Mounting Encoders on AstroSlew I

jermng · Post by **jermng** » Wed May 02, 2007 12:22 am

Hi,

Does anyone know if encoders for the Giro II mount can be fitted on the AstroSlew I?

That would be an interesting option.

river · Post by **river** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:03 am

hmm... if you are ok with the cost, why not buy a Sky Scout and stick it next to your finder? Then you have less work to do...

neoterryjoe · Post by **neoterryjoe** » Wed May 02, 2007 11:57 am

[quote="river"]hmm... if you are ok with the cost, why not buy a Sky Scout and stick it next to your finder? Then you have less work to do...[/quote]

I heard that the skyscout would not work when near metallic objects, else mounting accessories on scopes for skyscout would have been available long ago. I think it has a built-in compass. You can ask bergkamp to clarify.

Post by **acc** » Wed May 02, 2007 12:19 pm

I very much doubt that the SkyScout has solution resolution to act as a digital setting circle.

jermng · Post by **jermng** » Wed May 02, 2007 12:22 pm

I heard that the skyscout would not work when near metallic objects, else mounting accessories on scopes for skyscout would have been available long ago. I think it has a built-in compass.

Yeah, that's one of the reasons I'm not jumping on the Skyscout wagon yet.

Anyway, anyone know if the diameters of both axis on the Giro and AstroSlew are the same or similar?

river · Post by **river** » Wed May 02, 2007 2:17 pm

That give you a reason to buy carbon fiber OTA .. haha

Yes, the resolution of such magnetic + tilt sensor device are lower compare to usual digital setting circle, the strong selling point is no wiring, portable and easy. if you need higher resolution for your larger scope then skyscout if not for you.

The Nexstar SE Single arm mount on another posting is very attracting...

jermng · Post by **jermng** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:20 pm

HAHA .. I did consider that, but since already so many pple eyeing it, I didn't bother.

yanyewkay · Post by **yanyewkay** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:40 pm

you can make the move and seal the deal first

Bergkamp_ · Post by **Bergkamp_** » Wed May 02, 2007 7:02 pm

hmm.. funny thing.. when i place the skyscout wif the scope.. no horseshoe come out.. means.. no interference.. i also dun know y..

river · Post by **river** » Wed May 02, 2007 7:38 pm

yes, I think it should be no problem with aluminium OTA