Re: Modeling mount
Luis, Here is a write-up I did for connecting the Gemini 1 to a PC. There may be some info in there you can use. The question of remote operation is coming up in this group nowadays. However, I can't
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Michael Herman
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#63726
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Re: Modeling mount
Thanks Michael, 1. How does I save the model to my PC? I usually Warm Restart with the hand controller deluxe and synchronized some stars and not realized the aligment of these stars because I did it
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Luis Barneo
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#63725
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Re: GM8 DEC backlash
I actually have the Belleville washers and new bearings mod. The Oldham coupler is tight too. No issue with RA since the motion does not reverse. I got the backlash value from phd2. It automatically
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Matthieu Andre
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#63724
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Re: Modeling mount
Luis, In theory, once you build your model, you should save it to your PC and not need to ever cold boot again. Only do warm boot to load in the last model saved inside the Gemini1 SRAM chip. I say
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Michael Herman
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#63723
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Re: Upgrading from Half Hitch FTQ
I had a couple and let them go for $40. It would be fairly easy to machine. The center six holes can be omitted as they were for bolting it to a CG-5 tripod hub. The outer holes are located to use
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George Cushing
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#63722
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Re: GM8 DEC backlash
Just curious how you determined your backlash was 4 seconds? if you are using PHD2 and have some example guidelogs to upload that would be great to see Brian matthieu.andre.mail@...> wrote: --
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Brian Valente
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#63721
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Re: GM8 DEC backlash
Matthieu, 4 secs seems very long. I don't think the gearbox itself is a cause, but there is an Oldham coupler that links the gearbox to the worm. Sometimes the metal ends of that coupler can work
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Michael Herman
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#63720
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GM8 DEC backlash
Hi, I have a GM8 from 2006 (no upgrades) and I was looking into decreasing the DEC backlash. From my understanding, there are 3 main sources of backlash: -Worm to gear not tight enough -Worm loose
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Matthieu Andre
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#63719
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Modeling mount
I suppose that is not a true new topic about the Losmandy mount: how often is advisable to realize the modeling of the mount? Every time when I open in warm restart, only warm or could start? My mount
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Luis Barneo
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#63718
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Re: Quite sticky mount
Franco, To insert the washer, you will need to completely remove the RA lock knob while being careful of the order of the washers and bearings underneath. Pics attached. Then you can slide out the
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John Kmetz
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#63717
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Re: Quite sticky mount... and some ideas to balance loads...
Joe that¡¯s just what is needed empirical data -- Brendan
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Brendan
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Re: Quite sticky mount... and some ideas to balance loads...
Just wanted to add some data to the discussion. I purchased a new G-11 about 3 years ago and experienced the issue with the sticky RA balancing (I¡¯m at 40 degrees North latitude), so I ordered the
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J. P. Strakey
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#63714
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Re: Quite sticky mount... and some ideas to balance loads...
Very nice set of emails. Everyone has different mount versions, even if nominally the same model ("G11"). The idea to put in a spring, to separate the upper and lower metal faces of the clutch, is a
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Michael Herman
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Re: Upgrading from Half Hitch FTQ
ScubaLee, This is not as good a deal as you think it is. This is the old Gemini 2 on a standard straight drive G11 mount. It has no tripod which will cost you at least $250 to get a Losmandy MA and a
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Chip Louie
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#63712
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Re: Quite sticky mount
Thx all i am clearly familiar with the clutches! John you nailed the issue i am wondering why not put the washer by default i will call losmandy to ask about the washer Ciao franco
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fbasti62
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#63711
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Re: Quite sticky mount
Franco, I assume you are talking about mount axis stiction which is resistance while trying to balance the mount with the clutches loose. For the RA axis there are two things you can do. First is to
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John Kmetz
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#63710
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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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#63708
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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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#63707
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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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