Nova Hitch Encoders

#38

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 acquiring or making the control box to drive the motors (encoders) to get the auto tracking to work
I am aware that Charles has passed on and I fear that there will never be another mount like the Nova Hitch

Cheers

New FTX for sale on CN

#37

Re: Quarter Hitch Mount with Sky Commander on AM

Tony Blakesley

#36

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 it. I cant wait to try the setup out.?

The Sky Commander XP4 / encoders will be a nice addition.?

Re: Quarter Hitch Mount with Sky Commander on AM

#35

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!

Re: Quarter Hitch Mount with Sky Commander on AM

Tony Blakesley

#34

Just bought this mount and received it today! It is a high quality CNC made mount! I cant wait to try it out.?

Re: Where can I buy a new FTX V.2 ?

#33

No you can’t as it has been discontinued. You can only buy from other FTX mount owners.

Where can I buy a new FTX V.2 ?

#32

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?

Re: FTX v2 for sale on AM

Kevin Wenker

#31

开云体育

Sent private email on AM late last nite regarding the TQR.

Thanks

Kevin

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Howard Gao
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2020 10:53 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [halfhitchtelescope] FTX v2 for sale on AM

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?Price:

$1,200.00

?Location:

Hidden Hills, CA - US

?Seller:

?(Not Rated)

?Listed:

05/04/2020 10:39PM

?Shipping:

Seller pays shipping

?Payment:

PayPal, Cash

?Hits:

25

Barely used FTX v2 mount. ?It includes the mount, standard tripod connector, the weight, and the dovetail plate. ?I don't have the box it was shipped in, so a local sale would be great. ?But I will pack it carefully if need be. ?It includes a plate for a Nexus DSC to be installed (see below).

Also selling the items below (pictures included in this listing). ?The person who buys the mount gets first choice of the items below, if they are interested. ?

Nexus DSC ($200)
FTX tripod quick release (TQR) for the mount ($150). ?This has never been used. ?I opened for the first time today to make sure it was complete. ?Note that the standard,?non-quick-release?tripod connection is included in the price above. ?

Re: FTX v2 for sale on AM

#30

Hi,

I'm interested in all the items.

Please email me directly to conclude a purchase:? dan@...

Thanks,

Dan

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On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 11:52 PM Howard Gao <gaozhenyu@...> wrote:

?Price:

$1,200.00

?Location:

Hidden Hills, CA - US

?Seller:

?(Not Rated)

?Listed:

05/04/2020 10:39PM

?Shipping:

Seller pays shipping

?Payment:

PayPal, Cash

?Hits:

25

Barely used FTX v2 mount.? It includes the mount, standard tripod connector, the weight, and the dovetail plate.? I don't have the box it was shipped in, so a local sale would be great.? But I will pack it carefully if need be.? It includes a plate for a Nexus DSC to be installed (see below).

Also selling the items below (pictures included in this listing).? The person who buys the mount gets first choice of the items below, if they are interested. ?

Nexus DSC ($200)

FTX tripod quick release (TQR) for the mount ($150).? This has never been used.? I opened for the first time today to make sure it was complete.? Note that the standard,?non-quick-release?tripod connection is included in the price above. ?

FTX v2 for sale on AM

#29

?Price:: $1,200.00
?Location:: Hidden Hills, CA - US
?Seller:: ?(Not Rated)
?Listed:: 05/04/2020 10:39PM
?Shipping:: Seller pays shipping
?Payment:: PayPal, Cash
?Hits:: 25

Barely used FTX v2 mount. ?It includes the mount, standard tripod connector, the weight, and the dovetail plate. ?I don't have the box it was shipped in, so a local sale would be great. ?But I will pack it carefully if need be. ?It includes a plate for a Nexus DSC to be installed (see below).

Also selling the items below (pictures included in this listing). ?The person who buys the mount gets first choice of the items below, if they are interested. ?

Nexus DSC ($200)
FTX tripod quick release (TQR) for the mount ($150). ?This has never been used. ?I opened for the first time today to make sure it was complete. ?Note that the standard,?non-quick-release?tripod connection is included in the price above. ?

Quarter Hitch Mount with Sky Commander on AM

#28

The followings are quoted from the AD:

?Classified No.:

478369

?Price:

$795.00

?Location:

Wyncote, PA - US

?Seller:

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(89)

?Listed:

04/26/2020 09:55AM

?Shipping:

Buyer pays shipping

?Payment:

Personal or Cashier's Check, Money Orders

?Hits:

86

I am offering my trusty Quarter HItch alt-az mount.? This is the little brother of the Half-hitch mount and? I used it very successfully with my Sky90 scope for years.? These are no longer made.? It now gets virtually no use so I am putting it up for sale.? It has built -in encoders and includes a functioning Sky Commander unit (needs 9 volt battery) and a mounting plate for your scope. ? It also includes a counter weight to help in balancing your scope.? There is a 3/8" hole on the base for mounting to a tripod.? The only issue with the mount is that the rubber O-rings on the adjusting knobs have deteriorated and come off but this in no way compromises the function of the unit.? It is ideal for a grab and go set-up. Very smooth and beautifully made.?

Thanks for looking.

Len

Nikon WX on FTX

#27

Just to test it since I’m using FTX with other scopes.

Re: Question about encodes for the FTX V.2

Kevin Wenker

#26

No, the FTX, base model, did not have encoders. Fortunately, Serge at Astro Devices got in touch with me.
Thanks

Re: Question about encodes for the FTX V.2

#25

Hi Kevin

i thought all FTX v2 has encoders installed. Did the seller tell you it doesn’t have it?

Howard

Question about encodes for the FTX V.2

Kevin Wenker

#24

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 FTX?
TIA
Kevin

A Nova Hitch is for sale on AM

#23

FTQ for sale on AM

#22

Just saw it, in case anyone is interested

Re: What Halfhitch mounts do you have

#21

I have a FTXv.2, TQR, Astro Hitch HIker, and a Hitch Hiker prototype.?

Re: What Halfhitch mounts do you have

#20

I have the FTX V.2

Re: What Halfhitch mounts do you have

#19

U.K. based observer and imager.

I ordered a Nova Hitch ‘off plans’ after wanting one of Charles’ mounts for many years but never being in financial position to order one (to carry my TSA102s) and ended up with a very different beast!

A fantastic observing mount that has all the extra bells and whistles he added over the extended design period including the elusive hand tracking unit and TQR.

It sits on a Berlebach Planet ash tripod and now (after conversing with Charles), a TEC140-ED!

I use the Nexus WiFi device that hooks up to an iPad running SkySafari - attached via a ‘gooseneck’ arm so the screen is always in the right place for me.

I’m still getting to grips with the tracking and how to set the best rates, but have had some success imaging the sun with the TSA+Quark using a small chipped DMK camera.

Despite the Nova becoming bigger and heavier (and a bit awkward to carry and store), it remains one of my most prized and best astro purchases. His mounts really do ‘disappear’ once in use....

Clear skies to you all

Damian