cameras.....and everything Astro put in front of me..... All modern ST4 outputs are either opto-coupled out or transistor TTL "low" signals.??
By Brendan · #63604 ·
Re: Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
Yup I use a asi 120mc for guiding with my 492 using PHD2. Best move since st4 camera. Sent from my iDork
By Joe McBride · #63603 ·
Using ST-4 output from ZWO camera with 492 drive
Hi all, I have a ~18 year old G11 with 492 drive. Used to guide it with an ST-237 + relay box, but (a) the relay box disappeared at some point and (b) I no longer have a computer old enough to run the
By john.bridgman@... · #63602 ·
Repairing Stripped Motor Mounting Threads on the Losmandy Gearbox
Recently, I found that the servo motor on my GM811G declination head was loose - that I can move it by hand against its gearbox.? Then I found?that I couldn't tighten the motor's 4-40 cap head
By JohnS <jsand0val@...> · #63601 ·
Re: New Losmandy Owner
Welcome aboard Rick G11 is a great mount, and there¡¯s lots of great people here to answer any questions you may have Thanks Brian portfolio https://www.brianvalentephotography.com/ Sent: Friday,
By Brian Valente · #63600 ·
New Losmandy Owner
All, Joined this group a while back when I was trying to decide on my next mount. You¡¯ve helped me decide on getting a G11. I have started ordering it ¡°in reverse¡±. Getting all the small stuff
By Richard Paul · #63599 ·
Re: Trouble after installing internal battery
Thanks. Yes, I think I just need to start anew and tweak some things. 9 times out of 10, at least in my case, it turns out to be "operator error". Jim [email protected]> wrote:
By Jim Ribble · #63598 ·
Re: Trouble after installing internal battery
Jim, After installing a new battery you must do a Cold Start from the Hand Controller. The make sure time and location are correct. You may need to redo your pointing model. Just went through this
By John Kmetz · #63597 ·
Re: Trouble after installing internal battery
Thanks. I'll give it a shot. J. david.partridge@...> wrote:
By Jim Ribble · #63596 ·
Re: Trouble after installing internal battery
Set to UTC and set local offset IIRC D. Sent: 29 August 2019 06:18 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Losmandy_users_io] Trouble after installing internal battery One thing I have NOT tried
By David C. Partridge · #63595 ·
Re: Trouble after installing internal battery
One thing I have NOT tried yet is to set everything to UTC time with a zero offset. I will do that. Fingers crossed. (I had it set to local time with a -04 offset for EDT.) [email protected]> wrote:
By Jim Ribble · #63594 ·
Re: Trouble after installing internal battery
Yep, G11 is set as well. I'm stumped (although it's likely something simple.) [email protected]> wrote:
By Jim Ribble · #63593 ·
Re: Trouble after installing internal battery
Maybe check the scope type from the HC?? Make sure you select the G11 as your mount type.
By Teddy Wang · #63592 ·
Trouble after installing internal battery
Hi guys, I installed a new internal battery in my G11/Gemini2 mini, set the clock (-04 EDT?offset for Georgia USA), site location is correct, and all operations of the mount work EXCEPT it will not
By Jim Ribble · #63591 ·