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Old 05-07-2009, 07:42 PM
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kinetic (Steve)
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Thumbs up And now fitted properly to the RA axis:

Fitted with some slight modifications to the angle iron holding
the old drive gearbox.
I have both lateral adjustment and mesh adjustment like the DEC
axis.
It feels so snug and clutches beautifully!
Now to add the drive gearbox and stepper...

Steve

PS: this hobby can be so cruel.....2 days with the scope out of
action due to motor/gear changeover....2 nights of 3 degree overnight
lows....seeing excellent....jetstream ideal!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PPS: make that 3 nights!!!!!!
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