A few weeks ago there was a discussion regarding boundary layer fans and Attila mentioned he'd like to see my setup. I've uploaded some photos to my folder...
Steve, I personally have built several controllers using a simple Pulse Width modulator circuit with power transistor. I build the dew heater straps using ...
Mike, thanks for the tip about the nylon mesh! I have built a heater with nichrome wire between two duct tape strips but the heat softens the tape adhesive so...
Rob, There have been a lot of threads on this and other forums regarding the pros and cons of boundary layer fans, most of it very subjective as is the case...
I have also this kind of problem after 10 min at -10C the display of my control bloo out can you tel me how much power you put in your nochrome installation ...
Hi Dale, Thanks. I like to grab an opinion on this from users whenever I can. I am planning on placing fans on the top side of the box like you but, have...
Rob, I went back and forth (no pun intended) on this concept of pushing or pulling the air from the mirror box. I suppose pulling has its advantages in that...
It's output is rated at 6.5 Amps so the power is a function of how much resistence. My heater strip for 2" eyepieces runs about 10Watts I think. The strip is ...
On the subject of cooling fans. I'm not quite sure where I learned of this (maybe this group, in which case maybe I'm going senile)but there is this...
This past Tuesday night (1/31), I enjoyed clear weather and good observing at Anderson Mesa. NGC 1514, NGC 2174, IC 443 and NGC 2359 (Thor's Helmet) were on...
I have a Orion XT12i with the so-called computerized object locator/DSCs and am very happy with it. I mounted it on locking wheels and easily move it around my...
Lou, check out auction #7587679554 on eBay. BTW, I'm not the seller and I have no financial interest in this! It just caught my eye after the comments in my...
Yes, it works well to keep the wire from shorting out) Justmake sure the nylon screening material is not the super thin stuff. Mine is black and I got it from ...
... and ... and go (it is set on a rolling ... I use a SM 11 ELT Dob this way: on a plstform truck, 24 inch wide model, I bought at Office Depot. It is so...
A 3 or 4 inch refractor can also easily be used for terrestial objects. A couple of times a year, I go to Yosemite park and set up a couple of them in the...
... Skip, I to own a 15" Obsession with a JMI DX1 ds. I recently upgraded to a Feather touch. I also considered a Moonlight. The thing that swayed me to the FT...
Don't forget Meade's new Lightbridge telescope which includes 12" Truss Dob. I'm still waiting to see some reviews/feedback on this. I'm sure you could find...
... Check out the shape of the alt trunions. Adding an ancoder will be non-trivial. See <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Meade_LightBridge_Telescopes> for user ...
Pat: I purchased the Feathertouch with my Obsession 18. I picked up the scope at Okie Tex in 2004. When I walked up to the scope the first time, I reached up...
Hell's bells Mark that ol' Meade focuser didn't have any problems some judiciously applied chewing gum wouldn't fix! I'll put in a word for Moonlite focusers....
If this was brought up in previous threads I appologize, but can someone briefly explain the problem with JMI focusers. I've got no complaints about mine. Dale...
I have two 2" JMI focusers and am very pleased with both of them. I have an NGF-CM motorized focuser on my WO Fluorostar 105 refractor piggybacked on the WO...
Rich, My 18" is also a homebuilt Obsession clone. The DX1 performs beautifully. I'm really curious what all the fuss is about Feathertouch focusers as opposed...
I've just uploaded a File to the Files section called "Focusers.xls", which is a buyer's guide to all focusers currently on the market (it may omit some...
Don, I'm wondering if adjustment or lack thereof is the issue with people who are considering upgrading their focusers. I purchased mine from JMI new when I...
Dale, I suspect that's true. But bear in mind that applies largely to Crayford focusers. After spending quite some time to adjust a rack and pinion focuser...
Don, I agree. I wasn't referring to upgrading from or attempting to adjust rack & pinion focusers. It's just that on this and other forums there's a lot of...
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