For sale EQ6pro with case and specialist tripod

[h0ughy]

For sale EQ6pro with case and specialist tripod

Yes that right folks a specialist tripod – the Velcro is for free.

Selling the EQ6 with a hard carry case and upgradeable controller. It has the dual vixen losmandy d plate adapter. Comes with the standard 2 counterweights

I have bought but not installed an complete upgrade kit for this mount. Its there ready to go.

Total price $1050.00 not including shipping. I would prefer someone to pick it up in Newcastle /lower hunter region

As seen here in action at astrofest. – does not include gps or scopes and other guff

Can deliver on way to astrofest within reason or at Astrofest?

edit - price dropped

[h0ughy]

this mount is still available

[vignesh1230]

Does it come with an EQDir cable?

[h0ughy]

no but i am sure you can buy one? they are not that much

[h0ughy]

I have dropped the price on this - I dont need 6 mounts.

[byronpaul]

Sorry but to the ill informed, what is a complete upgrade kit? Would it be hard for a newbie to install and retune the mount?

Is the hardcase one of those pelican like cases?

Regards,
Paul

[h0ughy]

Well there is a full instructional video and th tools I can't say how hard as I have never done it. The case was from jaycar and splits in half

[jjjnettie]

Dave, do you think this little fragile flower would be able to lift the mount?
I do feel that my new scope requires a more robust mount.

[h0ughy]

Well petal, I dare say that on a good day you could and on a bad day maybe phone a friend? Not sure JJJ it is 18kg for the head, but that’s only 6 more than the heqpro5. Talk to your conscience;)

[Poita]

You could lift it no dramas, I used to carry mine outside with the counterweight attached and I'm a weed. It is awkward though and carrying it in three trips would make more sense. I found the CGEM much much easier to move and setup just because of it's physical shape and better knobs, but the EQ6 isn't all that heavy, I think the head is just under 20kg from memory.

[Astro_Bot]

16kg for the head. Lifting and placing on tripod isn;t really a problem, but carrying any distance might be, so, I suggest a trolly to move it any distance if you're worried about the weight.

[h0ughy]

Peter JJJ has had major abdominal surgery and has a limit or else she does herself a mischief

[BC]

There are opions to moving an EQ6 around that might help JJJ http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=48852

PS Not meaning to highjack thread; just to provide info for prospective buyer.

Bruce

[jjjnettie]

stupid isn't it. a bag of oranges is 5kg.
But I have 2 strapping teenage lads who can do the lifting for me if need be.
Still contemplating....

[asimov]

I reckon you could do it, JJJ. Lose the CW's & it's not too bad but it depends on how far. Lumping it up your stairs is OUT though! Surely they (docs) have stipulated what you can & can't lift?

EDIT: Just saw the 2 strapping lads comment..

[Poita]

Ahh, in that case, I would recommend coming up with a system for getting it in and out of the house. I made a trolley once out of a standard removalist trolley with 3 holes in the base for the tripod feet. It let me drag it out of the shed and halfway across the yard without having to carry it.
I wouldn't want to carry one up and down stairs though.

No way to leave it setup outside under a cover? I eventually ended up leaving mine outside 24/7.

[asimov]

My EQ6 has been out in it undercover for over 9 months now & still going strong.

[h0ughy]

the case, and eq6 kit

[jjjnettie]

I'll take it off your hands Dave. :)

[Nortilus]

Welcome to eq6 land nettie...

[Greg Bock]

heheheh..at the risk of high-jacking this....love the porco and lamb bit....Oh, and congrats on the EQ6 jjj, I loved mine when i had it...

[stanlite]

hey JJ i hear a certian Mr Peter has done the upgrade before maybe you might like to ask him a few questions at astrofest if you are contemplating using the upgrade kit it comes with ;)