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Originally Posted by Rod
Hi Bob,
I have a Bartels system too and I like it a lot. I plan to add encoders with a David Ek box. I have the Ek box completed. It is not hard to build but I have some electronics minded friends who helped with mine so it was very easy for me.
I have a friend I observe with regularly and he uses the Ek box with Carte du Ciel. He has his laptop attached to his scope with Velcro. You can see the screen display changing as he moves the scope around. It's a very nice system. I use astromist regularly (PDA planetarium). I understand it works well with an Ek box too. I use it with my Bartels system over a bluetooth connection which is very convenient.
Good Luck!
Rod.
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Rod,
This is what I don't understand about difference between Bartels and Ek box. Well, I know about Ek box but now I am confused about Bartels
This part:
"I have a Bartels system too and I like it a lot. I plan to add encoders with a David Ek box. "
Am I correct if I say that with Bartels all you could do is tracking the objects with stepper motors, but you can not use it to find things unless you have encoders too?
I hope you don't mind to clear some things for me.
What your friend has is exactly what I want to make.
cheers
bob