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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.

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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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