Hello Lou, I just completed installing a second hand DobDriver II (DDII) set on my 16" homebuilt Dobsonian (build according the famous Kriege and Berry book)....
I wanted the sevocat mini ,it is much more money . Maybe i will reconsider saving up longer for it. I know of one person who has put Dob II on a 12 inch light...
This is a correction on my last sentance.. I would have to push the Dob II button to make it track.( at least this is how i understand it) Sorry for the typo ...
I don't quite understand your question. But the way DDII works is that you pull your scope around to the vicinity of the object and engage the drives. Fine...
I have built a eq platform for my dob, but the tracking is off and before I rebuild the wooden sectors I thought I would weigh out my options. I simply want to...
Hello, I'm a new member but have been into astronomy for years. I wanted some input from anyone that has gone to the LXD-75 mount. I'm curious as to how easy...
Just as a general guideline, asking too many questions at once can discourage many people from taking the trouble to respond. I'll take a "snip and insert"...
Hey Jim I use a Vixen GP-E with retro fitted Autostar from an LXD-75. I have it mounted in my obs on a pier and I also remove it for use in the field. I'm ...
Okay okay I believe I have given up thinking I could reuse my existing parts. Now assuming I can sell my platform and purchase the autostar and motors, where...
I have seen these on eBay pretty cheap, and they claim a goto ability with some free software. Anyone know anything about this mount or if it can be converted...
Give us an auction number to look at? "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E. Northern Lights Blvd.,...
... There are a number of Dob retrofits depicted in the Photos and Files section of the RoboScope Yahoo home page. I would study those. ... You will need worm...
http://cgi.ebay.com/CG-5-type-Dual-Motor-Equatorial-Telescope-EQ- Mount_W0QQitemZ130109797172QQihZ003QQcategoryZ74925QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIte m ... port ... ability...
Hi, folks, In June three of us are going to La Palma :-) The place we're staying has an EQ6 mount driven by a Skysensor 2000 PC. I've seen one or two sites...
Michael, Thanks, I really like it. I've added the 9" extention so I can use my AR6. I had to put a 'lighter' Moonlite Focuser, and just a Red Dot Finder to...
I'm about to purchase a used Vixen GP-DX SS2000 package and I'm just wondering whether there's anything I need to look out for so I don't buy a lemon. The only...
The Vixen SkySensor-2000 is obsolete (no longer being made, that is) and getting service and repair parts will start getting tricky as time passes. It is a...
Jon, Not exactly sure about the 405, but, I have the LXD75 GoTo system on my GPD mount. I've just added GPS, and started using a one star alignment with two...
Jon, To give credit where credit is due, I must say that this alignment method is from -aka- 'Warp' of the Warpscorp Yahoo Group. It can be found in the files...
I now have one of these things and am wondering what kind of issues I'm facing making it work with my roboscoped CG5/497 Autostar mount. I have been using a...
I have a Meade 416XTE myself and I am quite happy with it. If you use it as an autoguider there can be issues with the shutter system and autoguiding is not...
Bob, thanks much for the input. I was feeling like the Lone Ranger with this thing. I got it on the Amart auction for a really good price and was in the...
Christopher, Thanks for the reply. I have looked over the files and photos and have a better idea what is in store for this project. I am a complete novice,...
So I got my Meade 492 kit with an Autostar controller and I am wondering the best or preferred method for coupling the motor to my homemade worm assembly....
I would probably use a coupling and not use the plastic gear. "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E....
