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More progress ....
Azimuth assembly and setting ring built with levellling base. The setting ring is temporary, I'm going to print out one with better quality and accuracy before it gets sealed down onto the plinth. Three teflon pads beneath and teflon to the rocker pivot as well now. It's all had two coats of diluted varnish to seal it and will get full strength coat or two to finish the job later. Azimuth setting to go o the side as well and I'll fit a evel and compass preset on the base at what will be the north point corner of the triangular base. red light mouted on rocker box to illuminate the setting circle, level and the compass. I can confirm true north with the GPS as well.
I'm really waiting now for the mirror so I can set the final height for the UTA and focusser although it will be easily adjusted and I'm building to allow some height drop later for a camera to come into the focal plane.
Current status pic:
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