Long pair flexible slow motion cables

[erick]

For a DIY project I have in mind. Anyone have a pair of long flexible slow motion cables? Remember when you motorised your Dec and RA on your EQ mount - what did you do with the cables? But I'm only interested in the longest ones. I think that 13.5" is the longest that are supplied.

FYI - I can buy a new pair from the US for USD18 + shipping.

:thanx:

[cookie8]

Hey Eric
I am looking for the same cables. Seems like they have extincted can't buy one locally. Give me the US link please.

[erick]

Do you want to join me in an order and share postage to Oz? I have to buy three to get to the minimum order. :-(

[cookie8]

Hi Eric
this site $9 each.
http://agenaastro.com/agena-flexible-slow-motion-cable-with-rosette-handle-13-5.html
Minimum $25 international buyer. I need a pair. Happy to share postage with you
Vincent

[erick]

Yep, that's my chosen supplier for these. Are you happy with that style? I am for what I want. OPT sell a slightly different one, I think, with a bigger knob and slightly more expensive.

For those interested - I'm planning to adjust my SDM's primary mirror collimation bolts (two of them) while I am looking in the eyepiece. I have a plan and two flexible drive cables are part of it :P

We'd better move this to PM - bye everyone else :D

[mill]

You could make those devices from bicycle brake cables??
This way you can make them the perfect length.
Just a suggestion, will shut op now :P

[Louwai]

Will it end up looking something like this Eric???

[erick]

I might have to. In the few hours since I checked and all was fine, the retailer's site now says they won't post these internationally - What!??

[mill]

That is a bit of a pain in the backside Erick :(

[DavidU]

Eric, before you buy them , try making them.I have done it before.
Go to the Jaycar site and look under couplers , there are several types that are suitable. Then use clutch cable or speedo cable then fix a knob of some sort to the end.I know you are a handy man so give it a try.
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productResults.asp?keywords=coupler s&keyform=KEYWORD&SUBMIT.x=0&SUBMIT.y=0

[erick]

A little bit, Bryan, but I want a cheap option, no electricals and to be able to use the collimation bolts as normal without having to disconnect anything.

OK, here is the plan in a new thread:-

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=702148#post702148

[erick]

But they are only about $12-13 each with postage. Not worth the petrol for the drive to Jaycar and all the work needed?

[ballaratdragons]

Eric, I have a pair of mount Flexi-drives cables you can have if they are any good for your purpose.

They are the standard mis-matched pair they seem to supply on all these mounts.
One is 13.5" the other is 11.5"

Club night in a week and a half if you can wait that long.

[erick]

You're a saviour Ken - I'll check them out. Not sure yet if I'll make club night. I think someone has committed me elsewhere :sadeyes:

[ballaratdragons]

Dang! And I was in Bacchus Marsh 2 days ago!

[ballaratdragons]

Eric, I'll post them to you tomorrow :thumbsup:

I don't know if you'll have them by Friday though :shrug:
If not, they should be there by Monday :)

[erick]

Many thanks, Ken. :thumbsup: