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Gl-11 Stiction issue
This may have been addressed before. I have an older G-11 non-goto that serves me well but has a stiction issue in both RA and DEC motions. Dose anyone have any suggestions for a possible fix? Once
By Kent Blackwell · #69021 ·
Re: How to restore operation after safety limit is reached?
Hmmmmmm.... I have the RAEXT on my G11G, does that mean when using NINA, I can tell it not to do a Meridan Flip???? Would definitely prefer it.
By Russ · #69020 ·
Re: How to restore operation after safety limit is reached?
easy. what did you format Sonny? wrote:
By Brian Valente · #69019 ·
Re: How to restore operation after safety limit is reached?
Not quite. They are close to the defaults but they are custom to my installation and 100% verified as safe. The one big change was that I increased the western goto limit from the default 2.5 degrees
By Paul Goelz · #69018 ·
Re: How to restore operation after safety limit is reached?
I think you are seeing the default settings there Paul. But if you are ever in doubt, you can go back to square one with a Factory Reset, as explained by Tanya. ( https://youtu.be/j8DVEvnlBYI ) When I
Re: Looking into Losmandy
Daveo, Yup, you have Losmanditis, this is a similar affliction to Takitis. Stay well and enjoy the mount! -- Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware Astropheric Weather Forecast - South
By Chip Louie · #69016 ·
Re: Looking into Losmandy
Hi Andrew, I have owned a few Losmandy mounts and all viable tripod options under $1,000 for the GM8 and G11 mounts for imaging and visual use. I have owned classic welded Losmandy adjustable 3" leg
By Chip Louie · #69015 ·
Re: Cleaning and lubing the worm and worm gear
There isn't one from Losmandy.? Not sure why not, maybe its coming, but it seems like a logical followup to the (rather simple) cleaning of the needle bearings. Keith
By Keith N <keithdnak@...> · #69014 ·
Re: Cleaning and lubing the worm and worm gear
Looking through the Youtube videos, I don¡¯t see anything about servicing the worm and worm gear. Could you post the link to it? I¡¯d rather not tear into it without a little guidance. -- Bill
By Bill Tschumy · #69013 ·
Re: How to restore operation after safety limit is reached?
Thanks, I had not looked that deeply into the ASCOM driver settings. The ASCOM driver did not have safety limits set so I duplicated the limits I currently have set set in the mount and also checked
By Paul Goelz · #69012 ·
Re: Cleaning and lubing the worm and worm gear
Hi Bill, Absolutely use any common solvent to remove all old lube, alcohol is a good final rinse but letting the work rest or if you have shop air is just as good to evaporate the solvent. Relube
By Chip Louie · #69011 ·
Re: Old GM8 (late '90's) , Gemini 1. Restoration advice...
Hi Dave, Welcome! Disassembly for cleaning and lubrication on classis mounts is very straight forward. The secret is to take photos as you go so you can see how it comes apart. My advice for the first
By Chip Louie · #69010 ·
Re: Cleaning and lubing the worm and worm gear
Hi Bill - I just cleaned and lubed a G11 that has been in storage for 10 years. I would definitely consider taking care of the worm and worm gear as well. It's a bit intimidating removing the worm
By Edward Beshore <ebeshore@...> · #69009 ·
Re: How to restore operation after safety limit is reached?
Dear Paul, Try this (it has worked for me using Gemini-1...you can try in the daytime to test it): 1. Tell the mount to Park at CWD. This will stop tracking, but not lose your alignment info. Do not
By Michael Herman · #69008 ·
Old GM8 (late '90's) , Gemini 1. Restoration advice...
Needs a good cleaning and to have the worms reset to remove some 'wobble', especially in RA. Can some one post links to useful videos or provide PDF's of 'exploded' diagrams of the dis-assembly of
By David Cotterell · #69007 ·
How to restore operation after safety limit is reached?
Simple question but I have not been able to find the answer anywhere in the various documents I have read. If I slew or track into a safety limit, the mount beeps and stops tracking. Afterwards, it
By Paul Goelz · #69006 ·
Re: Cleaning and lubing the worm and worm gear
I use?CRC BRAKLEEN Brake Parts Cleaner.? Do *NOT* get the spray on the power-coat, anodizing or plastic.? Its also flammable...? Clean the parts outside.
By Jim Waters <jimwaters@...> · #69005 ·
Re: Suggestion for idiot proofing close-to-mount slews
Yes i'm here :) I made note of the feedback the answer (short term and likely longer term) is you probably need a different approach when setting your limits. The purpose of limits are to avoid *any
By Brian Valente · #69004 ·
Re: Cleaning and lubing the worm and worm gear
As long as you feel confident in working with them, Bill, now would certainly be the time to refresh all the lubed parts. And check for any irregularities while things are clean. After that, you can
By Sonny Edmonds <pedmondsjr@...> · #69003 ·
Re: Suggestion for idiot proofing close-to-mount slews
Hi Anthony, I don't recall what mount you have, but I got around Meridian flips when I put the RAEXT on my GM811GHD. I didn't put the RA extension on solely for getting away from meridian flips, I put
By Sonny Edmonds <pedmondsjr@...> · #69002 ·