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Re: G-11 Gearbox Replacement
Or you could use the McLennan equivalent. They have are steel back and front.
By [email protected] · #67947 ·
Re: G11 RA Extension
Here's a pic of the mount before/after with both the RA clip and DEC spacer. RA angle is ~34 degrees.
By [email protected] · #67946 ·
Re: Spring loaded worm modification G11
Makes sense. I was thinking if you use slightly longer screws and cut them precisely or put a very small washer in the hole you can tighten then while still giving play to the OPW. I haven't done that
By [email protected] · #67945 ·
Re: Spring loaded worm modification G11
Keith ??? 1. I made the washers similar to the Losmandy? washers so that the screw would sit in the recess and? the ??? spring would be stable sitting over the small lip. Also Losmandy
By Tom Storer · #67944 ·
Re: G11 RA Extension
I'm at latitude 34 degrees South. The overhang is likely bigger than at your location as the pole is lower on the horizon so this might be an issue in sub tropical regions closer to the equator. I
By [email protected] · #67943 ·
Re: Improving centering objects
Thank you, Sonny. I can always count on you for a thoughtful response! I'm going to follow Brian's help regarding the Losmandy Polar Scope. It's new, and it's expensive. There's a lot to learn with
By Erik Brogger · #67942 ·
Re: Spring loaded worm modification G11
Tom - thanks a lot for the detail, just a couple questions: * Did you make the washers just so it looks "Losmandy-ish", or is there some other functional reason over standard flat washers? * Were the
By Keith N <keithdnak@...> · #67941 ·
Re: Improving centering objects
Have you tried *Sharpcap ( https://www.sharpcap.co.uk/ )* for your Polar Alignment routine? I'm just beginning to get it to work for me. I had trouble getting it to work with my Atik Infinicky
By Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...> · #67940 ·
Re: Spring loaded worm modification G11
Hi David, Nope. But with the 2-piece worms you can make your life a lot easier by drilling and tapping the worm blocks to hold them in the dust cover so they remain square to one another which makes
By Chip Louie · #67939 ·
Re: Astro Gadget Bluetooth Adaptor issues -Gemini 1
In my experience's, Bluetooth is less reliable than WiFi, and shorter reach. So I use my Baby Dell outside, and WiFi it via my home router network. -- SonnyE Sonny's Youtube Channel (
By Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...> · #67938 ·
Re: Astro Gadget BT adaptor on a Gemini 1 - power
Thanks all for the input, Astro Gadget have advised that the unit is designed to run at 12v, have tried 5v and 12v but have issues with it, please see my new post.
By Dave_Kentsbeer · #67937 ·
Improving centering objects
Hello! I continue to hit Align and then Alignment even beyond the usual 3-star alignment following my initial setup. I do this in hopes that it will continue to refine my centering process. However,
By Erik Brogger · #67936 ·
Astro Gadget Bluetooth Adaptor issues -Gemini 1
Hi all, Does anyone out there use the Astro Gadget Bluetooth Adaptor on a Gemini 1? My issues are that although it is found by the phone/computer it connects ok then the connection drops within a
By Dave_Kentsbeer · #67935 ·
Re: G11 RA Extension
Hi Marc, I have the RAEXT on my GM811GHD, (which is 20 years younger than your G11) but did not notice any COG change after installing it. (Not that I would, my telescope is rather light anyway. And
By Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...> · #67934 ·
G11 RA Extension
Tonight was the first time I imaged with the RA extension installed. I found both DEC and RA a little stiffer when balancing my CN-212 but didn't think much of it. After changing the polar scope
By [email protected] · #67933 ·
Re: G-11/Gemini 1 weird DEC issue
I replied in the other Gemini IO forum No need to cross post. ?I won¡¯t repeat here. -- Brendan
By Brendan · #67932 ·
G-11/Gemini 1 weird DEC issue
Hi All, For the past 15 or so years I've had a G-11/Gemini1 (with the round DIN plugs for DEC/RA axis. Overall it's been pretty flawless. Tonight I took it out for the 1st time in about 4 or so
Re: Astro Gadget BT adaptor on a Gemini 1 - power
David and OP Dave.....and others I was playing with a home made BT (HC-05), as were others, almost a decade back, ?I?tried to use the 5V Power from the feature port (internal Gemini 5V) for
By Brendan · #67930 ·
Re: Spring loaded worm modification G11
Aha ¨C not a mod for those of us with the original two piece worm blocks then ¡­ D. Sent: 19 September 2020 10:41 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Losmandy_users_io] Spring loaded
By David C. Partridge · #67929 ·
Re: Spring loaded worm modification G11
I have included some pics with details. Before drilling out existing threaded hole in worm cover, remove motor and gear box assembly to prevent contamination. Drill out with 5.5 mm drill. Make sure to
By Tom Storer · #67928 ·