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06-01-2007, 10:30 AM
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~Dust bunny breeder~
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Wanted~ Synscan Controller Cable
hi folks, as stated in the title, i am one cable away from goto 
having procured a 205a controller cheaply i now require the cable that connects said controller to my heq5 mount (giving me essentially a heq5 pro )
if anyone has a spare of these cables I will gladly purchase it off you
thanks for looking...
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06-01-2007, 10:48 AM
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you should join up with the yahoo group EQ6 to find all your answers David, they are very helpful. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EQ6/ BTW I posted a question to see if the cabling is the same on the HEQ5 as the EQ6....
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06-01-2007, 11:01 AM
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thanks andrew. i dont have time to go there atm but will join next week... I'll await your answer.
in the mean time...
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06-01-2007, 11:10 AM
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You could also try My Astroshop or Bintel to see if they have one too...
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06-01-2007, 11:15 AM
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Ving, I assume you want the cable that runs from the handbox to the HEq5. There look to be 3 cable options, Hbox-Heq5, Heq5 Guiding and Handbox-Db9 for PC interface. If the handbox cable is Rj45-45 and has no transpositions you may be able to use a standard cat 5 patch cable. I have heaps of flat cable, connectors and crimping tool so I can make a full set up for you. I wouldn't be able to post it until monday though.
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06-01-2007, 11:25 AM
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Call Ian James at Tasco.
That's who I called when I needed a replacement cable which connects my V2.05a hand controller to my EQ6.
Cost about $25 (from memory)
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06-01-2007, 11:29 AM
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according to the manual and i could be reading it wrong its a rj11 six pin job...
http://www.skywatchertelescope.net/D...an210305V1.pdf
edit... i'll call tasco first tho... if they are only $25 i might just get that. if it cost an arm and a leg i'll come back to your kind offer thank you mr acropolite
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06-01-2007, 11:46 AM
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The reply I got was...
A diagram is not required as EQ5/HEQ5s uses a straight through 8
poistion Modular Cable (RJ45 connector type) on both ends.
Pin 1 on side is connected to Pin 1 on the other side, Pin2 to Pin2 on
the other side, and so on.
Hope this helps Ving..
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06-01-2007, 11:48 AM
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. Hmm just noticed in the emanuelle it was an RJ45-45 that connects the Hbox to the mount on the HEQ5 and a DB9-Rj45 on the Eq6, The RJ11 is used for comms betwen the handbox and your PC if required. From what A1 is saying a standard cat 5 flylead should work (and cost a lot less than $25.00)
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06-01-2007, 12:02 PM
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sweet. then if you have the time and you indeed could be so kind to do so then Phil could you please make it so
I'll PM you my details in a sec 
thanks buddy
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06-01-2007, 12:26 PM
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yes $25 is a bit extreme for something that should only cost you $10 or less in parts.
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06-01-2007, 12:41 PM
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That $25 includes postage.
Also, I'm not sure the exact cable Ving needs. I may have suggested something more costly than he needs?
Regardless... call Ian James if you've not got it sorted by the weekend
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06-01-2007, 01:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by acropolite
From what A1 is saying a standard cat 5 flylead should work
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David these are obtainable from any computer store or Dork Smith etc and should cost less than $10. No need to get it made up.
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06-01-2007, 06:12 PM
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except i have no electronic ability at all... i cant even solder properly. I dont even know if it needs soldering.
better off getting someone who knows what they are doing to do it then me doing a dodgey job and blowing something up hey.
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06-01-2007, 06:23 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Woo-Hoooo!!! 
Vingo has a Hand Controller and is about to go GoTo!!!!!! 
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06-01-2007, 06:34 PM
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yup, i am this close Ken (holds finger 1cm apart).
pretty exciting
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06-01-2007, 08:15 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ving
yup, i am this close Ken (holds finger 1cm apart).
pretty exciting |
Cooool, I am this close Vingo (holds arms out begging to Australia Post).
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06-01-2007, 08:22 PM
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I will make the cable tomorrow, as promised, and despatch monday.
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06-01-2007, 08:25 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Quote:
Originally Posted by acropolite
I will make the cable tomorrow, as promised, and despatch monday.
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Hey Vingo, your even closer now!
Don't count too much on Australia Post though 
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06-01-2007, 08:25 PM
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thanks phil 
ken
hope your legs turn up soon... (that sound weird)
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