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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. -
Electronic focus control, but still with manual option
jadcx replied to jadcx's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
I’ve seen that on the Moonlite, but not on anything else. It would be a great option though. -
I want to be able to image with my FS(Q)-60/76, which in principle is fine. However, focussing with adequate precision is at best, quite taxing. The obvious solution seems to be an electronic focus drive. But I also want to retain a fully manual visual option. So how can I achieve this? Is it possible?
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Starcharts for at the telescope
jadcx replied to wibblefish's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
I have the Plus version, when you select an object, you can then open the context menu (tap the Selection option in the bottom bar/menu) and then 'Measure from. You can then select another object and see the angle and distance. -
I have no idea about future SW plans, but I regularly see people loading the AZ-GTi beyond 5kg using a counterweight, and seemingly without any significant issues.
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The RACI sale to @wulfrun above didn't quite cover my pre-emptive ordering of this, but it arrived today anyway.
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Show us your Berlebach product
jadcx replied to JeremyS's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Is that the More Blue Carbon Fibre Half Pillar? It looks great with that grey Report - I think I need one -
Takahashi FC-100 and FC-76 advice
jadcx replied to Commanderfish's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
The rings look great - so whenever you want to sell the clamshell... -
Starcharts for at the telescope
jadcx replied to wibblefish's topic in Getting Started General Help and Advice
I've just had this printed (A3) and it's pretty great for ~£20 (I used https://www.doxdirect.com A3, 130gsm satin paper). -
Picadilly Circus 2015 - ahhh, I barely remember it.
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Takahashi FC-76 First Light Report
jadcx replied to Commanderfish's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
What a great write-up for your new scope. I’ve found that this little Tak (and the even tinier FS-60) feel as though they punch far above their weight.