I have a LXD75 6" SN OTA and was thinking of mounting it on a DS single arm GOTO mount. It weighs in at 17 Lbs. by the specs. and is 7.25" in dia. Is this...
I would think that's beyond what the mount can handle but I don't think you'll break anything if you balance it carefully. So if you're looking to break new...
Having played extensively with the internal mechanics of the DS-2000 mounts, I would say that the scope is too big for that mount. The major weakness is a...
I tried this with the standard two motor DS drive (not the one arm model)... problem was when it was nearing the verticle, all the weight was shifted behind...
Thanks for all the info :) I will look at some EQ GOTO mounts then. I was looking at the Meade factory outlet for one, Any sugestions there? ... model)......
If you see an LXD-55 or an LXD-75, they are good, solid mounts for small to mid-sized scopes. Check out Astromart too. -Christopher Erickson ... From: MrBob...
There is one on AstroMart right now for $500.00 with EC controller - not a 497. By time you buy a 497 - for just a bit more you can buy a new one with ...
Is it possible to strip out the alt. shaft and mount it in a lathe? I would concider modding this extensively, even adding a ball bearing for support if...
I have a machine shop and have contemplated similar things. The aluminum shaft is dimensionally complex and molded into a larger plastic part. It isn't...
I should say that I have not yet given up! One idea might be a stainless steel split collar and machining the aluminum shaft to allow the collar to be placed...
Wished I had a machine shop Christoper. :) I know of two other problems with the DS2000 being the flimsey mounting base on the tripod and some plastic stud...
Question. Anyone having slippage with there ds2000 in the base of the unit? I have had it apart and can see the gear which is the clutch and tried tightening...
Oops I am wrong Bill has the DS80 model not the DS2080. You might give him a call to check anyway as he carries more parts for DS mounts than anyone else. ...
On 26 July, I contacted Meade concerning warranty replacement of my 2114's 'dead' 494 handbox. The CSR/Tech requested I fax the receipt along with a...
I would suggest calling and asking. "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E. Northern Lights Blvd.,...
Hi, I'm new here and have spent the last several days reading previous posts to try to get up to speed. My question for the group involves a ds-114ats short...
Weasner's mega ETX site might have some details on a project like this. http://www.weasner.com/etx/menu.html "My advice is free and worth every penny!" ...
Just took apart and cleaned the motors on my DS114. They were going nuts every once in a while and taking off. I found the problem to be grease on the encoder...
Cool! "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 529 Anchorage, AK 99508 ...
OK folks ,Im new to this,i need to pick your collective brains. 1 Is the LX200 port on that scope the same as an AUX port on the DS2130 mount? (same pinout and...
1. The LX-200 port is NOT the same as the AUX port. Damage will happen if you mix devices intended for these two different ports. The LX-200 port is an RS-232...
My letter to Meade: "I just received a new Meade DSX90AT TC for Christmas. After Reading the instructions (the DVD didn't play on any player I owned-something ...
While it may be fixable.... I would advise taking it back and returning it for a new one. Inspect the box BEFORE you take it home. I have a DSX90 and after a...
You might try Mike Weasner's site. There is a link in the links section. A reset would be my first thought. Make sure that you double check the connnectors as...
Your symptoms still sound like bad power. If you have a battery tester I would suggest testing all of those batteries and/or getting a 12VDC adapter. "My...
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