Grab & GoTak

[Rainmaker]

Finished my little modifications to my Grab&Go outfit today,

Takahashi FOA60Q with:
Tak 1.25" Prism
Tasco RDF finder on quick release base
New tube rings and A/S V-dovetail bar
SW AZ-GTi mount with shortened pier
New saddle with adapter plate
TalentCell 3000mA Lithium Power Pack
Synscan V5 handset and Lynx cable
ReallyRightSTuff TVC-23 Carbon tripod

[Hemi]

Very nice...I’m considering the FS60Q......would be my first Tak!

[Atmos]

Looking great Matt!
Your whole setup probably weights less than the AZ-EQ6 head :lol:

[AstroApprentice]

Hi Matt,
Looks great! I have a similar visual setup for my Borg ED89, just wondering what you have used for the SynScan handset cradle?

[N1]

That is neat Matt. It also maximises time spent with that optic rather than set up and finding things.

[Rainmaker]

Thanks guys, tested it out last night and it all works well together.
Although I have tried the Synscan App on my Android, I prefer having the handset and leave the phone at home.

The total weight is a little under 7.5Kg so a one handed carry out the door, couple of eyepieces in the pocket and my observing chair in the other hand!

The cradle for the handset is the remnants of a damaged SW syncs cradle that came with the original tripod, the L bracket is a little DIY job, the bracket attaches to a setscrew I installed into the base of the mount....

Opening up the AZGTi to install the setscrew also allowed me to adjust the azimuth backlash.

[GUS.K]

Nice compact setup Matt, a neat looking G&G scope.

[Hemi]

15kg vs 7.5kg, fantastic!

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[kkk26]

Nice set up. I got Az GT-i too and replaced stock saddle with pan-head.


I like the way you mounted hand controller, I need to copy but need to find a holder first :)