[amsat-bb] Re: looking for info on using a telescope tripod for automatic tracking

[Dave Straube]

I'm developing an app to read SatPC32 DDE output and in turn drive an
iOptron MiniTower Az/El telescope mount.  Most of it works - just
fiddling with the algorithm to avoid cable wrap as the mount has no turn
limit.  Mount info here:

http://www.ioptron.com/index.cfm?select=productdetails&phid=ceb1319d-f409-4392-97f7-00ca95974f1a

Contact me direct for more info.

Dave - N7LKL

On 12/8/2011 2:18 AM, k4rjj at comcast.net wrote:
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> Hi everyone.  I found a Meade telescope trpod with the az/el gears on it and a worm drive for each.  There are no motors on it but I think that could be fixed with a call to Meade parts.  What I'm looking for is a solution to drive the motors with instruction from one of the sat tracking programs out there.  Any help would be great.  
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> The tripod is a medium duty model and has a top mount that is perfect for an Arrow yagi set. 
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> I made a short video of it.  Tell me what you think and what can be done. 
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> Thanks! 
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> Ronny 
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_BcS6HjxTU 
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