Re: MAL to MA Adapter
George,
I don't disagree with you, strain wave reduction drives have a lot of inherent native periodic error built into the mechanisms even strain wave drives not being m
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Chip Louie
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Re: MAL to MA Adapter
in looking at the PE200 pier extension, there is a “silver head plate” at the bottom. I ssume this is removable so the extension sits flat on the MAL to MA adapter (with access to pier extension
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jfmiller7
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#83071
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Re: Hello and questions about G11
Hi Nathan,
I had been using a Polemaster since they first came out several years ago.? Over the years I bought other PA tools and cameras but the Polemaster always seemed to give me very good
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Chip Louie
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Re: Hello and questions about G11
Good choice. One thing, if you're using an ASIAIR then bypass the iPolar. It won't be needed. I have one and when I was strictly visual I used it all the time, but the moment I purchased an ASIAIR and
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nathantwong
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Re: Does G2 L6 Improve Slewing Accuracy?
On Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 05:26 AM, <dkfcpalfd@...> wrote:
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> I have a Losmandy Titan mount, and many months ago I upgraded to L6.....
> flashed the circuit board/HC with the GFU, and flashed the
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Chip Louie
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Re: Does G2 L6 Improve Slewing Accuracy?
Hi Dan,
L6 not only improved (by 4x) the encoder accuracy, it changed the servo motor control logic, which can help with slews, tracking and guiding. I wouldn't expect the upgrade to make a major
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Paul Kanevsky
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#83067
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Does G2 L6 Improve Slewing Accuracy?
I have a Losmandy Titan mount, and many months ago I upgraded to L6..... flashed the circuit board/HC with the GFU, and flashed the servo ports with the cable/software.
I exclusively use the mount
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dkfcpalfd@...
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Re: MAL to MA Adapter
Firstly, when sizing for a clearance fit there is close fit and free fit. Neither is 1/2". Close is 33/64" or.5156" (13.1mm). Free fit is 17/32" or .5312 (13.5mm).
Secondly, the current flood of
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George Cushing
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Re: Updated polar reticle
On Sun, Sep 22, 2024 at 06:14 AM, Joe McBride wrote:
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> Thanks for the update. ?I still like to use the polar scope to do a quick
> alignment. ?I have the original the 90’ 00” 10” but I
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Chip Louie
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Re: Hello and questions about G11
Lu
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Chip Louie
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Re: Hello and questions about G11
my configuration has legs collapsed and a 8” extension. this is to give camera more clearance, not because of stability concerns. tripod is rock solid either way
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Edward Plumer
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Re: Updated polar reticle
Thanks for the update. I still like to use the polar scope to do a quick alignment. I have the original the 90’ 00” 10” but I extrapolate the current decade .
Joe
Sent from my iDork
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Joe McBride
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Re: Updated polar reticle
Joe
I found the same thing. I have a Kenko reticule that's good to j2030 (I think I bought it from hutech but it's been too many years to remember) but found no reticle update. I've emailed kenko
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crocco1250
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Re: Hello and questions about G11
Thank you Ed - Appreciate your availability.
So.. I made a decision - I'm going to buy the G11G (w/ HD tripod, iPolar and RA extension).
Can you guys please help with a couple of more questions?
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Luca Fumagalli
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Re: Hello and questions about G11
Luca,
Echoing other responders, this is what I do:
Most devices mounted to pier extension. plastic split loom houses all cables to scope including: camera usb, camera power, diy focuser, 2 dew
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Edward Plumer
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Re: Hello and questions about G11
WayBack, do you happen to have more pictures about this solution?
Thanks, Luca
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Luca Fumagalli
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Re: Hello and questions about G11
An early example for you of one of my G11G cable harnesses made to mimic internal cabling with end to end connectors.? It followed the construction details of others to support my remote site
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WayBack
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Re: Hello and questions about G11
Thank you All for the great feedback. I am sincerely impressed by the help I've found in this community.
Internal cabling is not an absolute must to me, but I do admit that it gives to me a lot of
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Luca Fumagalli
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Re: MAL to MA Adapter
Thanks!
jim
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jfmiller7
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Re: Hello and questions about G11
Hi Luca,
I have a GM811G, but I think I can help answer a couple questions about the cables and power and the answer is no. It doesn't have a DC socket or any type of cable management. All the cables
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nathantwong
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