catman161 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 So just thought I would share some pictures of my 200P mounted on the NEQ6 Pro with all my new dew kit attached and the cooling fan behind the primary. The little black box with the red plug goes to the Secondary heater that Martyn manufactured for me. I just wanted to set it up at home so I could tidy the wires up with some cable tidies so I would know what to do out in the field next time we have a meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Very nice. Very tidy cables. That'll make it much easier setting up. Can I ask, what are the black tape X's for? Edited January 31, 2013 by T A WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Very nice. Very tidy cables. That'll make it much easier setting up. Can I ask, what are the black tape X's for? Ha ha! Hey Tobias-the black tape 'X' on either side cover the bolt holes as it is a 200P OTA that was originally on a Dob base that I have put on an EQ mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Just about to ask the same thing! Looks good Felix, just need some clear sky now then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Nice one Felix, especially like the neatness of the cables, that's one big bug bear with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks guys. I am with you Mick, when I first set it all up the cables were all over the place and I couldn't be doing with it so I got hold of the cable tidies off the bay and set to making it as neat as I could but with enough flex/slack so that I can still rotate the OTA if the EP ends up in a funny position after slewing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 You're all set to go now Felix - very nice set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 looks great Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 That looks sweet Felix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 That is a really smart setup Felix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Wat to go Felix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Nice one Felix. I`m just in the middle of sorting my cables out - EMS1 proved to me they were to dangerous to be left loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks guys like I said above I set it all up and didn't like the way the cables were all over the place and presented trip hazards and wanted to make setup time a bit more efficient. So I have packed the cables away all cable tied together. Then once they are on it is just polar alignment I have to conquer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Next time you're in Maplins (yes that second home we all live in at the weekends lol) check out the flexible cable tidy's. Saves all the pain of cable ties every time you go out with the gear - zips them all together in one swift motion and only a single cable tie to hold in place at the mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Next time you're in Maplins (yes that second home we all live in at the weekends lol) check out the flexible cable tidy's. Saves all the pain of cable ties every time you go out with the gear - zips them all together in one swift motion and only a single cable tie to hold in place at the mount. I have one Kim ( from maplins ) and tried it but preferred the Velcro cable ties personally as they're not as heavy and don't pull on the dew control hub as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Great mount and setup Felix you'll have years of fun with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Nice. You even have a moon in your front room to look at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hahaha! - it does look like a moon doesn't it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Ha ha ha! I've never thought of it like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 That looks great Felix, could not see hole in roof to observe through though !! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crifter Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Nice setup there mate, its defo something id like to work toward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Thanks Crifter I have only been doing this just over a year now so I am still very amateur. I would not have the setup that I have now had it not been for the advice and guidance of all the awesome members of EMS. The members here are just so brilliant in their attitude towards all that show an interest in this great hobby. It does go to show though the slippery slope of spending in astronomy Constantly I am finding things that I simply "need" to buy lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 looks great, hopefully some clear skies soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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