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Re: DEC stalls on new mount
With the DEC cloth unlocked I can move the OTA around and it holds position (same for RA). The stall is happening immediately. The axis isn¡¯t even beginning to move in either direction. I hear a
By Linda Thomas-Fowler <linda@...> · #59684 ·
Re: DEC stalls on new mount
Is it possible you are not balanced on the DEC axis? It should be roughly balanced with a little bias towards the camera Thanks Brian Brian Valente Brianvalentephotography.com Sent:
By Brian Valente · #59683 ·
DEC stalls on new mount
Hi, I just received my GM811 today and I¡¯ve been setting it up and testing indoors to get familiar (it is, of course, raining here in northern Virginia). I have everything hooked up (RA and DEC
By Linda Thomas-Fowler <linda@...> · #59682 ·
Re: High precison worm vs OPW-11?
Michael, I do understand the caution about removing the anodizing, but I think the worm wheel is made of 7075 aluminum, which is a very tough alloy. The pluses would outweigh the cons. Don
By Don Degidio · #59681 ·
Re: Gemini 1 Internal Battery holder Sensitivity
Thank you Chuck, I appreciate learning of that better method. Best, Michael Losmandy_users@...> wrote:
By Michael Herman · #59680 ·
Re: Gemini 1 Internal Battery holder Sensitivity
Michael While alcohol is a good cleaner, it can absorb moisture later.? Moisture and electricity leads to corosion/dendrites.? If you can, after cleaning with alcohol, further clean it with
By crocco1250 · #59679 ·
Re: High precison worm vs OPW-11?
Don, Ohers have also reported lapping helped, but Losmandy says it wears off the anodization on the ring gear, so they caution against doing that. David Partridge also got great results ...very low
By Michael Herman · #59678 ·
Re: High precison worm vs OPW-11?
Magnus, The brass worm is really only needed on the RA, but having it on both axes gives you a spare, if ever needed. Getting the adjustment correct for the stock system goes a long way for
By Don Degidio · #59677 ·
High precison worm vs OPW-11?
Hi! There has been tons of discussions on worm gears, but as I see more about OPW vs Ovision. My G11 apparently has the older stainless steel worms, so an upgrade is imminent. However, at least at
By jfev5mnsvqiyzpq756wvokt55jve7sbg2esr5mip@... · #59676 ·
Re: Gemini 1 Internal Battery holder Sensitivity
Lucky discovery. To lose 3 units at once... a nightmare. You might want to also pull out the Gemini1 board from each unit, and examine the top and bottom for corrosion that could cause shorter
By Michael Herman · #59675 ·
Re: How to train PEC
Apparently so! here's the pic again https://www.dropbox.com/s/nduithn38oa0p6f/pempro%20pe%20frequency%20g11gt%2011-17.jpg?dl=0
By Brian Valente · #59674 ·
Water Logged GI Controller
I have an MI-250 set up in my side yard with the Gem I system. It's been happy there for the past several years, under my Telegizmos 365 cover, needing a new internal battery about once a year. The
By Jeff B · #59673 ·
Gemini 1 Internal Battery holder Sensitivity
Boy, I was going crazy as all three of my Gem I controllers were going crazy with the same gibberish at start up within a couple of weeks of each other. One was left outside undercover and had water
By Jeff B · #59672 ·
Re: How to train PEC
brian, Did you attach a photo that did not come through? aruckle
By Al Lee · #59671 ·
Re: How to train PEC
Hi aruckle, There is some discussion over at PemPro forums on this. My G11GT PE looks like this Thanks Brian Brian Valente Brianvalentephotography.com Sent: Tuesday, November
By Brian Valente · #59670 ·
Re: How to train PEC
Brian, I noticed your comment about having a 42 second recurring error on your G11GT. A couple of weeks ago I bought the Losmandy RA-AXIS Titan module as an update to my G11. I have been
By Al Lee · #59669 ·
Re: Help with DEC backlash/jumpy guiding
well i only mentioned it in pretty much all of my posts ;) I believe the source is in the tucked in gearing. As Ray mentioned he's working (finishing?) on a two worm cycle PE correction, which
By Brian Valente · #59668 ·
Re: Repackaged RA motor assembly
Hi John yes they have the tucked in motor upgrade. I don't know if they only do RA or both, but it's a nice upgrade. give them a ring about this B
By Brian Valente · #59667 ·
Repackaged RA motor assembly
Sorry in advance for a question that I'm sure has been asked and answered: Until now I've more or less ignored all the talk about the G-11 upgrades since mine has been functioning very well. But I
By John Bartucci · #59666 ·
Re: Help with DEC backlash/jumpy guiding
ok. you win. I never saw that written...til now. Thanks for explaining this new design. I'll stay out of this, and will look forward to hearing the cause and cure of the "42 sec" PE
By Michael Herman · #59665 ·