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| Davo J:
Great job John. That wire is simple but effective and the whole job looks neat. Dave |
| savarin:
--- Quote from: John Hill on May 19, 2009, 07:01:36 PM --- This is the azimuth slow motion mechanism, the mount runs on balls in a simple ball race arrangement so it is really easy to turn. The drive wires are stainless steel fishing trace which are kept under quite high tension by a spring. The idlers are salvaged from old printer equipment where they were ribbon guides, nice bearings and ideal for the job. The altitude drive is a similar arrangement. Now that I have a lathe I should make worm and wheel drives for each of these. --- End quote --- I know this was posted a long time ago but I've just seen it. You have just solved a problem I have with a mount I'm building. Thankyou. Simple and elegant. |
| John Hill:
Hi Savarin, I hope it works well for you! John |
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