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Old 19-01-2011, 03:35 PM
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strongmanmike (Michael)
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Originally Posted by Omaroo View Post
My cables used to be a nightmare, but after numerous failed imaging runs due to balance shifts and cable stiffness, I tidied up. Big time. I love my cable loom now - it's utterly manageable and with the simple installation of a flat piece of aluminium installed between the two main scope's clamshell thumbscrews, I hide all the cables behind that and they can flex to whatever position they need without dislodging and killing my balance.

I have a DSLR and CCD camera running as well as the guide camera and heater controller cables all tucked away. Who said that a G-11 had to be messy?
Ooooh... that's rather feminine Chris how do you move it around?

Mine used to be a bit dodgy (dangerous?)...http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike20...04409/original

Mike
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