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The bolts on the top are likely to be 1/4" photo thread, the M6 used for the dovetail below. If you have any photo thread bolts/adapters you can use those to test fit before ordering the bolts, but hopefully FLO will advise.

I hope you went for the 'clouds not included version'. 🙂

SVBony do an all inclusive shipping, vat & customs price. I normally pay by credit card in these instances and if I was charged extra on top of the price I paid I'd expect either SVBony or the credit card company to refund that.

I have the RTC90 and bought an extra plate for it. One is for the AM5 and another for the Dwarf/Seestar/Solarquest. When I needed to add the option for my heavy Alt/Az Sabre mount I used the bowl instead of buying another plate and it works well. The Sabre sits on a Geoptik EQ6/5 adapter and the bowl is under that, all tightens up nicely and makes the RTC90 a plug & play tripod for me.

Possibly a reason for moving on from the Evolution mount is the desire to use EQ mode. I sold my Evolution setup as I was down-sizing to a refractor/AM5 setup. The 8" HD scope sold first and the mount went to a friend who later sold it but said that was a regret. Mine also used the Celestron Starsense Camera so setup was easy and allowed the use of astro apps, I don't like handsets so much. It's better than the Nexstar SE mounts (imo).

I've got the Fusion 260 loaded will have a bash at the videos and see if I can get to grips with it. Thanks all.

I'll have a look to see if a novice like me can use it.

This is a simple example, possibly easy for those used to CAD programs but a pain to do in Tinkercad. This is a random one off the internet not one of mine.

Have you come across a generator for creating hobby boxes with lids? I find it difficult using tinkercad to get bevelled/rounded edges without creating & aligning 'inverse objects' to 'trim' the corners/edges?

From the log it seems to be checking for an existing version which is not found. That's fine as not everyone would need a full install when only an update is required. I trust you are not trying to install from the zip file (after clicking on it) as it most setups need the files to be unzipped for the install process.

Possibly as FLO have the double clamps as standard but worth checking RVO for the price of theirs with the double clamp too.

The UNI-18 with flat-plate and 3/8" x 14mm I would expect. Last one on the FLO list of UNI-18 types. If you are going to get it from FLO then you can always double check it before ordering.

I'm just trying to let new buyers know what they should be getting now and not an older model (if one was on sale). It was the new AM5 that piqued my interest on the differences on the AM3 - as an AM5 owner I'd not looked at the AM3 in any detail. Hopefully, all AM3 sold now will have the same features (just lacking the AM5N power point relocation).

I'm not saying there is a new version just released. So you have the 3rd iteration based on the images I've seen. Have a look at the images on FLO (and elsewhere), particularly the ones from ZWO and you can find it with/without the AZ levers and with/without Bluetooth. Of course it could mean that the images predate the first launched AM3 and only the 3rd iteration is being sold.

Interesting to note some of the changes made to the AM3: New Bluetooth button Improved Azimuth (no locking levers) Alt scale From pictures I've seen that makes the 3rd iteration of the AM3, perhaps the next will get the power port changes on the new AM5. If I am correct the first had Az locking levers, the second lost the locking levers and the third added the Bluetooth button. So anyone looking to buy the AM3 should check the for the Bluetooth button.

Interesting to note that some of these changes had already been made to the AM3: New Bluetooth button Improved Azimuth (no locking levers) Alt scale From pictures I've seen that makes the 3rd iteration of the AM3 perhaps the next will get the power port changes. If I am correct the first had Az locking levers, the second lost the locking levers and the third added the Bluetooth button. So anyone looking to buy the AM3 should check the for the Bluetooth button. And f course why would anyone not go for the latest AM5 model unless older version was discounted.

Yes, you need to enable the server feature. I have used this extensively at work before I retired and use a Win 11 laptop to connect to a Win 11 Pro server for home as well.

Any windows version can use the MS Remote Desktop Connection (the client) but only Windows Pro can run the MS Remote Server (the server). Though you can install other server software and clients.

Lucky you with the SVBony free gift. Mine was an XXXL t-shirt (not my size and not too small before anyone says).

That would be rediculous. People (possibly Peter Piper) prefer purple painted piers providing perfect procedural polar alignment.

I seem to recall that some Android users needed to give permission for the app to save on the phone. Perhaps the phone upgrade reset permissions.

Yes I just updated my Android to check, I get 1.20.0 direct from ZWO as a download and he same from PlayStore. My IOS is 1.20.1 All a bit moot what with the weather at present and me be 'under the weather' would not be in a position to do much anyway.

I thought the latest version of the app was 1.20.1 released 3 days ago as a fix to the 1.20.0 issues. FYI You can see the app details by tapping the 'me' icon at the bottom right of the app, then the settings (cog) at the top right of the screen and choosing the 'About' option on the next screen. The 'What's Fresh' option shows the changes made in the updates.

I don't have these issues being a refractor user but I did see this video from Cuiv the lazy geek which may interest some of you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj-gDFrYnG8

Before buying anything why not try this: See if the green dovetail fits on to the top of the OTA ring if you have the correct bolts Remove the finder shoe from the focuser (you can always put it back, but as someone mentioned it will not likely leave a hole all thru) See if the finder shoe fits on the green dovetail - looks like a single screw to connect it.