Fitting a losmandy dovetail to exos-2 gt #EXOS2
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Ram Bache
Hi Friends thank you
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Wes Mcdonald
Ram:
Well, you could bolt a vixen dovetail to the Losmandy dovetail, that would be the cheapest. I replaced the EXOS2 puck with one made by ADM for (I think) a CG5 that fits nicely and has mounting holes that accept a Losmandy sized saddle. But that whole rig will cost you lots of money. If the losmandy bar is replaceable on your scope you can also buy a Vixen and just replace it. Wes. -- Wes, Southport NC EXos2-GT PMC-8, iExos 100 ES ED 127, 10" LX200GPS+wedge, Astro-Tech 8" Newt, ETX-90, 60mm no-name guide scope ~ 260mm FL Polemaster, Orion ST-80 and SAG, ZWO 290MM, D5300 astro modified Nina, Bootcamped Mac Mini control computer, RDP to iMAC 110 amp hour lead acid deep discharge battery for field power Electrical Engineer, Retired
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Ram Bache
Wes Thank you. I will take the cheaper route as you suggested Regards Ram
On Oct 11, 2021, at 12:19, Wes Mcdonald <wesmcd6@...> wrote:
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Ram: The next mid-range price option is and ADM D to V converter that fits into your existing Vixen saddle that coverts Vixen to Losmandy. The most expensive option is to replace the Vixen assembly on the mount with an ADM DV assembly which would give you access to both Vixen and Losmandy connections. This option is requires some technical skill because you have to remove the DEC motor along with the Vixen assembly. The ADM replacement does require drilling or filing to widen the slot to remount the DEC motor in order to use the existing bolts. I chose the last option because I personally do not trust saddle connections that use screws for a large scope.
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Ram Bache
Jennifer Thank you for the three options and the recommendation as well I am going to take the option 1 for now until I get some experience. Regards Ram
On Oct 12, 2021, at 09:54, Jennifer Shelly via groups.io <drunkendogg@...> wrote:
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