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I've only ever used it like that, it's an easy was to disengage the mount from the tripod using a small 'lever' (AKA a 5mm allen key or handy screwdriver).
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Mine isn't threaded. And for what it's worth, the image text Google Translates as "service hall" 🤷♂️.
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No it works really smoothly, doesn't catch on undercuts (although you have to loosen it slightly more than you would otherwise, maybe ½ a turn extra?) and holds straight barrels perfectly well. If you're going to try it, just trim very conservatively and test as you go. You don't need to remove very much.
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AZ-GTi plate for Tak clamshell (or anything else with 2 x 35mm spaced M8)
jadcx replied to jadcx's topic in DIY Astronomer
I’m happy to share the design file, although I can’t work out if that’s possible (or find the file) on mobile. It might be attached. AZ-GTi Tak Plate-Chamfer.step -
Does it count if I didn't actually make it myself? I did actually try, but my Dremel just wasn't up to it 😂. I wanted to fit a Tak clamshell to my AZ-GTi. Previously I was using the excellent ADM clamp from FLO, but seeing how I only ever use my little Tak in a variety of configurations, I liked the idea of a permanent fixed clamshell. I drew up the design using FreeCAD and then had it machined by Geomiq.
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Takahashi FC-76 First Light Report
jadcx replied to Commanderfish's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Actually they come up relatively regularly, albeit at a low overall rate. And usually it seems because of upgrading to a bigger Tak 😁. I can't imagine how anyone falls into that pattern... 😳 -
Electronic focus control, but still with manual option
jadcx replied to jadcx's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
It looks like a belt option is the way forwards then... On the little Tak there are limited mounting options, so I may have to create something custom to mount a stepper motor which i can control via the Pegasus box when imaging, and be enough out of the way when going visual. -
Electronic focus control, but still with manual option
jadcx replied to jadcx's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Yes - it's the power requirement I'm trying to avoid for manual use. As a 'grab and go' and easy travel option, I don't want to need power. -
Electronic focus control, but still with manual option
jadcx replied to jadcx's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Yeah - maybe I'm over complicating it. I have a Pegasus power box which includes a stepper driver, so was imaging I could use that for the imaging control, but maybe there's a simpler solution. -
Electronic focus control, but still with manual option
jadcx replied to jadcx's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Thanks - I looked at the the Pegasus Focus Cube as that has a similar function, but I'm hoping to not require a power supply for the manual use.