NINA Controlling Losmandy G11. Coordinate are not the same. Why?
I'm hoping that someone can help with this problem. I'm control a Losmandy G11 using ACSOM driver for Gemini II. The picture shows of the problem. I've researched this but to no avail. NINA shows the
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Peter Boreland
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#68966
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Re: Looking Into Mounts
Very wise counsel from W Maxwell. ?The most difficult part about buying new gear is understanding what you own expectations are vs. your budget. ?Once you get that worked out, the rest falls into
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deitzelj
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Photo alnitak calibrated master stack.jpeg updated
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The following photos have been updated in the JMD G11T ( /g/Losmandy_users/album?id=254767 ) album of the [email protected] group. * alnitak calibrated master stack.jpeg (
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[email protected] Notification <noreply@...>
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#68964
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Re: Gemini 1 just gone haywire
Peter good point. That¡¯s corrosion and oxide growths the potting stopped this formation. ?The socket needed replacement (bugger of a job but can be done ) . It looks to be moisture causing this
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Brendan
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Re: 2 different servo types which goes where?
I received the GM811G over the summer and my instructions indicated that the RA and DEC motors ARE IDENTICAL (both are SVM-HTS); mine is the basic system;? and it does not matter which motor goes
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MarkWB
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Re: RA motor lag!
Thanks all, yes I did reset the worm gears indoors a while ago, it wasn't too cold outside last night but it was very heavy with condensation, everything was dripping wet, tried it today indoors with
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Dave_Kentsbeer
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Re: RA motor lag!
Never had balance make the backlash too small on my GM8 Gemini 1 OR v1.05 mounts. That just means the backlash was set incorrectly for the temperature. Set the backlash on a cold mount and the issues
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Chip Louie
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Re: Motor mount Wobble
Yes, that was that. I tightened them and it is now solid. Thank you. ________________________________ Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2020 6:24 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
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GUGLHUPF
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Re: Time specification with Gemini II
Thanks, Brian. We should have clear skies tomorrow night, so I can give it a go. Matt
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matt harmston
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Re: Gemini 1 just gone haywire
Hello David, Ian posted this problem on SGL as I'd had a similar issue with my Gemini1 some years ago I posted a reply. After having the issue for a period of time it dawned on me that it was moisture
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Peter
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Re: RA motor lag!
Yeah but this time setting up indoors there is no load. ?Incorrect balance load can cause huge headaches. Balance is everything. Especially with the older motors. ? Experienced users balance it one
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Brendan
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Re: Time specification with Gemini II
When in doubt, do a cold start. and if that's in doubt, do a reset to HGM defaults Brian
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Brian Valente
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Re: Gemini 1 just gone haywire
Dunno where I¡¯d get the switch membrane ¡ a replacement HC is $270 I¡¯d like to get a case back as his is broken do you know the make of the case? D. Sent: 29 November 2020 00:31 To:
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David C. Partridge
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Re: RA motor lag!
Did you adjust the worm clearance lately ¨C if so, and you did it inside the house, then when the mount cools down it will bind. You need to adjust when cold or allow a degree of ¡°slop¡± when warm
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David C. Partridge
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Re: Time specification with Gemini II
Brian, Thanks for the link. I haven't done a cold start since putting in the new battery. Matt
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matt harmston
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Re: Time specification with Gemini II
It's worth using the tool at gemini-2 to confirm your settings (in a format you can use for Gemini II) https://gemini-2.com/lat_long_from_address.html Can you elaborate on what's happening - you
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Brian Valente
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Re: Motor mount Wobble
No sure what to say.....is there loose screws?? Under the cap? -- Brendan
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Brendan
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Re: Time specification with Gemini II
Magnus, It is roughly an hour. I haven't tried to get a more accurate estimate, but I think that's pretty close. That correlation with DST is why I looked at the time in the handset :( Matt
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matt harmston
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Re: Gemini 1 just gone haywire
I¡¯d say clearly there was an issue. ?Maybe swap the HC front membrane and top case. Not much else to say. Apart from try recreate the OPs user conditions. I still feel it¡¯s moisture! -- Brendan
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Brendan
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Re: Guiding question..
Yes. It¡¯s not idea; but yes you can. wrote: Brian Brian Valente portfolio brianvalentephotography.com <http://brianvalentephotography.com>
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Brian Valente
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