I am starting to home in on this issue. Here is a link to my analysis page where you can see: 1. images from ST-10XME on TMB80 w/.8x at 387fl -- tracked and...
Hi Michael, That's true regarding the focusers and potential flexure. Any focuser or adapter that uses clamping-style attachment can introduce flexure into...
Hi Wade, What I am talking about is the actual drawtube slop that is present, even with roller bearing sliders on the drawtube cylinder. I have found that by...
That's how I do it also. I use rigid screw down extensions to keep the drawtube racked inward as far as possible. This helps reduce the flexure too, as you...
This adapter provides 2000VRMS signal and ground isolation between the Gemini and your computer. It is also RoHS compliant and can be shipped to Europe. You...
I have had a persistant problem with motor failures. The latest is the dec motor (mine are the RJ style motor). Makes kind of a grinding or rough sound when...
Unfortunately, this is my primary problem with the Gemini system as a whole. The motors sometimes don't seem as robust as we would like them to be. I have...
I have been told by Scott that the new motors that are supplied with the Titan mounts are much better. They are 11 or 12 pole motors (??) verses the 3 poles...
I bought the mount used (I believe it is a 2002 model) and did much research on this site to make sure it was properly adjusted. I do have the Pyramid power...
Don't know if you can buy one of the Titan motors off the shelf from Losmandy or not, and if it is compatible. Scott does not have any new or rebuilt...
The motors are completely compatable. They have the same bolt holes, an use the same encoder. They are 11 (maybe12 ??) pole motors instead of the 3 poles that...
I'm not well versed enough about electric motors to know what advantages an 11~12 pole motor has over the standard motors that came on my MI-250, could you...
Hi group, I thought I would ask here before I put this up on astromart, I am selling my Robin Casady counter weight shaft and am asking $100 plus actual...
Does anyone have outline drawings of the MI-250? I'm planning an observatory and would like to draw in the MI at the limit of it's swings to ensure adequate...
I bit the proverbial bullet and ordered a pair of Titan motors from Scott. I've come to the realization that without motors driving the mount, you get a whole...
In 2 years the only motor problem I had was a DEC motor lag. Turns out I had moved some things and forgot to rebalance, since then no other issues. Of course...
Hi Gang I am a perspective buyer of the MI-250 I have a 14" LX200 in my domed backyard observatory. The scope is 67 lbs. I do not intent to load it up with...
I seriously doubt that the 14" is too big for the MI250. I have loaded over 80 lbs on mine and saw no issues from that weight. Mike ... [Non-text portions of...
Hello Peter.... You will have no problem at all carrying the C-14 on the MI-250 mount; it is nearly optimal for it. As always, make sure that the scope is...
I have also operated successfully with +70lb loads. I would suggest, as Larry recommends, slow your slewing down to the 500 range when you get the mount....
I second what Michael says. I have also loaded my MI-250 to over 80 lbs. but, at Larry's recommendation, I limited my slew speed to the 400 range. Make sure...
And the MI-250 is one of those few. Over the last several weeks I've had camera problems, scope problems, cable problems, battery problems... you name it. The...
Hi All, I am trying to contact a gentleman by the name of Chris Hayes. I have a base assembly that was sent to me for modification on his behalf however I...
Larry - There are three Chris Hayes listed under user profiles on Astromart. I believe they are all the same person, living in central Texas. Keep up the...
Hi Peter, I bought Mike Cook's MI-250, and I wasn't aware of any issues he had with load. It carried a C14, CN-212 8.3" Tak and a Sky90II with no problem. I...
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