BETTER images with good mount BALANCE

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Cuiv, The Lazy Geek

Cuiv, The Lazy Geek

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@karolbe2
@karolbe2 4 жыл бұрын
Cuiv, your channel is the most useful educational astrophotography channel on YT. I can only guess that it requires a lot of time and effort to create all these videos. So BIG thanks for that.
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Karol, and thanks for the feedback!
@MrGaugeBoson
@MrGaugeBoson 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. You’re one of my favorite KZbinrs, keep up the good work.
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I love your nickname btw :D
@NebulaPhotos
@NebulaPhotos 4 жыл бұрын
08:00 I found the same, tested East heavy vs. "perfect" balance, and could find no difference in my guiding numbers with the EQ6R, before or after the flip. I think your reasoning that it is because the seeing is too terrible to see any difference is probably correct. I also wonder how much the weight of the payload makes a difference.
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting, and thanks for the feedback Nico! Others say it's because the EQ6R is stiff in the first place (which would certainly make sense). Definitely worth testing on each individual's mount!
@foxglovemead
@foxglovemead 4 жыл бұрын
Good video. Hanging additional weights by a thread is indeed asking for trouble! Have you thought of positioning your three weights with the outer weight (say) 5cm from the end stop and setting the other two weights for a perfect balance but also with a gap between the outer weight and the other two weights? Now you can move the weight out or in to get East heavy on each side of the Meridian in a controlled and quick way e.g. no more extra weights, just a controlled weight redistribution? Simon
@jonnic2000
@jonnic2000 4 жыл бұрын
I've been using east heavy for a while and it does seem to give me better tracking and as a result I can take longer unguided images and end up throwing away less of my sub frames . Thanks for the explanation on how it all works
@CrownOfThornss
@CrownOfThornss 8 ай бұрын
Thanks! This really clarified backlash for me, and even helped me partially fix it with your tip!
@scuevas6392
@scuevas6392 4 жыл бұрын
Cuiv I follow a few Astro photographers and your anything but lazy. Your funny, knowledgeable I really appreciate all you do. Thank you
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you!
@foxglovemead
@foxglovemead 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video (again) and easy to understand east heavy. You have 3 weights and (I have two weights), I see there is a possibility of adding a small central weight. Slide central weight to be east heavy (clamp with a peg) and later, after a meridian shift, slide it the other way (clamp again). An automatic (manual) solution for "both side" zenith imaging? Knowing the exact balance, of course, provides the option of then becoming east heavy. Perhaps seeing the results between balanced and later east heavy to be "totally" convinced? Simon
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Yep that works... but I usually am asleep by the time of the Meridian flip!
@stanmacdonald1073
@stanmacdonald1073 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video. I use a Weight Hanging On A String and I’ve never had any problems with it swinging in any wind that I'd consider reasonable for imaging. I have an MI 250 mount that has a 200mm disc as the output of the RA axis. I have a simple flange that guides the string from the circumference of the disc to vertical. I hang about 250g of lead shot in a vial from the string. The weight only hangs down about 32cm. I have not noticed any swing in any winds that I’d consider reasonable for imaging. This gives about 250 Nm (.2 ft lb) of East torque.
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Great to know!
@HollomanUFOLanding
@HollomanUFOLanding 2 жыл бұрын
After a meridian flip or if I am finished imaging one one side of the mount and want to image on the other side, I simply move one of the counterweights upwards or downwards on the shaft so that the mount is still east sdie heavy, so the OTA will will be heavy on the east side of the mount instead of the counterweights. The trick is to experiment with the counter weight p[ositions *before* you boot up the mount and begin imaging. That way, you will already know which position to move the lower or upper counterweight to. Just simply, carefully, move the weight on the shaft. It's possible you may loose one sub due to vibration but that's a small price to pay. I hope that helps.
@jodyschultz5870
@jodyschultz5870 2 жыл бұрын
Listen to this man. He understands how things work.
@Afloj89
@Afloj89 4 жыл бұрын
Perfect explication about correction of backlash. Thank you.
