· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Mounts Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 mikehager member Reged: 04/05/08 Loc: NC, U.S.A. How to adapt Ioptron cwt power pack to IEQ30?       #5619376 - 01/12/13 04:19 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Just received new IEQ30 and accessories, including the clever counterweight power pack. However, neither the retailer nor I realized that the counterweight shaft for the IEQ30 is too skinny for the larger diameter opening on the counterweight. Apparently, the iEQ 30 and 45 having differing diameter counterweight shafts. Has anyone found a suitable means to adapt the weight to the iEQ30? Post Extras:       Astronewb sage Reged: 09/19/11 Loc: Connecticut Re: How to adapt Ioptron cwt power pack to IEQ30? [Re: mikehager]       #5619738 - 01/12/13 07:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The iEQ30 battery weight is actually the same as the Mini Tower battery weight. It ships with the proper adapter. I would return it for the correct one, or call iOptron to see if they can just sell you the adapter? Correct Battery Weight --> http://www.ioptron.com/index.cfm?select=productdetails&phid=0aea0dbe-1b9f... Clear skies, Paul Edited by Astronewb (01/12/13 08:02 PM) Post Extras:       mikehager member Reged: 04/05/08 Loc: NC, U.S.A. Re: How to adapt Ioptron cwt power pack to IEQ30? [Re: Astronewb]       #5620051 - 01/13/13 12:06 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Paul. I somehow overlooked that iOptron has two different batteries. I'm confident the dealer will help me get the batteries swapped out. Post Extras:       dvb different Syndrome. Reged: 06/18/05 Loc: Vancouver, Canada Re: How to adapt Ioptron cwt power pack to IEQ30? [Re: mikehager]       #5633244 - 01/20/13 01:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Sounds like you have your fix. I'm still curious about the adaptor question, though, as I'd like to be able to use the iEQ45 CWT powerpack on both my iEQ45 and Skywatcher EQ6, which has a much smaller shaft diameter. I think I'll try making a sleeve from a piece of PVC pipe. Edited by dvb (01/20/13 10:10 PM) Post Extras:       kriss13 member Reged: 07/19/12 Loc: Europe Re: How to adapt Ioptron cwt power pack to IEQ30? [Re: dvb]       #5699877 - 02/25/13 01:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I would also like to put this battery pack on my EQ5. An adapter from a plastic pipe shouldn't be that difficult to make. You say there are 2 versions? What are two versions, what are the differences? Good bye loads of iron , welcome multifunctional counterweight Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 30 registered and 39 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Bowmoreman, bilgebay, iceblaze  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 530 Jump to *Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Celestial Events*General Astronomy* -----   Beginners Forum   General Observing and Astronomy   Outreach   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Speciality Forums* -----   Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference)   AstroArt   Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties   Astronomy Software & Computers   AstroWebsites   Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others   Space Rocks   Stellar Media*Swap and Shop* -----   Shop and Swap Audio Components*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements*International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed.* -----   IYA Archive Info CN Forums Home

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