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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
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Don, Glad it worked out. Interested to know if you have any binding issues with all the backlash taken out. Also, I had the same issue not being able to turn the screw on the worm gear bearing block.
Don, Glad it worked out. Interested to know if you have any binding issues with all the backlash taken out. Also, I had the same issue not being able to turn the screw on the worm gear bearing block.
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Hughes Thompson
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I just guess this is a 'feature'..... I have so much grinding noise that I am going to adjust as much of that out and see where backlash falls. Honestly, the screw at the
Thanks for the feedback guys. I just guess this is a 'feature'..... I have so much grinding noise that I am going to adjust as much of that out and see where backlash falls. Honestly, the screw at the
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
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Regarding ra backlash Ra is always driven in one direction. Guiding does not reverse the ra it merely slows it down or speeds it up. The point is a bit of backlash in ra is not a problem in fact. Dec
Regarding ra backlash Ra is always driven in one direction. Guiding does not reverse the ra it merely slows it down or speeds it up. The point is a bit of backlash in ra is not a problem in fact. Dec
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Wes Mcdonald
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
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Guys, All I've seen of the iExos-100 is Alex's video and a few pix, but as far as I can tell, the gear adjustment concept will be the same as the EXOS2. Yes, ring gear vs wheel gear and all that, but
Guys, All I've seen of the iExos-100 is Alex's video and a few pix, but as far as I can tell, the gear adjustment concept will be the same as the EXOS2. Yes, ring gear vs wheel gear and all that, but
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Robert Hoskin
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
#VIDEO
Don, I have had a similar problem trying to get my iEXOS-100 RA axis adjusted. When I got my mount a couple of months ago it had a some backlash in RA so I adjusted it following the YouTube video. Aft
Don, I have had a similar problem trying to get my iEXOS-100 RA axis adjusted. When I got my mount a couple of months ago it had a some backlash in RA so I adjusted it following the YouTube video. Aft
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Hughes Thompson
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
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Yeah, I have that same issue I think. There is one spot that grinds. It'll work fine then it starts grinding again. I think I figured out that there must be some asymmetry in the large gear. Either th
Yeah, I have that same issue I think. There is one spot that grinds. It'll work fine then it starts grinding again. I think I figured out that there must be some asymmetry in the large gear. Either th
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Doug Walker
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
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Hi Jerry and Tyler: I took Doug's suggestion and looked at the comments at the end of the YT video regarding backlash adjustment I spent around 2 hours trying to find the sweet spot and I cannot. Eith
Hi Jerry and Tyler: I took Doug's suggestion and looked at the comments at the end of the YT video regarding backlash adjustment I spent around 2 hours trying to find the sweet spot and I cannot. Eith
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
#VIDEO
Hi Doug: Will do. Don
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
#VIDEO
I had the same issue. Read the video comments. ---- From: Don <donsinger@...> -- Sent: 11/16/20 - 17:17 ----
I had the same issue. Read the video comments. ---- From: Don <donsinger@...> -- Sent: 11/16/20 - 17:17 ----
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Doug Walker
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
#VIDEO
Hi Tyler: Just sent you an email. Got thge response "Your message wasn't delivered because the recipient's mailbox is undergoing maintenance and can't accept messages now. Please try resending the mes
Hi Tyler: Just sent you an email. Got thge response "Your message wasn't delivered because the recipient's mailbox is undergoing maintenance and can't accept messages now. Please try resending the mes
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#iEXOS-100
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Don, Can you send me a email with your Information and i would like to take a look at the mount if you don't mind. My email is Tyler@...
Don, Can you send me a email with your Information and i would like to take a look at the mount if you don't mind. My email is Tyler@...
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Tyler Bowman - Explore Scientific Customer Service
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
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Hi Jerry: Hope you see this post. No joy. The video makes is look easy, and it should be. I loosened the 3mm and 5/64" screws to make sure the worm was seated firmly against the main RA gear, before I
Hi Jerry: Hope you see this post. No joy. The video makes is look easy, and it should be. I loosened the 3mm and 5/64" screws to make sure the worm was seated firmly against the main RA gear, before I
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#iEXOS-100
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Thanks a lot Wes. It's great to know ES has trust in its customers to assist them to correct known issues. For me, that is a first for mount vendors. Kudos to ES and much appreciated Off to the garage
Thanks a lot Wes. It's great to know ES has trust in its customers to assist them to correct known issues. For me, that is a first for mount vendors. Kudos to ES and much appreciated Off to the garage
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
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HI Don, Thank you very much for you purchase and you patience in receiving it. I am sorry you have this adjustment issue. Here is a video that our Director of Quality Control made to show customers ho
HI Don, Thank you very much for you purchase and you patience in receiving it. I am sorry you have this adjustment issue. Here is a video that our Director of Quality Control made to show customers ho
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Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
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New iexos 100 Dec Slop
#iEXOS-100
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I just received a brand new iexos 100 mount after several months on order. After assembling it and having both the RA and DEC clutches engaged, I noticed that the Dec axis has a lot of slop. When I ge
I just received a brand new iexos 100 mount after several months on order. After assembling it and having both the RA and DEC clutches engaged, I noticed that the Dec axis has a lot of slop. When I ge
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User Manual for Android version of ExploreStars?
#ExploreStars
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If you have a tablet this is all easy. You set your rate down to 3 or maybe 2. Then you hover your finger over an arrow and look through the eyepiece then press the button a short stab. Mount moves. C
If you have a tablet this is all easy. You set your rate down to 3 or maybe 2. Then you hover your finger over an arrow and look through the eyepiece then press the button a short stab. Mount moves. C
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Wes Mcdonald
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User Manual for Android version of ExploreStars?
#ExploreStars
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I’m in for the same reason. It’s very difficult to center an object looking back an forth between the eyepiece and computer, especially when you have to contort your body to be able to look through th
I’m in for the same reason. It’s very difficult to center an object looking back an forth between the eyepiece and computer, especially when you have to contort your body to be able to look through th
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User Manual for Android version of ExploreStars?
#ExploreStars
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We already offer a mount with a traditional hand controller https://explorescientificusa.com/products/fl-exos-2-goto-eq-mount
We already offer a mount with a traditional hand controller https://explorescientificusa.com/products/fl-exos-2-goto-eq-mount
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Jerry Hubbell - Explore Scientific VP Engineering
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User Manual for Android version of ExploreStars?
#ExploreStars
#Android
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Hi All, When I used ExploreStars for scope movement, I found using the “compass rose” as an easier alternative to the up/down/left/right buttons. With just a little practice, you can keep your finger
Hi All, When I used ExploreStars for scope movement, I found using the “compass rose” as an easier alternative to the up/down/left/right buttons. With just a little practice, you can keep your finger
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Harry
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User Manual for Android version of ExploreStars?
#ExploreStars
#Android
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Hi All, I will also purchase a hand controller if you want to make one. I'm doing visual astronomy. It is really a necessity for slewing around the moon and other objects. The iPad controls force you
Hi All, I will also purchase a hand controller if you want to make one. I'm doing visual astronomy. It is really a necessity for slewing around the moon and other objects. The iPad controls force you
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