@RaysAstrophotography
@RaysAstrophotography 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome commentary Cuiv on the balance!
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray!
@AstroDenny
@AstroDenny 4 жыл бұрын
I've seen a technique where a weight is hung from the body adding weight to the RA axis without changing your counterweight that solves this. I can't find the document now but I'll share if when I find it! Great video as always!
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I've seen a picture of that as well! But a CW on dangling from a string just scares me!
@hawk120
@hawk120 4 жыл бұрын
Cuiv. Awesome videos. Keep them coming! I am so glad I found your channel!
@AnakChan
@AnakChan 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cuiv! Great video as always! I know you mentioned seeing is difficult in your area (I can fully comprehend!), however as a follow up video curious if you're able to demonstrate in practical terms of PHD2 values of how guiding changes (for the better/worse) in East heavy vs neutral balance vs West heavy, etc?
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could do that demonstration! But I'd need a mount and location where I can actually show that... Or I'd need to intentionally mess up with my mount backlash. Nooooooooo!
@shitijbhargava4363
@shitijbhargava4363 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful as usual, always wondered how east heavy I should be. It would be great if you could make a video on overall balancing with a newt since it is quite a bit harder than refractors/SCT because of the camera and accessories hanging on the side. Keep up the good work, I'm learning a lot from you!
@derekderek2570
@derekderek2570 4 жыл бұрын
Holy crap, weren't you just 3k subs a few weeks ago?! Congrats on 4k!
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right, it's completely crazy! Thank you!
@micham.9057
@micham.9057 4 жыл бұрын
Już just explained problems that I have seen with my mount. Thanks!
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@steveperry814
@steveperry814 3 жыл бұрын
You do great work, thank you very much for your hard wok. Can you explain gain and offset? You’ve shown that for CMOS. color, 10 sec ex is ok, but what best gain & offset?
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Check the main video on my KZbin channel main page!
@jonkjon
@jonkjon 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video! I've been meaning to ask if your eq6-r pro is easily moved in RA even when the clutch is tight? I see a lot of people having the same question. Mine doesn't seem to ever slip while tracking (most likely due to my super excellent "Cuiv" balance technique!) but it is fairly easy to move when locked. Might make a good video on how to correct sticky/stiff axes and clutch locking adjustments. Thanks again for the great content!
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jonkjon! I have the same - the mount can be moved even with the RA clutch tight, but it does require a bit of force. It has never been an issue for me, even with a fairly large unbalance. Fixing that would likely involve opening the mount, and I probably don't want to do that!
@afryhover
@afryhover 2 жыл бұрын
Good tips and information. Thanks for taking the time to make this 👍
@Diomedes642
@Diomedes642 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I just got a William Optics Triplet and I’m looking forward to start up again doing Deep Sky AP. I’ll be working with an AVX, lest see how that goes. I hope is better than a star tracker which is how I started out.
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
That's going to be a great setup - but it depends on your sample of the AVX. Some samples are just horrible (mine was - it was jumping in RA so much it wasn't even usable for planetary) while others work well for AP - I hope you have the latter category!
@Diomedes642
@Diomedes642 4 жыл бұрын
Cuiv, The Lazy Geek lest hope so, fingers crossed.
@Calzune
@Calzune 4 жыл бұрын
The best explanations ever about this, as always! I have recently been having problems with my guiding and this will definetly help. Also, does RA also have to be one side heavy? Thank you!
@MrDibble
@MrDibble 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, just noticed you passed 4000 subscribers now ! Roll on 1-man :)
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! It's just as crazy as ever!...
@dennysturcotte3736
@dennysturcotte3736 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you again for the great explanation it's always very enlightening to understand in your words the basics of this Hobby. Merci du Quebec.
