FTQ for sale on AM
Just saw it, in case anyone is interested
https://astromart.com/classifieds/astromart-classifieds/mounts-alt-az/show/ftq-alt-az-mount
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Howard Gao
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A Nova Hitch is for sale on AM
https://astromart.com/classifieds/astromart-classifieds/mounts-alt-az/show/nova-hitch-sky-commander-quick-release-and-custom-case-new-condition-460161
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Howard Gao
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Question about encodes for the FTX V.2
Thanks for being able to be part of the group.? I just purchased a FTX V.2 without encoders.? I've not heard back from Serge at Astro Devices, so any suggestions for putting encoders on the
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Kevin Wenker <winks147@...>
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Re: Question about encodes for the FTX V.2
Hi Kevin
i thought all FTX v2 has encoders installed. Did the seller tell you it doesn’t have it?
Howard
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Howard Gao
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Re: Question about encodes for the FTX V.2
No, the FTX, base model, did not have encoders. Fortunately, Serge at Astro Devices got in touch with me.
Thanks
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Kevin Wenker <winks147@...>
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Nikon WX on FTX
Just to test it since I’m using FTX with other scopes.
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Howard Gao
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Quarter Hitch Mount with Sky Commander on AM
https://astromart.com/classifieds/astromart-classifieds/mounts-alt-az/show/quarter-hitch-mount-with-sky-commander
The followings are quoted from the AD:
Classified No.: 478369 Price: $795.00
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Howard Gao
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FTX v2 for sale on AM
Price: $1,200.00 Location: Hidden Hills, CA - US Seller: Mark Danese ( https://astromart.com/users/102127 ) (Not Rated) Listed: 05/04/2020 10:39PM Shipping: Seller pays shipping Payment: PayPal, Cash
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Howard Gao
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Re: FTX v2 for sale on AM
Hi,
I'm interested in all the items.
Please email me directly to conclude a purchase: dan@...
Thanks,
Dan
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Dan Purjes
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Re: FTX v2 for sale on AM
Sent private email on AM late last nite regarding the TQR.
Thanks
Kevin
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2020 10:53 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [halfhitchtelescope] FTX v2 for sale on AM
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Kevin Wenker <winks147@...>
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Where can I buy a new FTX V.2 ?
Hello, all.
I am an astronomer from China. I'm very interested in FTX v2.?If the price is right, I'd like to buy a new one.
But where can I buy it?
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jh-8168@...
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Re: Where can I buy a new FTX V.2 ?
No you can’t as it has been discontinued. You can only buy from other FTX mount owners.
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Howard Gao
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Re: Quarter Hitch Mount with Sky Commander on AM
Just bought this mount and received it today! It is a high quality CNC made mount! I cant wait to try it out.
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Tony Blakesley <tyblakesley@...>
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Re: Quarter Hitch Mount with Sky Commander on AM
Congrats Tony. I had a quarter hitch before and it’s amazing compact for my Tak FC-76. Very easy to carry together with the tripod. Enjoy!
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Howard Gao
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Re: Quarter Hitch Mount with Sky Commander on AM
I bought it for a quick grab and go setup. I just bought an Innorel RT90C Carbon Fiber tripod that should be perfect for the mount and will be putting an old school Celestron/Vixen 90mm F9 Fluorite on
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Tony Blakesley <tyblakesley@...>
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New FTX for sale on CN
https://www.cloudynights.com/classifieds/item/210118-half-hitch-ftx-v22-alt-az-mount/'%20title='Half%20Hitch%20FTX%20V2.2%20Alt-Az%20Mount
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Howard Gao
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Nova Hitch Encoders
Hello everyone
My name is David and I live in Australia
I have just joined the group, however, I have owned a Nova Hitch with encoders for about 5 years
I was hoping someone could give me advice on
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Dave McBain (DMac)
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Re: Nova Hitch Encoders
With respect you are a bit confused. The encoders seems not motors. They connect to a device known as a DSC digital setting circles to read out where you are looking in the sky.
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Kevin Wenker <winks147@...>
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Re: Nova Hitch Encoders
Thanks for clarifying Kevin
I suppose what I mean is some way to accurately control the onboard motors to allow the unit to track objects for visual observation
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Dave McBain (DMac)
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Re: Nova Hitch Encoders
That's my point - there are no onboard motors.
Kevin
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Kevin Wenker <winks147@...>
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