heq5pro bubble level mod

[smudgeball]

Hi

Thought I'd share this mod that a member of our astronomy club has made.

Given that the eq5 does not come with a fitted bubble level he was looking for a way to speed up things for club members.

I really think it looks the part.

Regards

Neil

[tingting44]

nice, put me down for one, how much is he selling em for, hell of a handy mod!

[Astro_Baby]

Nice - it really looks good.

[Blackheart]

**CAUTION**

Thanks guys but I need to add a word of caution...

The azimuth adjustment screws on the HEQ5 already 'bite' near the top of the 'stop' on the tripod. 2mm of aluminium actually lifts them dangerously close to the top so even though this little device works really well I can't recommend that others try it. Will need to think about it a little more...

BH

[smudgeball]

I was hoping for some commission on sales

[richyrich_one]

**CAUTION**

Thanks guys but I need to add a word of caution...

The azimuth adjustment screws on the HEQ5 already 'bite' near the top of the 'stop' on the tripod. 2mm of aluminium actually lifts them dangerously close to the top so even though this little device works really well I can't recommend that others try it. Will need to think about it a little more...

BH

Just a thought, how about redesigning it so it could be mounted underneath the tripod head and held in place with the spreader bolt. Much simpler to make too.

[carastro]

Hmmm, food for thought.

Carole