[TRADED/FOUND] Long pair flexible slow motion cables

[erick (Eric)]

For a DIY project I have in mind. Anyone have a pair of long flexible slow motion cables? Remember when you motorised your Dec and RA on your EQ mount - what did you do with the cables? But I'm only interested in the longest ones. I think that 13.5" is the longest that are supplied.

FYI - I can buy a new pair from the US for USD18 + shipping.

[cookie8 (Vincent)]

Hey Eric
I am looking for the same cables. Seems like they have extincted can't buy one locally. Give me the US link please.

[erick (Eric)]

Originally Posted by cookie8

Hey Eric
I am looking for the same cables. Seems like they have extincted can't buy one locally. Give me the US link please.

Do you want to join me in an order and share postage to Oz? I have to buy three to get to the minimum order. :-(

[cookie8 (Vincent)]

Hi Eric
this site $9 each.
http://agenaastro.com/agena-flexible-slow-motion-cable-with-rosette-handle-13-5.html
Minimum $25 international buyer. I need a pair. Happy to share postage with you
Vincent

[erick (Eric)]

Yep, that's my chosen supplier for these. Are you happy with that style? I am for what I want. OPT sell a slightly different one, I think, with a bigger knob and slightly more expensive.

For those interested - I'm planning to adjust my SDM's primary mirror collimation bolts (two of them) while I am looking in the eyepiece. I have a plan and two flexible drive cables are part of it

We'd better move this to PM - bye everyone else

[mill (Martin)]

You could make those devices from bicycle brake cables??
This way you can make them the perfect length.
Just a suggestion, will shut op now

[Louwai (Bryan)]

Originally Posted by erick

Yep, that's my chosen supplier for these. Are you happy with that style? I am for what I want. OPT sell a slightly different one, I think, with a bigger knob and slightly more expensive.

For those interested - I'm planning to adjust my SDM's primary mirror collimation bolts (two of them) while I am looking in the eyepiece. I have a plan and two flexible drive cables are part of it

We'd better move this to PM - bye everyone else

Will it end up looking something like this Eric???

[erick (Eric)]

Originally Posted by mill

You could make those devices from bicycle brake cables??
This way you can make them the perfect length.
Just a suggestion, will shut op now

I might have to. In the few hours since I checked and all was fine, the retailer's site now says they won't post these internationally - What!??

[mill (Martin)]

That is a bit of a pain in the backside Erick

[DavidU (Dave)]

Eric, before you buy them , try making them.I have done it before.
Go to the Jaycar site and look under couplers , there are several types that are suitable. Then use clutch cable or speedo cable then fix a knob of some sort to the end.I know you are a handy man so give it a try.
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productResu...x=0&SUBMIT.y=0

[erick (Eric)]

Originally Posted by Louwai

Will it end up looking something like this Eric???

A little bit, Bryan, but I want a cheap option, no electricals and to be able to use the collimation bolts as normal without having to disconnect anything.

OK, here is the plan in a new thread:-

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...148#post702148

[erick (Eric)]

But they are only about $12-13 each with postage. Not worth the petrol for the drive to Jaycar and all the work needed?

Originally Posted by DavidU

Eric, before you buy them , try making them.I have done it before.
Go to the Jaycar site and look under couplers , there are several types that are suitable. Then use clutch cable or speedo cable then fix a knob of some sort to the end.I know you are a handy man so give it a try.
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productResu...x=0&SUBMIT.y=0

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Eric, I have a pair of mount Flexi-drives cables you can have if they are any good for your purpose.

They are the standard mis-matched pair they seem to supply on all these mounts.
One is 13.5" the other is 11.5"

Club night in a week and a half if you can wait that long.

[erick (Eric)]

You're a saviour Ken - I'll check them out. Not sure yet if I'll make club night. I think someone has committed me elsewhere

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Eric, I have a pair of mount Flexi-drives cables you can have if they are any good for your purpose.

They are the standard mis-matched pair they seem to supply on all these mounts.
One is 13.5" the other is 11.5"

Club night in a week and a half if you can wait that long.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Originally Posted by erick

You're a saviour Ken - I'll check them out. Not sure yet if I'll make club night. I think someone has committed me elsewhere

Dang! And I was in Bacchus Marsh 2 days ago!

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Eric, I'll post them to you tomorrow

I don't know if you'll have them by Friday though
If not, they should be there by Monday

[erick (Eric)]

Many thanks, Ken.