@lysamerekvart9471
@lysamerekvart9471 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Cuiv! I just saw that video, and I may have a solution for you :) What about balancing your mount with your perfect balance method (I'll check that one just after this!), and then add on your shaft a small weight, like .25kg, on the east side. This small weight you want to be able to slide it on the shaft, and also have a small threaded bar sticking out. The idea is to put it on the shaft when the counterweights are eastward, or to screw it on the tube's rings when it's the tube facing east. Whenever you flip the meridian, then you also flip the side you put that weight, and move from perfectly(east)balanced to perfectly(west)balanced :D
@josephluciani5531
@josephluciani5531 3 жыл бұрын
Great videos!!! I’m a bit confused with ‘East heavy.’ Other KZbin videos say that East Heavy should be where the OTA (on the East side of the mount) should be heavier, therefore moving the weights up (not down as you suggest)….you can see why I’m confused. Thanks for clarifying.
@stephen2615
@stephen2615 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another interesting video. Can you (if not done already) give guidance on how tight the clutches on EQ6 and variants should be during use and should the mount be able to move if the clutch is tight but not in use? If so, what could be the cause of the movement or does it not matter because the motor controls the movement when in use. There is conflicting information about how right the clutch should be especially when upgrading from something like a Star Adventurer where the clutch needs to be tight.
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I personally keep it tight - not going crazy on it, but just tight. I have never really stopped to think about it. My feeling is that this is another "meh" kind of thing...
@stephen2615
@stephen2615 4 жыл бұрын
@@CuivTheLazyGeek And this is why the conflicting information is such a pain in the butt. Most 'die hards' swear that it should not be tight. My setting is tight enough so it doesn't flop around by itself. So much behind the scenes stuff.
@Bogfra1
@Bogfra1 4 жыл бұрын
Hello friend in faraway Japan I think this is another beautiful one setting but you can go so far in perfection that you get a bit crazy; now I have taken the back lakh out of my HEQ5 and a few months ago also provided it with a belt drive and I do approximate a good balance and have actually never had blurry images even after a meridian flip personally I think that some things are exaggerated but every his opinion of course it is so that it is less noticeable at small focal distances.
@nikivan
@nikivan 4 жыл бұрын
I think for EQ6-R it doesn't make much of a difference, because the mount is so stiff. Even with the clutch disengaged there is a considerable amount of force you need to apply to move each axis. iOptrons, on the other hand, are a different story. Perhaps for them an east-heavy or a west-heavy setup would work better.
@realmcerono
@realmcerono 4 жыл бұрын
You can loosen DEC very easy but RA is a pita on the eq6r
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
That's a very good point - the stiffness would prevent the mount from "floating". Oh my, could the stiffness be by design? :D
@danielbeetsma6118
@danielbeetsma6118 4 жыл бұрын
@@CuivTheLazyGeek show me an eq6-r doing 0.40'' total RMS and Ill believe you :-) until then, I'd say, regressie the bastard.
@RobB_VK6ES
@RobB_VK6ES 4 жыл бұрын
There is a common misconception and has passed into folk lore the drag is from the bearings and poor lubrication and you hear of people changing the bearings and substituting in the latest fad lubricant. Some even go so far as to include ceramic hybrid bearings at great cost which is a complete waste of money since ceramic bearings are no more accurate than conventional steel bearings. Ceramic bearings are only useful when running at extreme speed or high temperature, neither of which applies to a telescope mount. Any post work improvement is not because of the new parts, rather is a result of more careful meshing of the gears. The drag you speak of is drag between the main housing and the combined clutch/crown wheel which is made deliberately close. The clutch thumb screw merely prevents the crown wheel rotating when engaged. While it makes balancing a challenge the de-clutched drag has no impact on the tracking since the crown wheel is essentially locked to the main housing and the worm/motor which is on the output rotate around the crown wheel. Like Cuiv says the accuracy of the gear teeth and backlash free engagement of the crown wheel and worm along with accurate motor speed is what determines the tracking ability of a mount.
@montygiavelli8125
@montygiavelli8125 2 жыл бұрын
@@realmcerono I was able to loosen my RA, but I used a heavy duty strap wrench. I'm thinking about loosening it all the way, removing the bearing and regreasing it with some good grease. I understand why it's tight, but It really shouldn't be jerky.
