CGEM DX 1100 HD Balance Issues in DEC

[dynamo]

Seems my set up is heavy in the EP area?

Please refer to attached picture.

I have the OTA assembly all the way forward and still cannot get the tube parallel to the ground while attempting to balance in DEC.

I removed the guide scope, thinking that was my issue but didn't help.

Any suggestions welcome...

[beamish]

You may want to consider something along these lines

D Series Counterweight

[Merlin66]

Either additional counterweights at the front of the dovetail..the "safety stop" screws can be removed, they are 1/4" unc and used to mount a small weight. You could also remove the rear screw and slide the OTA a little further forward.

I'd also recommend fitting a safety clamp to the dovetail, makes it 100% easier and safer to fit the OTA to the mount.

[dynamo]

You may want to consider something along these lines

D Series Counterweight

Thanks Beamish, great info!

Either additional counterweights at the front of the dovetail..the "safety stop" screws can be removed, they are 1/4" unc and used to mount a small weight. You could also remove the rear screw and slide the OTA a little further forward.

I'd also recommend fitting a safety clamp to the dovetail, makes it 100% easier and safer to fit the OTA to the mount.

Thanks to you as well, Merlin66.

I must ask, however, what a "safety clamp" is?

I like the sounds of it but am not sure what I'm looking for in your picture, if one is in fact in your picture?

Cheers,

dynamo.

[Merlin66]

On the image above, just to the left of the orange saddle you can see a clamp which sits on the Losmandy dovetail. I Can open the saddle "jaws" and drop the dovetail in; the scope then sits against the clamp block while I do up the clamps...I don't have to support the weight of the OTA - just keep it steady. Much much easier...and safer.

It's available from astrodevelopments.

M3 Losmandy Dovetail Safety Clamp -Astrodevelopments (Home page -Astrodevelopments)

[dynamo]

On the image above, just to the left of the orange saddle you can see a clamp which sits on the Losmandy dovetail. I Can open the saddle "jaws" and drop the dovetail in; the scope then sits against the clamp block while I do up the clamps...I don't have to support the weight of the OTA - just keep it steady. Much much easier...and safer.

It's available from astrodevelopments.

M3 Losmandy Dovetail Safety Clamp -Astrodevelopments (Home page -Astrodevelopments)

Very slick, thanks for sharing Merlin66.

The link seems to be down.

I wonder if there are any suppliers in Canada or the US?