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bbyrd
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Reged: 10/08/06

Loc: north carolina

Stellarvue M3E
#4461667 - 03/20/11 11:22 AM

My research on the M3E seems to show there were not many of these produced and sold by Stellarvue. The M2 seemed to replace the M3. Apparently these supported encoders. Does anybody know which encoder the M3E used? Would also like to hear from those that have seen one.
Thanks!

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skybsd
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Reged: 02/01/08

Re: Stellarvue M3E new

[Re: bbyrd]
#4461862 - 03/20/11 12:53 PM

Hello,
As far as finding out what encoders were used, why not simply email Vic at SV and just ask?

Regards,

skybsd

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bbyrd
sage

Reged: 10/08/06

Loc: north carolina

Re: Stellarvue M3E new

[Re: skybsd]
#4461952 - 03/20/11 01:31 PM

Quote:

Hello,
As far as finding out what encoders were used, why not simply email Vic at SV and just ask?

Regards,

skybsd

I plan too ask Vic but turn around time for my answers have run into days. Seemed reasonable to ask this forum too.

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Trev
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Reged: 12/18/05

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Re: Stellarvue M3E new

[Re: bbyrd]
#4461995 - 03/20/11 01:45 PM

Stellarvue used the Skycommander system
http://www.skyeng.com/

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skybsd
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Reged: 02/01/08

Re: Stellarvue M3E new

[Re: bbyrd]
#4462258 - 03/20/11 03:37 PM

Hi,
Good to hear from you..,

Quote:

Quote:

Hello,
As far as finding out what encoders were used, why not simply email Vic at SV and just ask?

Regards,

skybsd

I plan too ask Vic but turn around time for my answers have run into days. Seemed reasonable to ask this forum too.

Yeah - that happens at times at SV.

In case there's a reason why you're not willing to call (personally, I call SV whenever I need urgent responses - and I'm in the UK), you can try posting your question to The Stellarvue Owners Yahoo User Group .

I was actually in conversation with Vic Maris on that group earlier today. There're also a few owners of that mount that post there from time to time, too.

Hope that helps..,

Regards,

skybsd

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bbyrd
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Reged: 10/08/06

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Re: Stellarvue M3E new

[Re: skybsd]
#4462893 - 03/20/11 08:44 PM

Thanks to all that replied. I appreciate all the responses.

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bbyrd
sage

Reged: 10/08/06

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Re: Stellarvue M3E new

[Re: bbyrd]
#4469658 - 03/23/11 09:08 PM

I have heard back from Vic and he does not have a DSC solutiion for the M3E. That being said I still have the question but need to refraze. I may start another thread but will start it again here.

Are there any out there using a M2 mount with DSC?
I have already started emailing DSC vendors but would like to hear back from M2 owners.
Thx

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skybsd
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Re: Stellarvue M3E new

[Re: bbyrd]
#4470211 - 03/24/11 03:19 AM

Hello,
I saw Vic's reply to you - I'm somewhat disappointed with that response, but not surprised. Its not the first time this has happened.

I own an SV-M2.

There is no DSC solution available for the SV-M2. I spoke to all the major suppliers before resigning myself to this sad state. It is the reason why I have since purchased a DSC-loaded UA UniStar Deluxe.

Personally I'd not buy a mount from SV again - this isn't the first time that features and capabilities mentioned in product announcements not showing up in reality on release.

Best of luck!

Regards,

skybsd

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bbyrd
sage

Reged: 10/08/06

Loc: north carolina

Re: Stellarvue M3E new

[Re: skybsd]
#4470349 - 03/24/11 07:47 AM

thx for your reply back. I plan to contact JMI. After that call it quits. I'm disapointed but still very happy with the M3 mount.

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skybsd
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Reged: 02/01/08

Re: Stellarvue M3E new

[Re: bbyrd]
#4471057 - 03/24/11 01:30 PM

Hi,
Yeah - I also contacted JMI (and Argo Navis, Sky Commander, etc) to ask about their supporting my SV-M2 mount, and they told me that if I was willing to ship my mount to them, they would be willing to "see what can be done" - As I'm in the UK, that's a non-starter

It'd be interesting to see what their response is to you - but if you're in the US, that certainly would make a difference.

Best wishes..,

Regards,

skybsd

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bbyrd
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Reged: 10/08/06

Loc: north carolina

Re: Stellarvue M3E new

[Re: skybsd]
#4471564 - 03/24/11 06:04 PM

Quote:

It'd be interesting to see what their response is to you

If I hear anything back that will work I will let you know.
Regards,
bbyrd

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langejcarl
sage

Reged: 01/05/05

Loc: Michigan USA

Re: Stellarvue M3E new

[Re: bbyrd]
#4475279 - 03/26/11 10:59 AM Attachment (65 downloads)

This is not quite responsive, but I have this Stellarvue mount. I really cannot remember what they call this model, but it has built in encoders that I use with Sky Commander and it also has slow motion controls. It might be called an MGE Mount now that I think of it. They discontinued this model. It's not perfect, but it really is a decent mount.

Edited by langejcarl (03/26/11 11:03 AM)

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