@sebas_ruel
@sebas_ruel 4 жыл бұрын
Very instructive video! Note on harmonic drives: Zero backlash yes, but they have elasticity/deformation, nothing is perfect :)
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly - they really want extremely frequent guide corrections too, like every 0.5s...
@Philip-KA4KOE
@Philip-KA4KOE 4 жыл бұрын
I am amazed at how smooth the axes are on that mount. Like butter...ball bearings?
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
I actually have no idea! It's quite smooth though, and I did no tuning whatsoever.
@Philip-KA4KOE
@Philip-KA4KOE 4 жыл бұрын
@@CuivTheLazyGeek I checked the specifications and came up NADA. Reworking old photos from 2015 (didn't have photoshop) and I'm liking what I'm seeing. Check my FB.
@pedersonploeren
@pedersonploeren 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Cuiv, again, Nice video. You helped me few month agon with N.I.N.A configuration and using. Thanks for that. Have you schedule a tutorial regarding dew "strategy" with newton telescope and guiding ? Could be nice :) Greetings from France
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! The Vixen has been surprisingly dew resistant with it secondary, but yeah my SCT is another story... I need to think about it. I hope you're getting clear skies in France!
@tonpio5571
@tonpio5571 4 жыл бұрын
Hello I noticed in one of your videos You use a ASI533mc pro , have You ever experienced while you take picture 2 round shape shadows in the picture similar to the desiccant tablets inside the camera?
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
It kind of sounds like dust shadows - I assume you're using a refractor if they're round shape shadows? Have you tried taking flat frames? Sorry if I'm completely mistaken...
@tonpio5571
@tonpio5571 4 жыл бұрын
Cuiv, The Lazy Geek thanks , been testing with dark ,bias and flat , the shadows show up with the light frames , and yes using a refractor but is very clean not dust at all , as well the camera very clean , thanks for your reply, by the way nice channel You have on YT
4 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks a lot. It was a question for me since a long time. Thanks
@robertvanvugt3371
@robertvanvugt3371 Жыл бұрын
Might want to do a video on weight placement on counter shaft such as more weight closer to OTA VS less total weights but located at the end of the counter weight shaft? Many have issues with this and for the longest time I thought it better the less weights farther down the shaft was better but recently I found information that the opposite is much better?
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea! Yes, more weight closer to the axis of rotation is better. A video is a good idea, I'll work on that!
@robertvanvugt3371
@robertvanvugt3371 Жыл бұрын
@@CuivTheLazyGeek I have a .pdf diagram that somewhat explains this I can send you if you have an email address. I think it came from the Astro Physics web site but could not verify that. Might be helpful...
@ntaylorblanchard
@ntaylorblanchard 4 жыл бұрын
After I do a meridian flip I move the weight in so the setup is still east heavy.
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
That's the correct solution! IF you are still awake during the flip (I'm not, too lazy :D )
@2010pinmaster
@2010pinmaster 3 жыл бұрын
A few weeks ago I was imaging the Bodes galaxy, the guiding was really good at least for me. Then I wanted to try M33 but the guiding was terrible. I don't remember if M33 was past the meridian but it would explain why the guiding was so bad.
@gary5051
@gary5051 3 жыл бұрын
If I’m always viewing directly south or west of south, I assume the same logic suggests to keep the weight slightly East heavy but that means the CW would be moved to make the OTA side the heavy side…
@Mistr_A
@Mistr_A 4 жыл бұрын
so in the southern hemisphere do you make it west heavy? Edit: it's the same for the southern hemisphere Thanks for another Great Video Cuiv
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
It is indeed the same in the Southern Hemisphere :)
@michaelmistaken2863
@michaelmistaken2863 4 жыл бұрын
Is there a way safely set up equipment and mounts to avoid the need to do meridian flips? I see some tripods have short pier extensions. Do they help? My Az-eq5 was sold with a quirky pier/short tripod combination, I think in the EU it’s now sold with a “normal” full size tripod instead.
