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I had to pop out for a couple of hours around lunch-time, and inevitably a parcel was delivered while I was out. On my return I found this behind my front door.   I've no idea how this

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Nothing more interesting at the moment than a dedicated set of good quality USB cables for the kit; I've had a headache with a job I got called in to "fix" (after being installed by some so called experts), and the culprit was a tuppence-ha'penny USB cable that any sensible person wouldn't charge the phone with, let alone use as a power/serial connector.  Didn't want that risk with the rig when I'm finally let out at night again.

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1 hour ago, Dean Hale said:

Arrived yesterday however i was at the Pub after a long absence. ASIAIR dovetail clamp and a power cable. The clamp is well made but i feel a tad overpriced by ZWO. 

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Snap!..I got the power cable earlier this week...you can't go wrong with Lynx products :thumbsup:

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1 hour ago, callisto said:

Snap!..I got the power cable earlier this week...you can't go wrong with Lynx products :thumbsup:

Yes it's really nice product, so nice i'm going to buy another. Didn't think i'd ever type words expressing awe for a cable .

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3 hours ago, Dean Hale said:

Arrived yesterday however i was at the Pub after a long absence. ASIAIR dovetail clamp and a power cable. The clamp is well made but i feel a tad overpriced by ZWO. 

 

You been at the pub since yesterday???
 

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On 01/05/2021 at 14:49, Ags said:

I needed to dive deep into my bits box for some tube rings to create room between the finder EP and the scope EP, but now I think it looks awesome!

Looks great!

How does the mount work out with all the weight on one side? Considering picking this mount up to add to my travel kit, I suspect the payload will be about ~3kg. 

Also, what tripod are you using? I'm also looking for something sturdy but that packs up to about 30-45cm. 

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I am not sure yet how well the TS travel mount will cope with the additional load, I'll let you know when I get a chance to use it. Hoping to upgrade to an AZ5 soon though.

The tripod is an Artcise 60C. Very solid and ulta light, being carbon fiber.

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14 hours ago, Ags said:

I am not sure yet how well the TS travel mount will cope with the additional load, I'll let you know when I get a chance to use it. Hoping to upgrade to an AZ5 soon though.

The tripod is an Artcise 60C. Very solid and ulta light, being carbon fiber.

Great, thanks! 

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On 02/05/2021 at 09:25, Dean Hale said:

Arrived yesterday however i was at the Pub after a long absence. ASIAIR dovetail clamp and a power cable. The clamp is well made but i feel a tad overpriced by ZWO. 

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22 hours ago, callisto said:

Snap!..I got the power cable earlier this week...you can't go wrong with Lynx products :thumbsup:

 

21 hours ago, Dean Hale said:

Yes it's really nice product, so nice i'm going to buy another. Didn't think i'd ever type words expressing awe for a cable .

These cables are not exactly cheap but recently I too have bought two of them and they are great.
So nice in the colder months that they are still as flexible as ever and they just ooze quality.

Steve

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22 hours ago, badhex said:

How does the mount work out with all the weight on one side?

I am pushing the limits of the TS travel mount/60C tripod with the setup (a wide, one-sided load of 3.5 kgs). Viewing the Double Double last night at 200x, vibrations took 2 seconds to dampen.

The setup is still functional but I am going to try an AZ5 next month. Hopefully the issue is in the travel mount not the tripod.

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3 hours ago, Ags said:

I am pushing the limits of the TS travel mount/60C tripod with the setup (a wide, one-sided load of 3.5 kgs). Viewing the Double Double last night at 200x, vibrations took 2 seconds to dampen.

The setup is still functional but I am going to try an AZ5 next month. Hopefully the issue is in the travel mount not the tripod.

Hi Ags, I have the AZT6 also, but use a 1.4 kg counterweight. I mount a 80mm f7 or a MAK127 successfully with binoviewers & other accessories. It’s a very good travel mount especially when balanced.

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5 hours ago, Ags said:

I am pushing the limits of the TS travel mount/60C tripod with the setup (a wide, one-sided load of 3.5 kgs).

 

2 hours ago, Sky-searcher said:

I have the AZT6 also, but use a 1.4 kg counterweight

That was actually what I was going to ask - I understood that the mount could be set up with a counterweight for heavier loads. Sounds like it works well @Sky-searcher, what brand/model counterweight are you using? Also what tripod? 

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19 minutes ago, badhex said:

 

That was actually what I was going to ask - I understood that the mount could be set up with a counterweight for heavier loads. Sounds like it works well @Sky-searcher, what brand/model counterweight are you using? Also what tripod? 

Hi badhex, I had a 20mm bar with 10mm thread, so put a 12mm adapter on. I use a IOptron 1.4kg weight. The tripod is a fotomate vt 2900. All makes for a good lightweight grab & go. Thanks Andy 

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12 hours ago, Dantooine said:

Hello... you are cute 😊 

Lovely eyepiece you have there, the Delos range are probably the best balance between quality, field of view and weight, in the TeleVue stable 👍

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1 hour ago, paul mc c said:

Delivered today, nice 4" ed, with nice add ons, lovely machines off axis guider and nice finder, the focuser is a monster, well pleased. 

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That’s a beauty 👍

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