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This is the Half-Hitch V.2 FTX Basic mount with 20,000 step encoders in machined aluminum housings, folding DSC platform, RAM ball, guide handle, finder arm plus finder shoe, 7” and 9” Nova dovetails, plus Nova Counterweight (that I never found to be necessary) with retaining screw.Main Features:
- CNC Machined, very rigid cross-braced structure
- Virgin aircraft grade alloys
- Two-axis balancing without counterweights
- Cam-lever friction control. User sets resistance without tools
- 20,000 step encoders in machined aluminum housings for super high precision for Nexus DSC
- Folding DSC platform
- Integrated Ram-ball for smartphone/tablet
- Preloaded roller bearings, low friction smoothness, zero slop
- Maintenance Free
- Standard 3/8-16 attachment to tripod
- Adjustable horizon and zenith stops
- Finderscope arm
- Bubble level
Included extras: Nova counter-weight, 2 Nova Dovetails (7” and 9”), guide handle, finderscope shoe.The buyer will receive via email the original Free Turn-X User Notesthat describes the precision balance procedure, Cam-lever use and many other tips.It’s in excellent condition with some signs of wear as shown in the photos.I’m the original owner. It held without issues my 80mm f/6 apo, 115mm f/7 apo, 102mm f9.8 achro, and a C8 at various times during my ownership. A good friend of mine uses his FTX to carry an Astro-Physics 130 GTX. This is an amazing mount for its size and weight and has been part of my grab-n-go equipment since purchase in 2017.I’m selling it because I haven’t used it in several years as I’ve gravitated to using my 18” ServoCat driven Dob almost exclusively for observing or mounting my refractors on my Celestron AVX mount.Recently I tested the FTX and it continues to work flawlessly. The 20K encoders are as accurate as your alignment with your chosen DSC. I used the Nexus DSC with spot-on results.Selling for $1750 which includes insured shipping and PayPal fees to mainland USA addresses (Alaska and Hawaii, contact me for shipping rates).Acceptable methods of payment: PayPal (I’ll absorb the PayPal fee), Money Order and Certified Bank check. If paying by personal check, I will ship and mark the ad “sold” after the bank clears the check. Sorry, no credit cards. USA sales only, please.NOTE to PayPal users: I can invoice promptly if you provide your PayPal address when responding to this ad.