Thanks, Bob. I'll avoid the problem and just go straight to 18. (If the mount ever arrives. Been waiting 6 months now.) Thanks Richard...
19303
Rolf and Linda
lindy5050
Dec 22, 2005 9:35 pm
Hi, Until recently, I was using a Canadian Tire "Eliminator" marine battery pack/supply with the ac adapter plugged in. But now I'm using a very small 120V to...
19304
Rolf and Linda
lindy5050
Dec 22, 2005 9:45 pm
... I suspect that the specified 12-18V range for the G11 is to accomodate the wide range of supplies out there, many of which will be unregulated. I think...
19305
Rolf and Linda
lindy5050
Dec 22, 2005 9:49 pm
... Thanks! I got lucky one night, but most of the time seeing has been poor! -Rolf...
19306
Douglas B. George
maximccd
Dec 22, 2005 10:40 pm
I think I've spotted some confusion on this thread. Don't run the "Losmandy Digital Controller" at 18V! That's the stepper motor version without GOTO. It ...
19307
Bob Olson
r_olson2
Dec 22, 2005 11:21 pm
Hi Rolf, I think the Gemini servo motors run on the raw voltage of the supply. Don't you have the stepper motor G11? They run on 12 V and maybe don't like ...
19308
Rolf and Linda
lindy5050
Dec 23, 2005 12:53 am
... don't like ... Right you are, Bob. I know the spec is 12V/500mA, but I Losmandy is not big on providing more detailed electrical specs (like min/max). 12...
19309
Rolf and Linda
lindy5050
Dec 23, 2005 1:03 am
... "Losmandy ... without GOTO. It ... motors or ... much voltage! Hi Doug, Do you by any chance have a spec on the acceptable input voltage range? I'm...
19310
Bob Olson
r_olson2
Dec 23, 2005 1:32 am
Hi Rolf, ... Usually the motors draw too much current and the solder connections let go or the windings burn up. But I have heard of the driver ICs failing and...
19311
Douglas B. George
maximccd
Dec 23, 2005 4:11 pm
... Motors. It's easy to burn out a permanent magnet motor by overheating. High permeability permanent magnets tend to have very low Curie temperatures -- ...
19312
Douglas B. George
maximccd
Dec 23, 2005 4:26 pm
... No, but I've been inside the box and it's quite simple inside. One of my controllers was damaged by a short circuit a few years ago. It only took me half...
19313
Rolf and Linda
lindy5050
Dec 23, 2005 5:15 pm
... of my ... took me ... damaged chip ... That's good to know! I took mine apart before I connected power, just in case, to make sure there was a diode to...
19314
Robert Anderson
twinpeaksobs...
Dec 24, 2005 8:28 pm
Hi all Just wanted to drop a note that both Jim and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and of equal importance, some clear skies to enjoy!...
19315
Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Dec 24, 2005 10:07 pm
Merry Christmas (or the mid-winter festivities of your choice) and clear skies to all. -ad...
19316
Albert Saikaley
albertsaikaley
Dec 25, 2005 7:49 pm
Peace on earth, good will to men...even you OWG's! Happy Holidays, Albert....
19317
Michel
michellafram...
Dec 26, 2005 11:11 pm
LOL! Have a nice one! - ML...
19318
Pat Browne
pbrowne2002
Dec 27, 2005 8:45 pm
Sequel to "Obs Report - Dec 5/6 20:14-00:00 ...or.. The Stalk is over Monday Night - Last night before "too moony" FLO: 16" F4.5 EPs (mine) 40, 26 I^3 ...
19319
roland_prevost
Dec 28, 2005 3:38 pm
Hi Pat! Neat play by play report of bagging an elusive target, Pat. Guess the 16" brings in that much more light. & thanks for de-icing and otherwise making...
19320
zeidler02
Dec 29, 2005 3:33 pm
FedEx just delivered my new CaK PST (solar telescope) so you can all forget about seeing the Sun for a while, although there might be a few clear nights. Best...
19321
roland_prevost
Dec 29, 2005 5:08 pm
Congrats on the CaK PST, Mike. You eventually gonna image thru this baby? & best wishes to you too. Rol ... few...
19322
Saikaley, Albert
albertsaikaley
Dec 29, 2005 7:05 pm
Ziggy, Congrats on the toy but shouldn't you have the Ha PST as well so you can strap them together for the bino effect? BTW, The CSC is showing clear...
19323
Pat Browne
pbrowne2002
Dec 30, 2005 9:21 pm
If anyone wants to join me . I'll be there probably early evening I'm going over now to sand the walkway ./pat browne...
19324
r.olson@...
r_olson2
Dec 30, 2005 11:29 pm
Hi Folks, Can someone tell me who came up with the name Nirvana, or was it a group effort? I wish you all a Happy New Year! Bob...
19325
roland_prevost
Dec 31, 2005 12:08 am
Hi Pat! Just came in now from setting myself up in my "well lit" front driveway. Trying to find out if my scope's electronics will work under these cold...
19326
roland_prevost
Dec 31, 2005 3:32 am
Session #525 A couple of hours on the front driveway. 3 streetlamps, and multiple bright neighbour's porch lights. Wanted to see if the SM16 would track and...
19327
Pat Browne
pbrowne2002
Dec 31, 2005 5:00 am
FLO Dec 30 2005 2130-2240 T -16 First had trouble with the warm room key Then had trouble with the roof (ice) Then couldn't find the proper alignment of the...
19328
Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Dec 31, 2005 6:07 am
... Set your wayback machine to July 30, 2002.... Pizzle was the first to use the word "nirvana" in the title of of his post #4915 ...
19329
roland_prevost
Dec 31, 2005 6:08 am
I've read somewhere M43 referred to as a "shrimp-shaped" nebulosity. It's located just off the fish mouth of M45, and surrounds a star not too far off. Who...
19330
Richard McDonald
rmgpz
Dec 31, 2005 1:38 pm
Driveway session last night! Conditions were pretty poor, it was cold, there were streetlights and lawn lights everywhere, and my equipment slid down my...
19331
roland_prevost
Dec 31, 2005 7:57 pm
Neat google map of Nirvana, Richard. I can see the spot where we usually set up. ... Smiled a bit reading about your driveway ice capades observing session. I...
