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Old 20-06-2006, 04:36 PM
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ballaratdragons (Ken)
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Good News!

I have fixed the mount already!!!!!!!

Started at 9:30 am and just finished at 4pm.

Daylight this morning showed me it wasn't 3 bolts sheared off. It was the press fit retainer that the bolts go into. It loosened itself and spun in the housing. Like a slipping clutch in a car. Still not an easy fix but easier than what I thought it was. Because it is not a tight 'press fit' now, I drilled in sideways and bolted it, locking it into place. Now it tracks again.

While I had the mount apart I also took care of a few other modifications I wanted to do.

As far as the Toucam goes, the casing is broken but it still works perfectly

My optics: well they will have to wait till tomorrow or the next day for cleaning. I am worn out.

Thanks to everyone for your comments.

Guaranteed tonight will be perfect skies again and I still have filthy optics.
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