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Old 30-01-2005, 09:02 PM
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Yes, no my scope is better than your scope stuff. Just experiences and questions answered thanks. Remember not everyone has the same sense of humour.

Just acting in my official capacity, I don't want to stiffle conversation, but just remember the rule. Be nice.
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Old 30-01-2005, 09:43 PM
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Perhaps a thread on the pros and cons of sct's vs dobs could be interesting.
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Old 30-01-2005, 09:46 PM
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Nothing wrong with Dobs. I wish at times I had some thing with appature that I could just throw outside during those brief 30 min intervals of clear sky we've been experiencing.
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Old 30-01-2005, 10:25 PM
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That might work Geoff, though we will have to watch it quite closely. I know everyone here is cool, but I have seen this sort of thing turn into a slinging match.

However, if you think it will be constructive, then lets get it happening. Got plenty to gripe about my scope, even though I thick it is a good scope.
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Old 30-01-2005, 10:36 PM
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Let's start with something that should be easy to fix.

That dumb idea of having a power lead connection that sticks straight out for about 5 cm to get caught up in the handcontroller and microfocuser leads. My connection is nearly snapped off after only 4 months of intermittent use. Anyone got any ideas of how to fix that.

Fixes that an electonic brick could uses please, well maybe not quite but you get the idea.

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Old 30-01-2005, 10:58 PM
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Me personally I would simply tape it into position, so that it goes down and held away from the handbox lead. As for rewiring, you go me there, don't like power and it don't like me. You could also try using velcro fixed permanantly in place and then just velcro you lead on setup.
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Old 30-01-2005, 11:39 PM
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The problem I'm having is that the area I've circled is rigid and flexes very little. The only flex is where the end of the lead cover joins the plug. This is the part that has me concerned. Apart from the fact that the coil leads of the handbox and microfocuser are stretching and losing their "springyness". Is there a right angled plug I can replace the existing plug with?

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Old 30-01-2005, 11:59 PM
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You could try at Dick smiths, they have all sort of plugs. Only thing with the rewire is to make sure that the centre is positive (I think). You need to check with your local dealer for the exact polarity. Its not that hard, just some soldering and thats it. You just need to get the right plug.
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Old 31-01-2005, 12:19 AM
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I tried "Dick's" but no luck. I've only just though of it, but I might give the Electrical Techs at work (TAFE) and see what they can do for me. If nothing else they should have heaps of catalogues that I can browse through to see what's available.

Maybe I can drop Don a line at Bintel where I bought it from. I'm sure i'm not the first to experience this.
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Old 31-01-2005, 12:38 PM
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Paul.....

My connection isn't as bad as your's......the flexible part is very short and doesn't get in the way.......I did however just purchase a 12v connection from Jaycar that cost $7 that hooks upto my 12 volt battery pack through the cigaret lighter. Here

I have tested it and it seems ok....and yes the center is positive.
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Old 31-01-2005, 12:54 PM
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Thanks Tony. I wonder if they have a right angled connector? Time for a bit of a peruse of the Jaycar site I think
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Hi Guys, 1ponders, *JAYCAR*.part #PP-0515.(Right angled female DCPlug). 2.5mm diam. part #PP-0514.(ditto). 2.1mm diam.
A piece of equipment that IS necessary is a DIGITAL multi meter. These can be purchased for as little as $15.00.Have a look at QM-1520.
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Old 02-02-2005, 09:19 AM
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Cheers thanks Rajah
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Old 02-02-2005, 09:59 PM
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Hey everyone! Just to let you know my "baby" arrived yesterday - a brand new 10 " LX200GPS UHTC!

I opened the big white Meade box with my wife and three kids watching. There was a collective gasp of amazement when we all saw just how beautiful (and big) "she" is...by the way, is it usual to give one's scope a name?....I tempted to give "her" one...

How's the weather been, you ask? Yesterday, just when I had finished putting her together it started to rain. Pelted down pretty much all night! Today- we had a sunny day in Sydney until late afternoon when a torrential downpour with hail etc came down. Our garage suffered minor flooding. It is true what they say....it really does rain for days after you get a telescope. There are some gaps opening upin the clouds but I am very cautious about how wet and spongey the ground is, and I might wait until tomorrow night. I would hate to have a disaster and drop the scope! In the meantime I am learning how everything works. The autostar suite is simply awesome. I can't wait to put it to use.

Iceman, you'll have to give me bell and arrange to drop by soon!

Rodstar

PS My tongue was planted firmly in my cheek when I made the comment about Dobs. . The 20" Dob I recently looked through was mighty fine!
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Old 02-02-2005, 10:12 PM
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Woo Hoo Way ta go Rod. Gorgeous isn't it. Very happy for you Rod. How far up the central coast are you.? Will you be dragging clouds away from here?
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Old 02-02-2005, 10:31 PM
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Good stuff Rod, welcome to the club and the new bank account. If you don't know what this means you soon will.
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Old 02-02-2005, 11:10 PM
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Thanks Paul R & Paul H. I'm near Gosford...don't think that will help you Paul R.

Yes, the scope is a thing of rare beauty. So solid, well made, accurate, the ultimate toy! Will let you know how I get on.

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Old 03-02-2005, 12:23 PM
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Great stuff Rod

You will love this scope

If you have any problems don't hesitate to ask

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Old 03-02-2005, 12:26 PM
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Awesome Rod, so it was you that brought the storms to Sydney/Central Coast yesterday!

Looks like it should be clear tonight, maybe a bit windy though. Should be ok for a first light though, let us know how it goes!

And i'll definitely pop over maybe next week, and we'll go out next weekend. I'm taking Jacob to the Koolang Observatory next Saturday night (12th) - are you up for another trip?

Maybe we could go to Mangrove Mountain on the friday night, it's new moon weekend after all!
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Old 03-02-2005, 01:08 PM
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Hey Rod,

I have a Dobsonian mount for an LX200GPS!


Want it?
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