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Re: G11 Cable Management
Hi Lesley, I do something very similar, I rig the cables to exit the saddle out the side, centered as close to the DEC axis as possible, this minimizes cable weight leverage. I bundle using wire ties
By Chip Louie · #64841 ·
Re: G11 Cable Management
50mm finder is likely fine, I think it's possible, but it's really pushing it. you'd need some really great seeing (bortle 1 sounds pretty good too) and really good solid mounting. The real
By Brian Valente · #64840 ·
Re: G11 Cable Management
Hi Natalie, Conventional wisdom says I'm wrong. But I think the focal length of the 50mm finder is likely fine, depending on your autoguider camera you may just need smaller pixels. A few years ago I
Re: OK, First light worth sharing...
Yes - michael has some excellent additions a couple of clarifications: the important part here is *centered*. do a goto, then center the object, *then* do an align. don't align without first
By Brian Valente · #64838 ·
Re: OK, First light worth sharing...
Also, Using the nice Gemini.net virtual handset that Brian showed, see the underlined work "Func" on the bottom left side, below the "West" diamond button? If you use a mouse to click the "Func"
By Michael Herman · #64837 ·
Re: OK, First light worth sharing...
Sonny - are you looking for gemini.net? you can download it from this page: https://ascom-standards.org/Downloads/ScopeDrivers.htm how are you connecting the mount to your PC? what other software
By Brian Valente · #64836 ·
Re: OK, First light worth sharing...
Thank You, Brian, I'm not finding it on the web, I guess I'm clumsy as a bear cub. Could you help me find it, Please? I get this: http://gemini.net/ -- SonnyE Sonny's Youtube Channel (
Re: OK, First light worth sharing...
Hi Sonny If you are imaging, polar alignment is pretty important. If you are breaking down and setting up each night, you¡¯ll probably want to go through this process. It gets easier and faster
By Brian Valente · #64834 ·
OK, First light worth sharing...
Rather than put several mediocre pictures up here, because this isn't meant for that, I offer a link to a Photography site I haunt. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-631922-1.html Please come back
By Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...> · #64833 ·
Re: G11 Cable Management
Oh, sorry to hear Nat. Hope you all get better soon! -- SonnyE Sonny's Youtube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sonny+edmonds ) (I suggest viewed in full screen)
By Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...> · #64832 ·
Re: Port plugs to keep gemini (and other stuff) clean
This is a really great idea Brian, just received the plugs today. Thank you and HAPPY SKIES and good star hunting.
By Deric Caselli · #64831 ·
Re: G11 Cable Management
Sorry everyone, but our whole household has been out sick for past few days... will reply in detail in a day or two... Thanks, Nat
By Natalie Electron · #64830 ·
Re: Misconnected motor cables
I¡¯m making up a set for a user in Italy in the next few days ¨C I¡¯ll be using External grade Cat6 cable (23 AWG stranded copper conductors). David Sent: 11 February 2020 22:08 To:
By David C. Partridge · #64829 ·
Re: Misconnected motor cables
Thank you - I just looked at the pictures on the website! It would appear that Losmandy have changed the cables to ones that will definitely be much harder to plug in incorrectly. David
By David C. Partridge · #64828 ·
Re: Misconnected motor cables
Oh yeah, Brian, I do leave as much together as possible. But every time a connection is plugged together or taken apart, it's a metal on metal wear. I know I wore out some USB connectors with constant
By Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...> · #64827 ·
Re: Misconnected motor cables
It can be made. David Partridge, gave us the wiring key. Andma better brand of connectors. Sent from my Boost Mobile Phone.
By Deric Caselli · #64826 ·
Re: Port plugs to keep gemini (and other stuff) clean
Me too! -- Chip Louie - Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware
By Chip Louie · #64825 ·
Re: Misconnected motor cables
Thanks! I see those connectors are under $5 each and available from Newark.com. Do you have a recommendation on the raw cabling to use? I am an experienced cable/harness maker but that was many
By Richard Paul · #64824 ·
Re: Misconnected motor cables
of use causing excessive wear. i haven't run into that issue and i've been plugging/unplugging for maybe 8 years now. but you do have to go slow and be mindful is there any way you can leave most of
By Brian Valente · #64823 ·
Re: Misconnected motor cables
Sonny, that dimple is not very stout and it will go in wrong. Michael is repairing one now, and that's what happens to it. Others have done it to. Marking them is easy and cheap. Sent from my Boost
By Deric Caselli · #64822 ·