Solanum
12-09-2015, 07:26 PM
Argo Navis + encoder kit + serial cable + DC power cable. All in mint condition and with original boxes and installation instructions as you can see in the photos.
The encoder kit is for the 'type A' GSO Dob (with springs for tension rather than knobs). Note that the encoders themselves fit most scopes the AN is designed for (a few require a 5,000 step encoder instead), so even if you don't have an old style GSO dob, you would just need the correct mounts for the encoders. Talk to Wildcard Innovations for the cost, they are absolutely fantastic to deal with as many will attest.
The silicone holding the cable connector onto one of the encoder mounts has failed, meaning the connector is loose, this is easily fixed, but I never bothered as the cables are all held in place anyway, so it doesn't matter.
Also, the DC cable has bare wires on the battery end, you need to fit whatever connector suits you. Happy to crimp on connectors if I have what you need.
Otherwise everything is in perfect condition, clean and working fine. The AN currently has v2 firmware, I didn't bother upgrading to v3, but the unit is a relatively recent one and there is no problem doing that (plus the serial cable is included here).
$600 for the lot and I'll include delivery within Australia, this would cost you over $900 new. Note I'm not interested in splitting unless someone buys the encoder kit first.
If you are wondering, I'm selling because I have got I've replaced my 10" Dob with something more portable and the buyer of the Dob couldn't afford the AN as well. If I cuold attach this to my Celestron SCT I would because it beats the pants of the Celestron controller in every possible aspect.
The encoder kit is for the 'type A' GSO Dob (with springs for tension rather than knobs). Note that the encoders themselves fit most scopes the AN is designed for (a few require a 5,000 step encoder instead), so even if you don't have an old style GSO dob, you would just need the correct mounts for the encoders. Talk to Wildcard Innovations for the cost, they are absolutely fantastic to deal with as many will attest.
The silicone holding the cable connector onto one of the encoder mounts has failed, meaning the connector is loose, this is easily fixed, but I never bothered as the cables are all held in place anyway, so it doesn't matter.
Also, the DC cable has bare wires on the battery end, you need to fit whatever connector suits you. Happy to crimp on connectors if I have what you need.
Otherwise everything is in perfect condition, clean and working fine. The AN currently has v2 firmware, I didn't bother upgrading to v3, but the unit is a relatively recent one and there is no problem doing that (plus the serial cable is included here).
$600 for the lot and I'll include delivery within Australia, this would cost you over $900 new. Note I'm not interested in splitting unless someone buys the encoder kit first.
If you are wondering, I'm selling because I have got I've replaced my 10" Dob with something more portable and the buyer of the Dob couldn't afford the AN as well. If I cuold attach this to my Celestron SCT I would because it beats the pants of the Celestron controller in every possible aspect.