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
There is one Avalon mount that avoids the flip. Or Wedge mounted fork mounts. There's also those extremely ugly Takahashi "Meridian" mounts. And we also have the ugliest pier ever made: stargazerslounge.com/applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=www.teleskop-express.de/shop/Bilder/shop/lacerta-montierung/lacerta-equatorial-pier-1000.jpg&key=f3ec21fb7636b8c7646379c7349e20265b0103e0ccb806ed16e5d0076a61c41d Interesting on the AZ-EQ5...
@michaelmistaken2863
@michaelmistaken2863 4 жыл бұрын
Cuiv, The Lazy Geek That Lacerta pier. Wow! I found this video of it in action. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iau8Zap-nLuBgrs
@realmcerono
@realmcerono 4 жыл бұрын
Cuiv I own a EQ6R pro aswell. East heavy on RA works fine but I am struggeling with DEC. I have to unbalance DEC a lot to the south otherwise my PHD2 calibration wont work because DEC cant reach the starting point. I did adjust my DEC backlash as good as I can but nothing I try is helping that issue other than unbalancing DEC south heavy a lot (I usually calibrate guiding at the Meridian and Equator before drift polar aligning). Any ideas?
@boaty1968
@boaty1968 4 жыл бұрын
If your using Eqmod there is a setting think it’s pulse guide for Ra and Dec default it’s set at 0.10 up these parameters to at least 0.70 for dec 0.50 0.60 ra see how that goes
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Another thing is to make sure that the guide pulse length for calibration is sufficiently long for you.
@redabdab
@redabdab 3 жыл бұрын
Really interesting! Thanks. I am brand new to this and have only had an EQ mount for four days (the same one as you actually - EQ6R Pro). So all this is a very steep learning curve! I think I'll have to watch all your videos. :-)
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!!
@AlexJames-mj1bz
@AlexJames-mj1bz 4 жыл бұрын
I always thought you should balance east heavy in RA, keeping DEC perfectly balanced. Or is it interchangeable?
@salomon1639
@salomon1639 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for great explanation. How significant is this when using Az Gti mount being that it such a small mount with limited weight capacity?
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
The AZ-GTi being super stiff, I've actually not seen any difference one way or another! Still, if you get poor guiding in RA, it's worth investigating!
@vladimirgutkovskii3351
@vladimirgutkovskii3351 4 жыл бұрын
Cuiv, thank you. Great video.
@chrisstrobel3439
@chrisstrobel3439 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Quiv have you tried using the EQ6-R Pro counterweight extension rod and using only 2 counterweights instead of your 3?
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 3 жыл бұрын
No, as that's not good practice. It's better to use more CWs closer to the center of rotation than fewer CWs further away, due to inertial moment arm! Refer to www.astro-physics.info/tech_support/accessories/mounting_acc/balance-to-optimize-guiding.pdf
@chrisstrobel3439
@chrisstrobel3439 3 жыл бұрын
Cuiv, The Lazy Geek But you also have to take into account stress of the added weight vs that movement arm. As the manufacturer of Schaefer premium astrophotography mounts in the late 80’s early 90’s .. for our mounts .. we recommended the opposite of Astro-Physics. On my own Schaefer mount I built for myself here live.staticflickr.com/7832/47398727711_c75631d748_c_d.jpg you can see I have a very long counterweight shaft by design .. all though I use a single 50lb counter weight these days about midway, but I’ve tried running more weight up high vs less down low over the years and saw no difference, only difference is my back is less sore with less weight 😬
@bmbaum
@bmbaum 3 жыл бұрын
Does the multi-star guiding that phd2 can do now help eliminate the seeing problems that prevent a good comparison of guiding using east heavy vs perfect balance?
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Good point! Very possibly so
@Backcorner_Astronomy
@Backcorner_Astronomy 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Cuiv, i was wondering if the placement of the camera and guidescope also matter. You have them opposite of each other, is this the best way to go?
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
It's intentional indeed - camera closer to the RA axis to minimize moment arm and CW, and guidescope is on the opposite side (and not on the side of the OTA) so that DEC is easy to balance!
@B4ck
@B4ck 3 жыл бұрын
If the target is in the South the rule is the same? A little more heavy on east?
