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Forum: Equipment Discussions 25-04-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
I hooked up the motors and Gemini to the Titan...

I hooked up the motors and Gemini to the Titan mount this morning, and delighted to say everything works as it is supposed to again. Thanks to Brendan. I cannot recommend this chap highly enough, a...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 22-04-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
Must say I am very pleased with the indepth...

Must say I am very pleased with the indepth communication from Brendan, informing me of what he was doing etc. Eventhough some of it did go over my head as I am not overly versed in such...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 19-04-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 535
Posted By Lester
The Samyang 14mm f2.8 is used by many, myself...

The Samyang 14mm f2.8 is used by many, myself included = fantastic lens for less than $500.00
Forum: General Chat 16-04-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 712
Posted By Lester
I also got lots of cloud, too thick to get any...

I also got lots of cloud, too thick to get any air glow. The old saying, Next time. All the best.
Forum: General Chat 14-04-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 712
Posted By Lester
Still got a little way to go for us to get...

Still got a little way to go for us to get anything tonight; but it is heading in the right direction. All the best chaps.
Forum: General Chat 14-04-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 712
Posted By Lester
Although I got some good photos of the Milky Way...

Although I got some good photos of the Milky Way last night and some air glow; still live in hope for aurora soon.
Forum: Deep Space 13-04-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 541
Posted By Lester
Top class image Paul. I can see aperture fever...

Top class image Paul. I can see aperture fever creeping in here one day. All the best.
Forum: General Chat 13-04-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 712
Posted By Lester
Some cloud is okay, as I see a small patch of...

Some cloud is okay, as I see a small patch of blue sky to the south. Hope it clears this time Paul, as we missed the last one. All the best.
Forum: Deep Space 11-04-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 297
Posted By Lester
Very nice image of this planetary Scott. Thanks...

Very nice image of this planetary Scott. Thanks for the view.
Forum: Equipment Discussions 10-04-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
Hi Brendan, I have done a cold start and it is in...

Hi Brendan, I have done a cold start and it is in sidereal rate. As all this is now getting way over my head, can I post my unit with motors, leads and hand controller to you?
Forum: Equipment Discussions 10-04-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
Brendan, after looking closely inside my unit the...

Brendan, after looking closely inside my unit the IC is 3750022 -01 REV 2, so a different number. It has the 10 outlets on each side and a R15 and R16 along side of it. No sign of heat damage.
Forum: Equipment Discussions 10-04-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
Sorry missed your first question Brendan. It is...

Sorry missed your first question Brendan. It is a Gemini level 4, 2006
Forum: Equipment Discussions 10-04-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
Thanks again everyone for your feed back; am...

Thanks again everyone for your feed back; am getting to my end of ideas, so all appreciated. Hi Brendan 1. yes the motor rotate freely without any power to them.
2. I can get the Dec motor to rev...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 10-04-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
Thanks John and Peter. Yes I have changed the...

Thanks John and Peter. Yes I have changed the motors around, plus cords and still get the RA motor lag message and then stops tracking. I doesn't even sound like it fires up the motors at all.
...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 10-04-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
I found a battery inside the unit and removed it...

I found a battery inside the unit and removed it and put it back in, without any change to the motor lag message. The battery is marked 3 volts and it is 2.8, don't know if that should make much...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 10-04-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
Thanks for your input Peter. As I have...

Thanks for your input Peter. As I have disconnected the motors from the Titan mount they are not trying to drive the mount, so no binding of gears is an issue now. The motors just don't power up at...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 10-04-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
The power supply was putting out 12.8 volts so I...

The power supply was putting out 12.8 volts so I changed it for a new 13.8 volt 10 amp supply I had for a spare and still get the same RA motor lag/not tracking message. This is with both motors...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 09-04-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
Thanks Peter and David, I will check the power...

Thanks Peter and David, I will check the power out put of my power supply in the morning. It has worked okay in the past, but will still check it.
Forum: Equipment Discussions 09-04-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
Losmandy Titan motor lag/stalls

Hi all, I had not used my mount for a few months and decided to try it tonight. Got the message RA motor lag. I checked the mount balance which was good, then disconnected the motor from its...
Forum: Nightscapes 30-03-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 330
Posted By Lester
Well captured Greg.

Well captured Greg.
Forum: Nightscapes 28-03-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 561
Posted By Lester
Top class image Colin. Kendrick dew straps are...

Top class image Colin. Kendrick dew straps are good to prevent dew/ice. I used them in down to -26C recently. All the best.
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 21-03-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 503
Posted By Lester
Hi Humayun, just found this thread. I have the...

Hi Humayun, just found this thread. I have the Velbon VS-443D tripod which looks the same as the one you are getting. I wouldn't use it fully extended in any wind. It is really good for getting...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 18-03-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,317
Posted By Lester
I align my polarie with phone apps, compass and...

I align my polarie with phone apps, compass and inclinometer and have been able to take 1 minute exposures with 200mm lens okay.
Forum: Solar System 03-03-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 943
Posted By Lester
Excellent image Phil. Nice set-up too.

Excellent image Phil. Nice set-up too.
Forum: Equipment Discussions 24-02-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 807
Posted By Lester
Here is another one to add to the mix. On my...

Here is another one to add to the mix. On my trip to Finland, one night a friend said the best image he saw on the rear screen of camera that night was taken with the Olympus om-d e-m5. I have just...
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