Re: Super wedge problem
| Subject: | Re: Super wedge problem |
| From: | Rob Roy |
| Date: | Sat Mar 02 06:02:55 1996 |
>I just got my super wedge and field test it. The star "jump around" even
>if I just touch the fork arm a little bit. Is it normal or did I did
>something wrong? If this is normal, how could I get stable CCD image even
>if there is a slight breeze? :-( In alt-az mode it is much more steady!
>
>Bill
>
The base is not machined flat and can wobble. Putting 3 washers between the
tripod and the base where the 3 bolts go might help. If that works, crazy
glue them under the base of the wedge. It is otherwise a pain in the neck
trying to locate them each time.
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Rob Roy Maker of LX200 joysticks
"Clear skies and sleepless nights."
a5817394@mcmail.cis.mcmaster.ca
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>if I just touch the fork arm a little bit. Is it normal or did I did
>something wrong? If this is normal, how could I get stable CCD image even
>if there is a slight breeze? :-( In alt-az mode it is much more steady!
>
>Bill
>
The base is not machined flat and can wobble. Putting 3 washers between the
tripod and the base where the 3 bolts go might help. If that works, crazy
glue them under the base of the wedge. It is otherwise a pain in the neck
trying to locate them each time.
............................................
Rob Roy Maker of LX200 joysticks
"Clear skies and sleepless nights."
a5817394@mcmail.cis.mcmaster.ca
............................................