@TheZ3roCool
@TheZ3roCool 4 жыл бұрын
Can you not just slide the weights up the bar when the scope is on the East side (thus making East heavy still with the scope being the heavier side)? I have always done this and guiding has always been 0.5-0.7 on my NEQ6. Enjoying your channel, only just come across it :)
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, you absolutely can! But I'm using sleeping during the Meridian flip :D
@TheZ3roCool
@TheZ3roCool 4 жыл бұрын
Cuiv, The Lazy Geek Ahh yes...I still tend to sit out babysitting my rig still 👍
@gansri4819
@gansri4819 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Cuiv, what's your experience on 3rd axis balance on these mounts?
@DiDefaye1
@DiDefaye1 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo pour vos videos, super informatives!
@BRP42
@BRP42 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information! No back-lash allowed on this channel! :) ❤️❤️❤️
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, exactly! Thank you!
@Miguel_Noppe
@Miguel_Noppe 4 жыл бұрын
A nice upgrade from Skywatcher would be if they would make the worm gears spring loaded....
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Well, from what I saw in the AZ-GTi,,,, be careful what you wish for! :D
@Miguel_Noppe
@Miguel_Noppe 4 жыл бұрын
@@CuivTheLazyGeek there is a price difference off course... The way i see it is they should have the worm mounted in a housing (that only allows 1 direction of motion) that is pushed towards the worm with 2 screws with a spring over it. The screws should get you 95% of the way and the springs should serve as a flexible push, always pushing the gears snug, but allowing room to avoid binding and dealing with temp shrinking and expanding. Can't be that hard 😅
@OlliesSpace
@OlliesSpace 3 жыл бұрын
More good information I am in the process of seeing improvement having the mount counterweight side heavy. 👍
@scottrk4930
@scottrk4930 4 жыл бұрын
A suggestion...use your own technique to perfectly balance your Mount using a Clamp-on Amp Meter , then simply add a small , removable weight to the Balance Bar to tip the weight in favour of "East Heavy" . Doesn't have to be much but it is then an easily repeatable exercise . Cheers /SRK
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Good idea, thank you!
@przemekmajewski1
@przemekmajewski1 3 жыл бұрын
I am still no fan of east-heavy. You are quite proficient with physics and mechanics and I love your vids, all your explanation are awesome IMHO. About east-heavy: it will make slewing a nightmare for the mount, it will change into west-heavy. Also I have experienced user having "saw-like" guiding in RA because the overdid the imbalancing. It is much better to follow your "remove eq6 play video" (which I did btw) and go with perfect balance. With perfect balance I get
@RobB_VK6ES
@RobB_VK6ES 4 жыл бұрын
There is a common misconception and has passed into folk lore the drag is from the bearings and poor lubrication and you hear of people changing the bearings and substituting in the latest fad lubricant. Some even go so far as to include ceramic hybrid bearings at great cost which is a complete waste of money since ceramic bearings are no more accurate than conventional steel bearings. Ceramic bearings are only useful when running at extreme speed or high temperature, neither of which applies to a telescope mount. Any post work improvement is not because of the new parts, rather is a result of more careful meshing of the gears. The drag spoken of is drag between the main housing and the combined clutch/crown wheel which is made deliberately close. The clutch thumb screw merely prevents the crown wheel rotating when engaged. While it makes balancing a challenge the de-clutched drag has no impact on the tracking since the crown wheel is essentially locked to the main housing and the worm/motor which is on the output rotate around the crown wheel. Like Cuiv says the accuracy of the gear teeth and backlash free engagement of the crown wheel and worm along with accurate motor speed is what determines the tracking ability of a mount.
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the precisions Rob!
@king_lid
@king_lid 3 жыл бұрын
This video is too informative. I have a question. Do I have to hit the center of gravity for the DEC axis? Or should I change the weight of the DEC axis according to the backlash?
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 3 жыл бұрын
It really depends on your backlash - I like to have DEC slightly unbalanced (like RA), but others like to leave it perfectly balanced...
