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Old 19-06-2017, 07:06 PM
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SQM 21.98 mag./arc sec2

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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Devil's Hole Observatory, Windeyer NSW
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Blew the backside out of the stepper controller, (actually set it on fire in the office!), so spent the weekend making/fitting manual brakes to both axis shafts for push-to use. Am trying to adapt clutch from old worm drive to fit to RA belt drive system. Waiting another month for replacement controller, if still experiencing problems, will build controller to suit EQASCOM from scratch and include a trial cooling system. ATM and DIY astronomy is definitely for the patient and persistent. Astronomy gear is now taking over my domicile, luckily no SWIMBO's to question the relevance of 24v power supplies on the kitchen table and parts waiting for paint to dry in the loungeroom in front of the fire.
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