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26-08-2008, 12:16 AM
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Widefield wuss
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Caboolture, Australia
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when I ordered my EQ6Pro GOTO I was given the choice of black or white... Figure that out.
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26-08-2008, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: pittsburgh pa
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actually i wish there was a choice here- probably stupid to let a mount color effect your decision, but it does mine, i wish the EQ6 pro did come in black, i think orion would lose alot of sales in the US here if they did. really- even a bronze, grey--cripe even deep red would be better then the white, but thats just my opinion
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26-08-2008, 12:24 PM
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Widefield wuss
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I like white.... looks very scientific/clinical. my setup with the EQ6, WO Megrez 90, Orion ST80 guide scope looks very smart indeed...
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26-08-2008, 01:09 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Western Australia
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Ok straight from TASCO's (Skywatcher Oz. Dist.) service dept, there is no difference except the colour (or lack of) between the White EQ6 Pro Synscan and the Black EQ6 Synscan.
Also will a 12v 800ma AC power adapter be enough to power the EQ6 mount.
 
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26-08-2008, 01:21 PM
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Widefield wuss
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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no, a 12v 800ma adapter is 1200ma short of powering the EQ6.
You need 12v 2a minimum... 3a - 5a is recommended if you'll be running other things off it, like a dew heater system etc..
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26-08-2008, 01:56 PM
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Thanks Alex wishful thinking on my part as I had an adapter handy
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26-08-2008, 02:56 PM
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Alex is right Trev, you need a beefy PS, don't risk running it underpowered.
2A at a minimum, more if you're going to run extras off it as well.
Checkout the supplies at Jaycar or even Dick Smith's.
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26-08-2008, 03:09 PM
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Location: Corinda, Australia
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And make sure it's regulated. Not worth frying your new mount.
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26-08-2008, 04:53 PM
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Found this at Jaycar will it do
CAT. NO. MP3470 RRP$39.95
13.8VDC 8.5A Switchmode Power Supply
Suitable for high-current applications. Output is to a cigarette lighter socket. Fan cooled.
Specifications
Output voltage: 13.8VDC regulated
Output current: 8.5A
Leakage current: 500mA
Dimensions: 130(L) x 92(W) x 65(H)mm
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26-08-2008, 06:13 PM
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Widefield wuss
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bargain....
When in use outdoors make sure its somewhere that will stay nice and dry, and also well ventilated...
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26-08-2008, 06:55 PM
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Trevor, Andrews and Bintel must be out of the loop or are just keeping their product line trimmed.
The black EQ6 is listed as a non go-to mount on the Skywatcher web site presumably with the option of a SkyScan upgrade. Tasco must have decided to sell it as the one unit here.
gb.
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29-08-2008, 06:50 PM
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Well this did not quite work out.
Could not get the motors to work on it at all.
Took it back and payed the extra $300 for a new one.
With a six year warranty it is still a very good buy.
gb.
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29-08-2008, 07:17 PM
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Got a 12.5v 2.5amp AC regulated adapter from Jaycar $23
Tell me whats happened to Dick Smiths they don't carry half the electronic gear they used too.
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29-08-2008, 08:54 PM
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Woolworths bought Dick Smiths and Tandy is what happened.
Does that 2.5amp job work ok? I'm just using an old car battery in a square bucket.
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30-08-2008, 09:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tandum
Woolworths bought Dick Smiths and Tandy is what happened.
Does that 2.5amp job work ok? I'm just using an old car battery in a square bucket.
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Yes works fine mine was in a specials bin but nomrally sell for about $29 and like I said I've got a 30 metre extension cord.
Cheers
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01-09-2008, 07:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Perth, Australia
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Congrats on the new mount Trevor.
I made a levelling plate for mine and found it helped me overcome some of the frustration in getting the mount level. (in-built level on mine was miles out).
The plate instructions are on this link,
http://members.iinet.net.au/~garin/EQ6plate.pdf
Cheers
Garin
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01-09-2008, 08:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by garin
Congrats on the new mount Trevor.
I made a levelling plate for mine and found it helped me overcome some of the frustration in getting the mount level. (in-built level on mine was miles out).
The plate instructions are on this link,
http://members.iinet.net.au/~garin/EQ6plate.pdf
Cheers
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Great idea Garin just a thought though as I don't have the tools to cut timber, if I level the tripod top plate then put the mount on will this work.
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01-09-2008, 08:51 PM
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Widefield wuss
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Caboolture, Australia
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Garin! You bloody ripper!!  what a good idea.. Where do you buy little levels like that? I might make something similar up at work, but out of stainless steel
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02-09-2008, 01:41 PM
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I am going to work tomorrow and make one from 5mm aluminium plate.
Adrian
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02-09-2008, 02:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AdrianF
I am going to work tomorrow and make one from 5mm aluminium plate.
Adrian
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Adrian make a few you could sell them but may I suggest also cutting some 2" and one and a 1/4 holes ll around the edge as we make a good EP holder.
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