Re: Li-ion for Gemini 2
Good info Deric! But I'm still a Lead/Acid kinda guy. Goes along with my toxic personality.... LOL! BMS... is that *B* low-up/ *M* elt-down *S* yndrome? LOL! -- SonnyE Sonny's Youtube Channel (
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Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...>
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#65052
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Re: Li-ion for Gemini 2
The Celestron Lithium batteries do Have BMS protection. Sent from my Boost Mobile Phone.
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Deric Caselli
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#65051
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Re: Li-ion for Gemini 2
That is one issue with Lithium Ion, they are fast discharge batteries, that act just like energetic materials when they short out.If you buy one make sure you get one with BMS protection that shuts
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Deric Caselli
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#65050
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Re: Li-ion for Gemini 2
to each his own! I did have a chance to use that celestron lithium ion battery, and it had amazing duration for the size. and a flashlight built-in to boot :) -- Brian Brian Valente portfolio
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Brian Valente
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Re: Li-ion for Gemini 2
I knew exactly what I was doing when I bought that expensive battery, and I don't regret it. I use it for several things in which the size and weight are critically important. In fact, I may even buy
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Bill Wille
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Re: Li-ion for Gemini 2
I don't often think of Lithium batteries. But our Daughter's street had a garage fire that destroyed the two car garage, two cars in the driveway, and a den over the garage. A lot of damage. Cause: A
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Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...>
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#65047
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Re: Li-ion for Gemini 2
Paying $350 for a 13AH battery is for rich people who don't know any better even if it does come with a charger. AGM batteries are much more cost effective batteries and they can be recycled. You can
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Chip Louie
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Re: DEC plate position
Thank you Sonney, very good point, and when the RA crushes my telescope into the tripod. I will think hmm... "Now what was that thing Sonny, mentioned". LOL.. I will remember Sonny. HAPPY SKIES Deric
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Deric Caselli
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Re: Li-ion for Gemini 2
My Go-To battery is a lead acid. I'm currently using the new battery for my boat. (Currently, no pun intended...) May as well. The boat isn't going in the lake anytime too soon. And I have my battery
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Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...>
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#65044
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Re: DEC plate position
If/When you do, Deric, be sure to check your limits. Because you'll have a wider payload. ;^) -- SonnyE Sonny's Youtube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sonny+edmonds ) (I
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Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...>
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#65043
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Re: DEC plate position
Thank you Brian, the scary thing is I am beginning to understand. HAPPY SKIES Deric Sent from my Galaxy Tab A
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Deric Caselli
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Re: DEC plate position
Correct wrote:
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Brian Valente
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DEC plate position
This is just for my information. If I were to use a side by side plate on the G11, its position should not matter on start up as long as the mount is CWD even if the side by side telescope arrangement
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Deric Caselli
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Re: Muh, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, haaaaaaaa.... There be Plate Solven here!
Maybe that is why I get a solve, then a stall. If i shut everything down, and restart, I can get >1< solve. Its' got me scratchin my head. (ASPS) I've got something not quite right yet. Oh, and
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Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...>
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#65039
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Re: Muh, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, haaaaaaaa.... There be Plate Solven here!
good progress Sonny, keep us in the loop FYI after the first solve, your solves should be more in the 3-5 second range or faster. also FYI as you may know there are two models, one for each side of
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Brian Valente
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Re: Losmandy announcement
Best news I've heard in a long time, really very much needed. Congrats and thanks! Lawrence
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Lawrence Aiken
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Re: Li-ion for Gemini 2
[AMD Official Use Only - Internal Distribution Only] I dunno... I'm definitely older and arguably richer, but I just went with lead acid again.
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John Bridgman <john.bridgman@...>
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Re: Li-ion for Gemini 2
FYI celestron has one that works too https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-PowerTank-Lithium-Power-18771/dp/B01G7J097Q I personally feel lithium is overly premium priced, whereas i really need a lot more
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Brian Valente
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#65035
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Re: Li-ion for Gemini 2
Thanks for everyone's input.
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sclayworth99@...
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Re: Losmandy announcement
As long as I don't get a bill for all the help I've gotten in the past from you congrats! Haha. Les
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Les Green
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