Re: Upgrading from Half Hitch FTQ
Be careful. That poster has no ratings. Did you see it is "pick up only"? -Karl
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Karl Adlon
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#63709
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Re: Quite sticky mount
Hi Franco just curious, are you familiar with the clutch mechanism for each axis? it could be you need to loosen your clutches before moving by hand Brian -- Brian Brian Valente portfolio
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Brian Valente
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Re: Quite sticky mount
Franco, When you say ¡°sticky¡± are you referring to moving the telescope manually or using the hand controller? Assuming you are using the hand controller it sounds like you are describing backlash
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Paul Homer
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Re: Quite sticky mount
Nice scope you got there.. My SV 130mm and ASI Camera and my G11 has no idea it is even in the saddle.. The G11 can handle a lot more.. That's why you bought it.. :-)) Derek _____ Sent: Saturday,
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Derek C Breit
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#63706
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Re: Upgrading from Half Hitch FTQ
An alternative take.. For an 80mm refractor, entry level photography, and an interest in Moon and Planets, as long as "it works", as opposed to being a box of bricks, it's a great deal and would serve
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Derek C Breit
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Re: Upgrading from Half Hitch FTQ
What questions should I ask the seller? *** Two questions.. "What's wrong with it" ?? You'll get a response.. Then ask "What else is wrong with it" and ask it *repeatedly* and get it in writing and
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Derek C Breit
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Quite sticky mount
I just received my brand new g11 The load is made by the following Stellarvue 105 sv60 atik 314 + wheel it should be a light load, but both Ra and dec are quite sticky and they don¡¯t move freely
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fbasti62
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Re: Upgrading from Half Hitch FTQ
sounds like good deal - perhaps too good of a deal? i'd ask what are the latest installed updates, does it have spring-loaded worms, tucked in gearing and RA extension ask why they are selling it it's
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Brian Valente
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#63702
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Upgrading from Half Hitch FTQ
Hello all, My first posting after several years of reading for information. I am interested in upgrading to a losmandy gemini mount system. While I have the encoders on the ftq, sky commander xp4, and
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scubaLee <hfenner89@...>
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#63701
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Re: New Losmandy Owner
Tim is correct. Connect a standard USB to the ASIair, then into the larger square USB port on the Gemini. The thin USB port does not have input/output, only supplies power. Boot up the Gemini first
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Michael Harris
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#63700
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Re: New Gemini II upgrade kit
Thank you Brian for the fast reply. I've got reading to do.
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Robertson Miller
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#63699
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Re: New Gemini II upgrade kit
congrats on the upgrade you might try starting here: https://gemini-2.com/ also often people guide via ascom, so the guide camera connects to the computer, which then connects to the gemini. even if
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Brian Valente
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#63698
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New Gemini II upgrade kit
Today received new Gemini II upgrade kit for my G11 mount. Having a hard time finding meaningful instructions about the ports on the device. For example, the Auto Guider port. What happens when I plug
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Robertson Miller
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#63697
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Re: Belleville washers and Oldham coupler
Michael, I'm distributing OnStep kits world wide. I use a 6 X 4 x 1.5" box and they usually come in 5.4-5.8 oz. I ship them USPS 1st class international small package for under $15. Delivery is
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George Cushing
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#63696
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Re: G11 RA motor is stalls when tracking but not when slewing
Thanks guys. I?ll try your suggestions when I get home again. I have to solve this cause it?s very irritating when it happens :) I?ll let you know how it goes. Cheers Erik Den s?n 22 sep. 2019 kl
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Erik Nordberg <tierozi@...>
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#63695
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Re: G11 RA motor is stalls when tracking but not when slewing
Brendan's point of "motor drive energy is low" made me also think of this to check: Make sure you are using a >12v power source for the gemini. it is rated from 12-18v but ideally you want 15-18v. 12v
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Brian Valente
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Re: G11 RA motor is stalls when tracking but not when slewing
Erik i also should have said.....take that bad motor off and start run system like it¡¯s installed. ?You can run it on a bench (non installed) it¡¯s just the axes won¡¯t move. So start it
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Brendan
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#63693
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More on worm bearings... types, prices, testing...
Hi gang, Quick report on the R4ZZ worm bearings from 2 different sources... I finally received the www.bocabearings.com ABEC-7 R4ZZ stainless steel ball bearings. I tried them with a magnet, and
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Michael Herman
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Re: G11 RA motor is stalls when tracking but not when slewing
It¡¯s quote possible the motor is slightly bad for whatever reason. ?Try swapping motors Ra to Dec etc the reason it¡¯s bad at sidereal (I¡¯m assuming it¡¯s a G1) is the motor drive energy
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Brendan
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#63691
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Re: G11 RA motor is stalls when tracking but not when slewing
Hi Eric, The most common reason is a loose Oldham coupler part. Look at the drive metal parts of the RA Oldham coupler...see if one end is loose. They can get loose over time, and it might be
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Michael Herman
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