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Exactly how to set the Gemini 2 over to UTC time?
Looking to change my setups over to UTC time. Now do I just change over the time zone in the hand controller and the Gemini settings to 00? This made the current time listed as the UTC time.? Also,
By David Malanick · #83757 ·
Re: G-11 Meridian Flip with ASIAir Pro
I did get mine working. This video really helped. You have to pay attention to the mount limits in the Gemini and how they relate to the settings for meridian flips in the ASIAir. Getting Started 07:
By msimmonsmcse@... · #83755 ·
Re: Strange bearing sound
Hi Chip, of course I've already sent an e-mail to Losmandy, but haven't heard back from them yet. Not sure if they really got my mail, since I received two automatic mails. One from the mailer daemon
By Ondre · #83754 ·
Re: Strange bearing sound
Hi Andre, Based on that video how unlikely the bearings are to be contaminated given their location is irrelevant at this point.? IME a noisy bearing is a bad bearing and the fact of the matter is
By Chip Louie · #83753 ·
Re: G-11 Meridian Flip with ASIAir Pro
I'm still having the same issue, have not figured out a solution. Mine starts the flip, I hear the RA and DEC motors start to spin up, and then they stop. I've only been able to make it happen
By jmeggers@... · #83752 ·
Re: Strange bearing sound
Hi Andre, Good luck with your efforts. So far no one has reported replacing this bearing in the last seven or so years I've been on this forum, so there is not much further advice we could offer. I
By John Kmetz · #83751 ·
Re: Strange bearing sound
Hi John, the shield on the bearing looks like it's the crimped on type. Opening would probably bend the shield. So I guess for the time being, I'll leave it as is, since it's not stuck or anything
By Ondre · #83750 ·
Re: Strange bearing sound
Hi Andre, It seems unlikely your main bearing inside the Dec ring gear could have gone bad inside such a short use period of only a few years. There is often some play in bearings when there is no
By John Kmetz · #83749 ·
Re: Strange bearing sound
Mitsumi has 5 models of 6010ZZ (ZZ denotes non contact/shielded type). Models differ by load strength, quality, etc. They should have German distributor.
By George Cushing · #83748 ·
Re: Strange bearing sound
Hey Chip, thanks for your explanations! Ordering parts from Losmandy directly is a bit of a hassle from Germany. Shipping is quite expensive compared to the cost of the parts and dealing with the
By Ondre · #83747 ·
Re: Strange bearing sound
Hi Andre, The bearing is contaminated.? You might get it c
Strange bearing sound
Hi, I'm Andr¨¦ and new to this group. I've got my G11G for about two years now. It's the one with the tucked in motors and the spring loaded worm block. Some nights ago it developed some major
By Ondre · #83745 ·
Re: AZ8 thrust bearing sizes... Repurpose as Equatorial for imaging?
3110-01-658-9809, 5909K32, MIT842-349521-10)
By George Cushing · #83744 ·
Re: Ordering things
Small but mighty.? Yup they were at NEAF as was our former insider Brian Valente who was seen in an interview at the AP booth.? They will be pooped and swamped next week, let them ease back into
By Chip Louie · #83743 ·
Re: NINA TPPA slew rate
Great to hear! Glad it worked. Enjoy your celestial alignment. :)
By Ryan Noonan · #83742 ·
Re: NINA TPPA slew rate
I changed it to 5 and it worked perfectly. Thanks again Ryan!
By frankc12@... · #83741 ·
Re: Ordering things
Thanks. I was getting nervous. I guess I didn't realize what a small operation it is. Mike
By Mike Colyar · #83740 ·
Re: Encoders, yes or no?
You struck a chord with me right here. These things are always a constantly changing journey for me. I worked hard to have a successful career primarily for my family, but also to support how I
By Ed Harp · #83739 ·
Re: Ordering things
Mike, try on Monday. They were at NEAF/NEAIC this past week, and should be back at the office next week.
By Paul Kanevsky · #83738 ·
Ordering things
So, is not getting a call back from Losmandy a normal thing? I've left a voice mail and used their contact form. Wouldn't mind spending some money but I'm a little nervous about sending money out in
By Mike Colyar · #83737 ·