@clungebucket23
@clungebucket23 2 жыл бұрын
A little fustrating to follow when most us are in the northern hemisphere, tracking targets from East to west... And you have your OTA pointing north
@ariebakx
@ariebakx 4 жыл бұрын
I notice the position of your filter wheel. Maybe good to explain to your audience why it sits like this.(pointing to the mount or away from it) You've skipped the DEC balancing act. RA horizontal and telescope vertical. It should stay there. Hence the wheel orientation. Thanks for your video's. Must be a lot of effort. :-)
@tchallalemou5307
@tchallalemou5307 4 жыл бұрын
Ioptron CEM 60, belt driven?
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
The CEM 60 is worm and gear - and has no stiffness, so this method is supposed to be very effective with it!
@tchallalemou5307
@tchallalemou5307 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@stephennorski2843
@stephennorski2843 3 жыл бұрын
So if you're 1 inch east heavy and that works great, all you have to do is move the weight in by 2" after the meridian flip, then you'll be 1" east heavy again.
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Yep - but that only work's if you're awake :) Not great for automation...
@stephennorski2843
@stephennorski2843 3 жыл бұрын
@@CuivTheLazyGeek I forgot about that. I guess I'd make a lousy "lazy" astrophotographer. Love the vids and what you're accompishing in the white zone. Happy to see youre recovering,too.
@kajouman
@kajouman 4 жыл бұрын
how about the balance of the camera and filterwheel ? when your mount is horizontal,the camera is on the same side too,wich hangs and gives stress to the focusser. when the mount is horizontal,wouldnt it be better to let the camera hang or stand up vertical ? im testing this out because i have a heavy camera and wheel. greetings john www.astrobin.com/users/kajouman/
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but then the tube is difficult to balance in declination... It's kind of a tradeoff. Your piucs are amazing by the way!
@southbronxny5727
@southbronxny5727 3 жыл бұрын
Best I've seen is getting correct balance, then place or switch a small bean bag on the eastside when it flips.
@No_no83
@No_no83 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't think that you were French. We're you from? Will a pleasure meeting you
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 3 жыл бұрын
I am indeed French - from île de France :) Mais là avec COVID c'est pas facile de rentrer...
@geosobservations9496
@geosobservations9496 3 жыл бұрын
I just have a cheaper scope but balance is key.. I'm having so much fun ☺
@geosobservations9496
@geosobservations9496 3 жыл бұрын
I almost had Jupiter tracked last night. Not bad for the second try...weather has only gave me a couple hrs to practice but clearer sky's are coming 😃
@geosobservations9496
@geosobservations9496 3 жыл бұрын
First try it was bouncing...after I balanced it again it was much smoother...😃
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good luck with everything!
@geosobservations9496
@geosobservations9496 3 жыл бұрын
@@CuivTheLazyGeek someday I'll get a better setup but that's not the point for me it's just getting the best I can do for me 🤗 thank you for the tips 😊
@adventureswithfrodo2721
@adventureswithfrodo2721 4 жыл бұрын
Or after the flip move the weights.
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Which is not possible when you're sleeping and the setup is automated...
@volens31
@volens31 4 жыл бұрын
Quit with all the ads!!!! I like your vids man but............4 ads in a 12 min vid FFS!
@CuivTheLazyGeek
@CuivTheLazyGeek 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry about this - I do not control the ads placement or their frequency within the video, Google/KZbin does...
@derekderek2570
@derekderek2570 4 жыл бұрын
Dont listen to that troll. You're providing incredible educational videos no one else is doing in the hobby. I'm happy to watch 4, 5, 6, or more ads in any of your videos for the service your providing. Thanks Cuiv!
@volens31
@volens31 4 жыл бұрын
@@CuivTheLazyGeek in that case carry on my good man 😁
@volens31
@volens31 4 жыл бұрын
@@derekderek2570 hardly trolling! 😂😂
@hamlovingprophetpisslam183
@hamlovingprophetpisslam183 Жыл бұрын
How much to speak for a 2 mins job
Still good after a few more nights? Honest impressions!
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