· 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 shams42 Pooh-Bah Reged: 01/05/09 Loc: Kingsport, TN DIY tracking collision protection for Tak mounts       #5626534 - 01/16/13 04:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I love my NJP but I've experienced two pier collisions due to meridian flip failure using automated imaging software. I am developing a device for turning the mount off should the meridian flip fail. Here's a video of my progress thus far: DIY Arduino-based tracking protection for telescope mount Post Extras:       James_826 member Reged: 02/09/12 Loc: Beggs, Ok Re: DIY tracking collision protection for Tak mounts [Re: shams42]       #5626599 - 01/16/13 05:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Cool setup, I love to see Aurduinos showing up in more and more astronomy projects. Currently I am working on a dew heater control. You might want to post up your code to share with everyone so they see how simple these things are to code. Post Extras:       Mr_T Pooh-Bah Reged: 04/06/08 Loc: NJ Re: DIY tracking collision protection for Tak mounts [Re: James_826]       #5631447 - 01/19/13 12:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I had the same thing happen on the EM400 such a great mount but not great for automation in an observatory that is a very simple solution thanks for sharing Les Post Extras:       brave_ulysses member Reged: 04/19/09 Re: DIY tracking collision protection for Tak mounts [Re: Mr_T]       #5637649 - 01/22/13 08:11 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   nice idea. is there any way for you to force a meridian flip and continue imaging if the sensor detects the automated meridian flip has failed? Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 24 registered and 32 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: 396 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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