... I bought my C8 on a super polaris GEM mount about 14 years ago. The mount would be similar in size (I think) to an EQ5 or perhaps the HEQ5. I was going to...
I saw a older parallax 150 on AM (no goto, jmi computer only with digital setting circles), and I am wondering if our little DS motors could drive such a...
Album is entitled "1240 on SN10" and is found at: http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/RoboScope/photos/browse/ba67 I had a focus motor hardwired to a control box...
Yes, longer screws will be needed. The spacer thickness is a variable that depends on the crash points of your particular setup. A 1.5" or so spacer seems to...
Sounds like two issues combined. First, you were viewing near the meridian. The Autostar will "flip over the meridian" at times to avoid mount crashes. ...
I originally adapted the 1240 to the stock focuser as I outlined in some of the original Tips & Tricks Guides. However, if you are going to use one of the GSO...
Hi, I have a Celestron C-8 Orange tube that I'm getting ready to put on my Meade LXD55 mount. I believe you can get the riser blocks and dovetail plate from...
Now that I have looked at the pics for the JMI Motofocus, I recognize the Crayford focuser that I bought at smartastronomy.com as a GSO. I'd also have to...
Hi folks: Been a while since I posted. I've actually tried a 492 kit conversion on my home made EQ mount, but it didn't quite work out - more on that later....
Michael, Sorry to hear about the mount crash. Can't offer much help there but I was wondering where you order your aluminum from? I need piece about 3" round...
The keystroke combination to do an emergency slew stop in a moment of crisis is the power switch. Backup procedure is to pull the power plug. Tertiary...
Since I'm the 'buddy' he mentioned and may end up helping him fix this: Where would one find a single replacement spur gear? Are they available anywhere?...
Hey James - didn't know you still lurked here... Offers of help are always appreciated. My choreographer has agreed to co-present with me at the Screendance ...
Hi Guys: Here's some links for hobbyist metals tht ship lengths by the inch: My favorite: http://www.asapsource.com/public/index.asp Next favorite (better...
Hi folks: I got an email from the laser people, and now my Jasper Never is a Jasper always again. Seems the battery contact in the screw off switch end is...
Thanks Michael. This has always been a problem for me finding some odd pieces to work on without having to buy a truck load. Mike [Non-text portions of this...
... the ... So, how did it go Chris? Nothing like showing off your tans in Alaska after your cruise. Not like I'm envious... Pictures? Stories? Other...
Thanks again Michael. What I'm looking for is an aluminum disk about 3" in diameter and around 3/8" thick that I can machine into an adapter to mate a CCD...
I posted a complete travelogue in the AlaskanAstronomy Yahoo group. It was a wonderful trip! Working on editing the videos and digipics now. I will have it...
Hi All, I would like to place a motor to automate the opening/closing of my sliding-roof observatory. Do you have any idea/suggestions about the motors/scheme...
Mike, These Ebay items ought to fit the bill: 7608446680 - 6061 T6 Aluminum Round Bar Stock, 3 5/16" Diameter. Cut into 1" Thick Discs. 80 pieces 7608446770 -...
Thanks Tim. Sometimes you guys are amazing where you can dig stuff up at. Wish I had that ability! Mike ... From: timavv@... To: RoboScope@yahoogroups.com ...
