Hi Randy, I'll leave the first question to others. A lot depends on the focal length of your OTA - if short (F/5 or less) you'll probably be ok for tens of...
I believe the CG5-ASGT motors should fit a GP and possibly even the GPD2 with a bit of fiddling and maybe a bit of plastic whittling. The GPD2 should have...
Thanks Rob and Chris At the present, I like the LXD55 motors with the GPD2, but was wondering if that might be a better way. I am about to delve into AP with a...
Actually the LXD-55/75 motors are made in the USA, AFAIK. I suspect that Meade rightly believes that if they ever give the Chinese the manufacturing...
Thanks Chris Starting out unguided is my plan and I think sage advice...I am thinking I will go with piigybacked DSLR's and short exposures through the 80mm...
Hello all: This is my first time chimming in but I did want to correct something in this post. f\5 is a focal ratio not a focal length. a 12" f/5 has afocal...
Check out: I hate the drift method! http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/pandb/hall/polar.htm <http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/pandb/hall/polar.htm> I assume you need the APM 909...
Thanks Craig I read right through the f ratio f length post and some how it did not even register! Thank Geroge I planned on try out the ccd drift as I had...
Greetings, I am building a 10" binoscope. Posted photos today. The Gear ratios are 1500:1 with a gear train and along with a 400 step stepper motor the ratio...
Nice!! "My advice is always free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 529 Anchorage, AK...
rescently got a 492 system and a 495 hand paddle. I upgraded the paddle to 497 without issue. The problem: The little paddle that came with the 492 system...
... Are you using a power panel (sockets for the two motors and the handbox)? *It* could be the common denominator. If a trace were blown (usually the data...
I thought of the panel beig a problem as well... I have tested it to make sure it doesnt have broken traces and what not.. But I ordered one anyway just to...
I thought of the panel beig a problem as well... I have tested it to make sure it doesnt have broken traces and what not.. But I ordered one anyway just to...
I have two 492 kits that I keep for spares. I always pull them apart to make sure everything is aligned and not over greased. Every one of the motors I have ...
I did that on one of the motors. Checked the light sensors whoich appeared to function properly. I still leaning toward the control panel having issues of...
... Some where I read that after cleaning the encoder wheels, they sprayed them with a light cote of flat black. Its all fun! Terry N Idaho PS:That may have...
I took one of the new DS2000 mounts apart and was surprised to find only a little grease, but it was a very stickey grease. Not green either, the stuff was...
I have had 3 of those mounts apart also. The reason I got rid of my DS2000 mounts was because I had a failure in one and had to take it completely apart to get...
Just to confirm, you are talking about the little, non-GOTO hand controller, not a 494/495/497 Autostar? "My advice is always free and worth every penny!" ...
Not sure Meade is servicing the original DS2000s now that the Next Gens are out. They have just about turned their backs on all out of production models. The...
Can the piece that breaks be made? Mabe it can be done of some other material Freddy ... From: RoboScope@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RoboScope@yahoogroups.com] On...
LM78L05ACM National Semi power regulator in SO-8 Plastic Narrow Body. You can probably replace it with a TO-92. Pin1 (top left) is 5v out, pin 8 is 12v in....
There is also a new generation of switching voltaje regulator, one of the members of the meade uncensored group has done a good job on modifying a LX-200...
You might find someone with a small machine shop to make the part, the question is, how much are you willing to spend on it? Might be cheaper to get another...
Oh sure, for more than the mount is worth. No parts from Meade and they used to charge $125 to replace it. I pu a photo of the parts up in an album called...
Great work! I have been tempted to see if I can retrofit DS2000 electronics into one of the mechanically-superior baby-NexStar mounts. Maybe even use the...
