Re: Thread pitch..
Maybe, though I don't think the Losmandy adapter will fit there so I think it has to go in a different set of holes.. If you look at the guidescope rings, the image shows 4 sets of adjustment screws..
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Derek C Breit
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#64231
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Re: Not keeping date up to date; + lunar tracking speed error:
You have a Gemini-2.... so I can't say. If this were a Gemini-1, I'd suggest the Epson RTC chip may be defective. I have bought extras if those chips, though I know of no Gemini-1 actually suffering
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Michael Herman
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#64230
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Re: Not keeping date up to date; + lunar tracking speed error:
This is more of an FYI since it doesn't directly relate to the gemini time settings, but I have started using Dimension 4 time sync on my computer that continuously updates the time every 30 minutes
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Brian Valente
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#64229
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Re: Not keeping date up to date; + lunar tracking speed error:
Brian, I will check this out tonight when I get home and see if my Gemini still has the correct time. My tracking the New Years eve was as good as my polar alignment. I left the mount to sit for 30
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Deric Caselli
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#64228
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Re: G11 survival kit - Oldham Coupler
Derek, Here in the USA the Oldham couplers are sold by McMaster-Carr. Also, try ZORO.COM for an extensive list. If you want to see a full list of options, visit RULAND.COMThey are the maker. Mark
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Mark Christensen
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#64227
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Re: Tracking error?
I really don't think freeing up the gearbox fixed anything, but in my case it eliminated an obvious *potential* issue from the matrix.It is weird that those gearboxes bind like that. The belleville
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Anthony Q
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#64226
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Re: Thread pitch..
Derek where do you want to add a rail - on top of the guidescope rings? wrote:
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Brian Valente
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#64225
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Re: Thread pitch..
Besides, why do you care about the thread if you are unwilling to remove one? *** Because I want to put more bolts into the existing "extra holes" to add a Vixen rail.. But yes, I will try your
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Derek C Breit
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#64224
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Re: Not keeping date up to date; + lunar tracking speed error:
how are you setting the date? wrote:
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Brian Valente
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Not keeping date up to date; + lunar tracking speed error:
Lo all, I seem to be having a problem with the Gemini 2 on my Titan keeping the date up to date.? The time is remaining correct, but it lags behind on the date, I have had to go in and update the
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M.F. Jordan
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#64222
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Re: Thread pitch..
Derek, Remove just one screw, noting the tension with a precise instrument - the human hand. Then take it to a DIY or Ace store as suggested by one of our other friends. When you get back to the mount
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Mark Christensen
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#64221
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Re: G11 survival kit - Oldham Coupler
Derek, you are a lot further along than I am. I'm doing baby steps to learn this mount. I am very sure that when I start doing AP the frustrations are going to happen I know this to be a truth.
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Deric Caselli
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#64220
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Re: Almost a new owner....
Oh, but Derek, I live close enough to drop in at the factory..... 8^) Thank You Magnus, it looks interesting. But I'm more apt to stay with the programs I have.
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sonnyedmonds@...
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#64219
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Re: G11 survival kit - Oldham Coupler
That's so awesome, Deric! I had *serious* frustration for months, and again, it wasn't the mounts fault.. But I do have a bit of wisdom for "newbies".. I think I made a fundamental mistake from the
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Derek C Breit
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#64218
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Re: G11 survival kit - Oldham Coupler
In Large Derek, that is how I learn, I forgot to put the minus sign the time zone ( 6 ) instead of ( -6 ) my mount thought it was 12 hours ahead of me. A bit of frustration, then I remembered a
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Deric Caselli
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#64217
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Re: G11 survival kit - Oldham Coupler
For reasons unknown, the Gemini can end up with erroneous T pointing model values. To fix this: 1. Park the mount 2. Power off and on...in "cold boot" 3. Do your star alignments. Do 3 in the East of
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Michael Herman
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#64216
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Re: G11 survival kit - Oldham Coupler
What do you think made it go bonkers? *** Undoubtedly *User Error*.. Either Stellarium did it, as I was slewing around with Stellarium for the first time, as I don't have a pointing device anymore
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Derek C Breit
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#64215
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Re: G11 survival kit - Oldham Coupler
But, if you would like to reinvent the wheel, you could start here <https://www.mcmaster.com/motor-couplings> . *** NOPE!.. I shouldn't have done that! Does anyone know where the Oldham's Losmandy
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Derek C Breit
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#64214
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Re: G11 survival kit - Oldham Coupler
The couplings shouldn't wear much, unless something it worrying them too much. I'd be looking for one or the other shaft run-outs, possibly something bent. And I'd want a spare coupler if I was you.
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sonnyedmonds@...
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#64213
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Re: Tracking error?
I can understand. Believe me, after a lifetime of Industrial Electrical work you just develop that itch and eye and ear for making things better. OCD is a good label. I often got put on "Special
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sonnyedmonds@...
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#64212
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