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Markls
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Losmandy Digital Drive Uses
#3042749 - 04/14/09 02:30 AM
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I have a Celestron/Losmandy Digital Drive that was removed for a Gemini upgrade. If I wanted to use this on another mount setup, what other mounts can this be used on?
Someone asked me this question and I have no idea. I appreciate your experience in this matter.
Thanks,
Mark
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Kaizu
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Re: Losmandy Digital Drive Uses
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#3042772 - 04/14/09 03:11 AM
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I have the digital drive, it remained when I updated my G11 to Gemini. I'm going to use it on my home made fork mount. The Losmandy worm gear turns 1r/ 4minutes and the home made turns 1r/ 2min, so I have to put a 2:1 reducer between the digital drive and the worm gear. I dont know, if there is any commercial mount where the worm gear turns 1r/ 4min. as Losmandy (and which don't already have a drive) .
Kaizu
Edited by Kaizu (04/14/09 03:12 AM)
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jrcrilly
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Re: Losmandy Digital Drive Uses
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#3042938 - 04/14/09 07:48 AM
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I have a Celestron/Losmandy Digital Drive that was removed for a Gemini upgrade. If I wanted to use this on another mount setup, what other mounts can this be used on?
If it was on a GM8 or a CI-700, then it's rigged for a 180 tooth worm gear. If it was on a G11, then it's rigged for a 360 tooth worm gear.
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Cotts
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Re: Losmandy Digital Drive Uses
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#3044107 - 04/14/09 07:31 PM
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Parallel to the above question: I will be installing my new Gemini System and motors on my G11 later this month when they arrive from Losmandy. My question is: Do the old motors and drive controller have any market value or should I sell them at all?
Dave, Toronto
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jrcrilly
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Re: Losmandy Digital Drive Uses
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#3044145 - 04/14/09 07:59 PM
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My question is: Do the old motors and drive controller have any market value or should I sell them at all?
Dave, Toronto
The setup usually goes for $200-$250. I'd probably keep it for that price, just in case...
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Charlie Hein
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Re: Losmandy Digital Drive Uses
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#3044257 - 04/14/09 09:16 PM
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My question is: Do the old motors and drive controller have any market value or should I sell them at all?
Dave, Toronto
The setup usually goes for $200-$250. I'd probably keep it for that price, just in case...
That's what I did...
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jrcrilly
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Re: Losmandy Digital Drive Uses
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#3044270 - 04/14/09 09:20 PM
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My question is: Do the old motors and drive controller have any market value or should I sell them at all?
Dave, Toronto
The setup usually goes for $200-$250. I'd probably keep it for that price, just in case...
That's what I did...
Of course, if anyone who DID keep a set wanted to lend me a handbox until I get mine fixed, that'd be pretty cool... 
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Charlie Hein
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Re: Losmandy Digital Drive Uses
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#3044276 - 04/14/09 09:24 PM
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My question is: Do the old motors and drive controller have any market value or should I sell them at all?
Dave, Toronto
The setup usually goes for $200-$250. I'd probably keep it for that price, just in case...
That's what I did...
Of course, if anyone who DID keep a set wanted to lend me a handbox until I get mine fixed, that'd be pretty cool...
I'm certain that could be arranged...
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Cotts
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Reged: 10/10/05
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Re: Losmandy Digital Drive Uses
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#3044971 - 04/15/09 09:15 AM
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John, I'd be happy to lend you mine whenever my Gemini arrives. (said to be 'late April' according to Losmandy)
There may be a slight cost for you if the US Customs people want to treat it as an 'import', subject to duty.
Dave, Toronto
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