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Originally Posted by mswhin63
I am trying to design and build a setup where the whole system can be transported on-site.
So far the prototype is working well and with a bit of strength, I can operate with one person, although my next iteration will be half the weight, maybe more.
Unfortunately, I can only build it for EQ5 tripods. The cost is some time off at the moment, still deciding how to process it.
So far I have asked for dimensions in telescopes that are used for EQ5 in the hope to get a base plate cut out for the next iteration. I place a post, but no responses so far.
I may have to make 3 or more based plates so I expect I may have 3 available as prototypes selling them for cost.
The image is the prototype and seals tight, and been rained on for a month now and still dry. The next version will be lighter and better sealed.
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First of all I compliment you upon working on the matter.
I have been thinking about your design in an effort to contribute without critism, and I find none, however perhaps you could give some consideration to including something to tie the unit to the ground to make sure it does not come off in a very strong wind or if it acts as a sail in a strong wind is incapable of tipping over due to some system of tie down. I recall very early reading of a chap you was having a night out camping at a dark site where he covered up his prize dob telescope to be secure in the rain that interupted the night, as he said very securely, only to find that it was blown over in the very strong wind. I often would have tent pegs available because of that story being in the back of my mind particularly when I was imaging up here at the main house which being on top of the hill can be rather windy.
Alex