Have now finished the 3D balance system for the lx90. Weights were fabricated by glueing huge washers together (each weighing about 90gram) to make multiple weights ( 0.6kg. .4Kg, 0.2 Kg & 0.1 Kg Approx). See attached pics.The weights have been tried and the scope easily balanced in 3D with a canon 350D attached via another homemade bracket ( similar to support rail brackets). See pics of Scope balanced horizontally and vertically. I was suprised after balancing how smoothly the scope moved and stayed pointed without tightning the clutches. I think even an alt/azi mounted lx90 would benefit being balanced this way. The load off the gears and motors would be most beneficial in the long term. Total cost to date less than $15 and constructed using very simple tools tools .
philip
Ps I did change the nuts on the rail for wing nuts and spring washers as i did observe some slippage
weight system for the lx90 finished
