... to ... Talking of which Ed, Last weekend I bought a 750Gb external HDD for £169, so you guys should be able to get your hands on something similar for...
I don't like using an external PB battery with wires hanging out & tangles & wondering if I can use NiCads in the internal battery holder to power the scope....
I wouldn't go there if i were you,i dont think it will work let alone the damage it may cause. I think i remember someone selling a 12v battery tray which...
Here's a link to Astro Engineering but can't find anything about it now? http://www.telescopehouse.co.uk/search.aspx Maybe thats not a good way to go either!!!...
... holder ... this ... Hi John (?), I would strongly recommend NOT using NiCd cells in the battery compartment of the LX90. For a start, I wouldn't recommend...
I don't understand why NiCads would be a problem. The LX90 should power just fine from those. Of course, the external power pack is going to be superior, but I...
... The cells are not the problem but the total VDC is 8 x 1.2 =9.6 this is too low for the the LX90 as somebody already mentioned. Regards Henrik [Non-text...
The only "problem" that you will have running on rechargeable cells (NiCAD/NiMH) is that the high-speed slews will be slower. The computer in the handbox runs...
Well.for what it is worth, we have been using Arlec NICD's for over two years now in a LX90 GPS with no issues at all. We have three sets of 8 batteries in...
They do very well if it's not too cold but they will die suddenly. If you keep them charged you should get a couple of years out of a set. My problem was...
I usually don't cross-post but I saw some outstanding images from another group. ... From: Comet-Images@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Comet-Images@yahoogroups.com]...
I'm going to echo what Alan said: Thanks, Dr. Clay! I read all your updates and they are much appreciated. -Derek ... But optics sharp it needs, I ween, To...
... that ... Hi Tom, The problem is because NiCd and NiMH cells are only 1.2V, whereas 'standard' cells are 1.5V. This means that, for 8 batteries, that should...
I took a picture of Holmes Saturday night and sent it to one of my local TV stations (WKRG-TV). One of the things they do is show pictures during the ...
Hi Alan. Congratulations on your newfound notoriety. Great write up and I bet a few more people there are looking upwards now. And, maybe a few scopes have or...
Nothing like growing the ranks... In a message dated 01-Nov-07 6:03:35 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ewokvols@... writes: And, maybe a few scopes have or...
Thank you very much Tom!! I used to think the same way when I started imaging. If you work at it enough and get lucky with some great seeing conditions, you...
Thanks for all your replys but I'm just a little confused now. To clarify, I would only be using nicads in my backyard for say approx 3 hours of viewing, then...
carbon cells = 1.55V per cell new NiCad = 1.2v per cell charged. Joe ... From: lx90@yahoogroups.com [mailto:lx90@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Tom Vilot Sent:...
VERY nice piece. Joe ... From: lx90@yahoogroups.com [mailto:lx90@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of AstronomyW4WMM@... Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 3:36 PM ...
I agree. Jene' Young did a good job of putting it together and did the impossible; made me sound Ok in the process. :^) Of course I did read Dr. Clay's site...
Again, not a problem. The internal computer of the LX-90 runs on FIVE VOLTS. 1.2 volts * 8 = 9.6 volts. Not a problem. The ONLY issue is that the AutoStar...
Kevin, If I used 10 cells at 12 volts, would I still need to perform a "Calibrate Motors" if I want to alternate between the 12volt gel battery also? Regards, ...
... next ... discharge ... packs ... viewing I ... is ... having ... Hi again John, OK - with your experience, you stand a better chance of success. However,...
... No John, The 'Calibrate Motors' is specific to the VOLTAGE of your batteries (or external power supply). After a 'Cal. Motors, then, providing your supply...
Finally, after reading and seeing all the pictures that you guys have been posting, finally the weather has cleared to where I can see it here in Guam. It is...
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