Jason B
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/21/04
Posts: 2070
Loc: Mid-Michigan
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On our 16" LX200, the DEC axis skips when moving North. I plan to take it apart, but wanted to ask a couple of questions. First off, the only accessory on the scope is the dew shield and it does this with or with out it mounted.
Is the DEC axis a spring loaded worm similar to the RA axis?
I had to replace the spring in the RA axis when it did the same thing so I am hoping that is all it is.
Also, does anybody know if the mirror stablizer for the 12" LX200 Classic would work on the 16". It as the hole for the shipping screw in the back just like the 12" (at least it looks like it as I have not removed the plug).
Thanks in advance for your help!
Jason
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Jason
Discovery 12.5" F5 PDHQ
GSO 6" F5 Newt.
Vixen 80mm F8 APO (FL80S)
Vixen GP and Astro-Tech Voyager Mounts
MX 716 and Canon Rebel XT
Volunteer Administrator for Fox Park Observatory
16" and 12" LX200's
10" Meade and Parks Dobs
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Skywatchr
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/03/06
Posts: 1577
Loc: North-Central Pa.
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I don't have a 16 inch, just a 12, but there should be an adjustment screw on the worm assembly to prevent the worm from coming away from the wheel and disengaging from the teeth. It should be adjusted so there is only minimal "play" when you physically pull the worm away from the wheel. It needs a little "play" to take up any runout the wheel may have.
I don't know about the mirror lock bolt, but it should be the same.
Jeff
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On our 16" LX200, the DEC axis skips when moving North. I plan to take it apart, but wanted to ask a couple of questions. First off, the only accessory on the scope is the dew shield and it does this with or with out it mounted.
Is the DEC axis a spring loaded worm similar to the RA axis?
I had to replace the spring in the RA axis when it did the same thing so I am hoping that is all it is.
Also, does anybody know if the mirror stablizer for the 12" LX200 Classic would work on the 16". It as the hole for the shipping screw in the back just like the 12" (at least it looks like it as I have not removed the plug).
Thanks in advance for your help!
Jason
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18" F/5 Home-Built Dob. with Mike Dudley Mirror
Highly Modified Meade DS-16 in Roll Off Roof
6" F/15 Brass w/ D&G Lens on DS-16 Mount
DS-10 10" F/4.5 Newtonian
LXD650, LX200 Classic
Orange Tube C11
DayStar 0.45 with multiple ERFs
Vixen ED80sf
10" LX200 GPS SMT
11x80 Meade, 20x80 Celestron binocs (Japan Made).
Lots of Naglers and 8mm and 13mm Ethos.
Gadgets and parts everywhere.
And a Wife that loves it as much as me!
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snufus
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Reged: 09/10/05
Posts: 379
Loc: Round Rock, TX
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Jason,
The mirror stabilizer should work in the 16''. If you still have that red shipping lock bolt and you know someone with a 12'' Classic that has theirs you could compare them and if they are the same just to be absolutely sure. I still have an extra red shipping lock bolt from one of my prior 12'' Classics I could send you if you want for comparison.
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Best Regards,
Daniel
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Meade 12'' LX200R #1
Meade 12'' LX200R #2
Orion Premium 102ED
William Optics 66SD
William Optics 66ZS
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Celestron CGE #1
Celestron CGE #2
Meade LXD750
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southmike
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 11/22/04
Posts: 2820
Loc: Fayetteville, NC
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not sure about the motor
but about the lock
I can check the package on the bc&F version I have monday.
I am pretty sure it said for 10, 12,and 16
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group scope pic
my refractors
LX200 10"-St120
LX200 8" f6.3-Orion 80ed
LX200 8" f10-Orion 90 Mak setup pic
Meade 102ED LXD650
Sky Watcher 100 ED Triplet prototype
Nexstar 5
etx125
etx70's
Edited by southmike (07/06/08 10:03 AM)
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Jason B
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/21/04
Posts: 2070
Loc: Mid-Michigan
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Thanks for the help guys. Southmike, that would be great if you could look that up for me.
Daniel, let me look in my stuff to see if I still have the shipping bolt from the 16 or the 12. Didn't even think of that! 
Jason
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Jason
Discovery 12.5" F5 PDHQ
GSO 6" F5 Newt.
Vixen 80mm F8 APO (FL80S)
Vixen GP and Astro-Tech Voyager Mounts
MX 716 and Canon Rebel XT
Volunteer Administrator for Fox Park Observatory
16" and 12" LX200's
10" Meade and Parks Dobs
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southmike
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 11/22/04
Posts: 2820
Loc: Fayetteville, NC
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lol , figures I misplaced the the lil guy
I have boxes everywhere..it will turn up though
while I never used it, looks straight forward.
I found a pic for 10's 12, and 16 classics
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group scope pic
my refractors
LX200 10"-St120
LX200 8" f6.3-Orion 80ed
LX200 8" f10-Orion 90 Mak setup pic
Meade 102ED LXD650
Sky Watcher 100 ED Triplet prototype
Nexstar 5
etx125
etx70's
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southmike
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 11/22/04
Posts: 2820
Loc: Fayetteville, NC
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give me some time to dig it up and I can send you a pm with some info.
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group scope pic
my refractors
LX200 10"-St120
LX200 8" f6.3-Orion 80ed
LX200 8" f10-Orion 90 Mak setup pic
Meade 102ED LXD650
Sky Watcher 100 ED Triplet prototype
Nexstar 5
etx125
etx70's
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Jason B
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/21/04
Posts: 2070
Loc: Mid-Michigan
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Thanks. No hurry but I definetly appreciate the help!
Jason
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Jason
Discovery 12.5" F5 PDHQ
GSO 6" F5 Newt.
Vixen 80mm F8 APO (FL80S)
Vixen GP and Astro-Tech Voyager Mounts
MX 716 and Canon Rebel XT
Volunteer Administrator for Fox Park Observatory
16" and 12" LX200's
10" Meade and Parks Dobs
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Jason B
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/21/04
Posts: 2070
Loc: Mid-Michigan
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Mike,
It does fit as I took the one from the 12 and moved it to the 16. Thanks for your help!
Jason
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Jason
Discovery 12.5" F5 PDHQ
GSO 6" F5 Newt.
Vixen 80mm F8 APO (FL80S)
Vixen GP and Astro-Tech Voyager Mounts
MX 716 and Canon Rebel XT
Volunteer Administrator for Fox Park Observatory
16" and 12" LX200's
10" Meade and Parks Dobs
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