Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
You do not have to cycle the power. you can adjust it on the fly too -- Brian Brian Valente portfolio brianvalentephotography.com <http://brianvalentephotography.com>
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Brian Valente
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
One more question.? When I set TVC do I need to cycle the power before it takes?effect? ------------------------ Jim W Phoenix, AZ. USA
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Jim Waters <jimwaters@...>
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Re: Pixinsight Tutorials?
https://youtu.be/HIXJJqew6rQ I like this multi part format.? Watch it on my laptop and follow the steps in Pixinsite on my main computer.
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David Malanick
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
I normally get around 1000 for dec backlash. Phd2 manages it very well. As long as I have pa below 5 arc min I usually get dec rms well below 1. If I try and remove the backlash by tighting the worm
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Jamie Amendolagine
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
harder to correct. PHD's auto backlash compensation does that for you, which is why you want to use that approach -- Brian Brian Valente portfolio brianvalentephotography.com
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Brian Valente
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
I always assumed DEC backlash was somewhat consistent.? This make it harder to correct. ------------------------ Jim W Phoenix, AZ. USA
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Jim Waters <jimwaters@...>
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
You can - sort of you can measure it by summing the pulse guides until it reverses direction But it won't be consistent for comparison or understanding over time. Backlash changes through the night
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Brian Valente
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
Can you determine backlash from the logs or do you need to run Guiding Assistant? ------------------------ Jim W Phoenix, AZ. USA
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Jim Waters <jimwaters@...>
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Re: Pixinsight Tutorials?
PS funny you asked this, i was literally processing an image with WBPP just now This is a couple hours on eta carinae nebula, just WBPP and some curves. so even the basic processing works pretty well.
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Brian Valente
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Re: Pixinsight Tutorials?
Hi Scott My suggestion is starting with WBPP (weighting batch preprocessing script) which can get you from data to an RGB image in the fastest way possible while still learning an approach that will
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Brian Valente
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Pixinsight Tutorials?
I am taking the plunge into learning Pixinsight.? ?Anyone have any recommendations for good tutorials on YouTube?
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Scott Popjes
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Re: Nice discussions leading toward perfection...
Tom, I also have a 102mm scope with a 0.7X focal reducer (500mm FL) and I always use PHD2 to optimize guiding. The FL of your main scope times 0.2-0.25 is about where the focal length of your guide
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John Kmetz
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Re: Nice discussions leading toward perfection...
Thanks John! That was generally what I thought but I was wondering if there was a focal length above which guiding became a necessity. I enjoy the educational value of this thread. I plan to keep
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Tom & Barbara Coverdale
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
FWIW..... I find that my GM811 DEC backlash as reported by PHD2 varies between something less than 200mS and about 1800mS depending on where I am pointing and possibly other unknown variables. Typical
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Paul Goelz
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
Well in my case the more you tighten the clutch, the tighter the worm mesh gets.? So either the ring gear gets pulled down a little with a tighter clutch, or at low clutch pressure, the upper bearing
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alan137
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
It's the preload from the regular screw (with spring) that keeps the worm from riding up. I tried putting an o-ring underneath the allen head for the block bolts, but it didn't make a difference.
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alan137
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Re: Nice discussions leading toward perfection...
Tom, Most people use PHD2 or another app for correcting their guiding unless they are very happy with the tracking of their mount. Super steady tr
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John Kmetz
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
it??? haha no. not anymore! it's a slightly different approach than before. Before I think people were trying to eliminate backlash, and it was not a good approach you can try TVC 10. if it's working
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Brian Valente
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
Won't the Losmandy / PHD2 Anti-TVC Gods come down and zap me for using it???? Sure; I am willing to try.? I need to order some but I want to try using?NyoGel 774 Damping Grease on some of the DEC
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Jim Waters <jimwaters@...>
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Re: G8 DEC axis backlash, fixing, questions
Henk, et al, Just a quick overview... The thread here has focussed attention on the newest version GM811 units with tucked motors and spring loaded worms. The major problem reported by many is a high
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Michael Herman
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