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Re: Backyard Pier for Losmandy GM811G
Jim, I will *strongly* echo the other comments about separating the pier from the walking surface, especially for the light-weight design you show. I would suggest that you take the concrete part in
By Edward Plumer · #70591 ·
Re: Suggestions for additions to G11 purchase
There is no magic needed to connect the Slate to an R-Pi4 board. For short connections up to 1m I recommend using a good CAT5e cable at minimum for patch cables. For any longer runs where
By Chip Louie · #70590 ·
Re: Clutch Tension When Not in Use
off on that? I'm not sure I understand your question Sonny? regarding loosening/tightening clutches, a wavy washer installed doesn't impact the recommendations. Does that answer it? wrote: -- Brian
By Brian Valente · #70589 ·
Re: Clutch Tension When Not in Use
As a side note here for Brian, I've never been one for loosening my clutches. But if you have the Wavey Washer installed, would it be advised to back off on that? More of a curiosity than a concern...
By Sonny Edmonds <pedmondsjr@...> · #70588 ·
Re: Clutch Tension When Not in Use
Hi Jeff it isn't that important but it depends a little on how you're storing it if you have equipment on it, definitely tighten clutches. never have loose clutches when any weight is on the mount
By Brian Valente · #70587 ·
Clutch Tension When Not in Use
Hi all. ?New GM-8 user. ?When I am not using my mount, should I leave the clutches loose? Thanks, Jeff
By Jeff Rothstein <rothstein.j.s@...> · #70586 ·
Re: Backyard Pier for Losmandy GM811G
I like that Jamie.? I set up on the driveway but if I had to set up in the backyard I would copy your idea.? My thought was to put 3 pavers in and mark where the feet go with duct tape, as I do on
By HenkSB · #70585 ·
Re: Suggestions for additions to G11 purchase
Thanks, Sonny, looking forward to it. Yes, I'm in Northern Nevada, so not too far out, around 8 hour drive. Softening the bank account hit by taking the Mrs, to Santa Barbara for a couple days while
By Tony Lockard · #70584 ·
Re: Backyard Pier for Losmandy GM811G
I wonder why more people don't put in a bent piers to eliminate meridian flips. Rick
By rboudah@... · #70583 ·
Re: CG11 question
Michael, I neglected to say I also replaced the worm blocks/bearings in the process (all reused stuff) so you are indeed right that with multiple changes who knows what fixed the problem. I did use
By wa1vta01452 <loeblt@...> · #70582 ·
Re: Is this typical guiding performance for an older g8? RMS around.25 px , 1.0 to 1.6 arc seconds
Can't answer the autoguiding pixel movement question...too much is involved in the auto guiding system and pixel sizes vary widely like 2 to 3x. 1 arcsec peak to peak? Seeing is often said to make
By Michael Herman · #70581 ·
Re: Backyard Pier for Losmandy GM811G
Jim, I would concur with the other replies that you don't want to be walking on the same surface the pier is bolted to. My pier goes into the ground beneath my roll off shed, then there is a layer of
By John Kmetz · #70580 ·
Re: New tripod for my Losmandy GM8 mount - this is how I did it :)
PL must be Poland. You need to eat some pirogies and the language will come to you. Or Polish pickles....yummy. Best, Michael
By Michael Herman · #70579 ·
Re: New tripod for my Losmandy GM8 mount - this is how I did it :)
Poland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.pl -- Brian Brian Valente portfolio brianvalentephotography.com <http://brianvalentephotography.com>
By Brian Valente · #70578 ·
Re: New tripod for my Losmandy GM8 mount - this is how I did it :)
What country is the .PL web site as I found it very interesting with all the machined products but not one word is recognizable ..... Polish, Russian ????
By Bill P. · #70577 ·
Re: Backyard Pier for Losmandy GM811G
Ah i see derek beat me to it re: keeping the floor separate wrote:
By Brian Valente · #70576 ·
Re: Backyard Pier for Losmandy GM811G
Jim it looks well conceived. Beyond your designs, usually there are some considerations for keeping the pier separate from any housing, deck, or other walkaround flooring, but i'm not sure where you
By Brian Valente · #70575 ·
Re: Backyard Pier for Losmandy GM811G
Clever design Jamie.
By Jim Waters <jimwaters@...> · #70574 ·
Re: Backyard Pier for Losmandy GM811G
Thanks Derek.
By Jim Waters <jimwaters@...> · #70573 ·
Re: Backyard Pier for Losmandy GM811G
Granted it's Cloudy Nights (Some people know more than others think they do), but this one is good.. (There are tons more..)
By Derek C Breit · #70572 ·