HI, I have been using nexsxw for more than One year and half. I am almost quite satisfied. About the polar finder brightness that we can adjust only with a PC...
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Val Jones
vjones1957
Jun 1, 2012 11:22 pm
Are you using the latest firmware update? I seem to recall that this was a bug that was fixed. If you are, you might want to let them know about it. From:...
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Dominique Joubert
dominique_jo...
Jun 2, 2012 7:30 am
Hi, Actually , I am using a V1.5 beta I tested for them nearly one year ago. With this version, they tryied to provide a better tracking ( at that time I made...
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b smart
bobsmartcaca
Jun 4, 2012 7:41 pm
I have had the problem. I reset the settings to factory default on the hand controller and the light went back to the brightest setting. ...
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bobsmartcaca
Jun 4, 2012 7:50 pm
I finally had success with a guider on my NexSXD'd sphinx mount. I never had any success with the guider on my ST10 but last night I used an STV and it worked....
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northwestastro
Jun 4, 2012 8:10 pm
The click doesn't sound like backlash. It sounds more like it is getting caught on something, or getting caught up in stiction. I've not heard anything like...
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b smart
bobsmartcaca
Jun 4, 2012 11:09 pm
I've not done any adjustments to the mount other than install the NexSXD board. ________________________________ From: northwestastro <nwastro@...> ...
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Dominique Joubert
dominique_jo...
Jun 6, 2012 3:51 pm
Hi, In my case this issue is not linked to any setting reset. So maybe I am running a "bad" version with this beta version. What about a new release ???, if...
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yizhiqian
Jun 7, 2012 9:38 pm
Hi all£¬I am a beginner£¬and i have a Vixen_Sphinx mount(SXW), can be used to astrophotography with Qhy5(PHD)? thanks...
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laico@...
josephlaico
Jun 7, 2012 9:40 pm
I had a simillar incident on a brand new one whereby the shaft wobbled from side to side, enough to wonder why. I might add it was threaded tightly. As with...
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Joseph Laico
josephlaico
Jun 7, 2012 9:40 pm
I have the Vixen Sphinx SXW, the owner of the Vixen dealership in USA Brian D. had informed me a few years ago the mount is capable of 35lbs which does not...
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Shoff535
shoff535...
Jun 7, 2012 9:40 pm
How do these figures compare for the SXD? Does the fact that the SXD uses needle bearings make a difference? Thanks, Steve Sent from my Motorola ATRIXâ„¢ 4G...
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Joseph Laico
josephlaico
Jun 7, 2012 9:47 pm
It's a good thing the house is not on fire, our Vixen Administrator ought to think about a jelly donut stuffer job, get with it Admin it pathetic to see a post...
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Peter
peter_enzerink
Jun 7, 2012 10:04 pm
Sounds like I have a volunteer to take over this job I've been doing pretty much on my own for a number of years. Perhaps I'll hand it over once you finish...
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Joseph Laico
josephlaico
Jun 7, 2012 10:13 pm
Hi Peter, I would not mix apples and oranges, etiquette has nothing to do with job performance. A simple workaround is to have the forum Uncensored like the ...
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Peter
peter_enzerink
Jun 7, 2012 10:54 pm
Per the forum home page, The forum is moderated for new posters such as yourself to ensure we get basically zero spam, which has been a problem in the past. I...
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Joseph Laico
josephlaico
Jun 7, 2012 11:13 pm
Hi Peter, Last time I checked my age I was neither 18 nor 35, at age 56 given this is a very limited group of people that enjoy the amateur astronomy hobby....
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Phillip Meighen
phillip.meighen
Jun 7, 2012 11:26 pm
Joe, You may have a point about your post being late but the rude (yes, rude) and insulting tone of your messages has no place in this or any other forum. Do...
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northwestastro
Jun 7, 2012 11:34 pm
I use a similar setup to what I think you are describing. You can use the QHY5 + PHD to autoguide the SXW both stock and with the NexSXW board. I personally...
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Joseph Laico
josephlaico
Jun 8, 2012 1:32 am
Hi Phil, Sometimes Phil, we need to speak our mind, that gets things accomplished, welcome to the real world. I mean no disrespect to either you or anyon and ...
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Peter
peter_enzerink
Jun 8, 2012 2:54 am
Joe, Your age is irrelevant. I did not apologise to you. This is not a spirited debate; this is you pushing your negative opinion without any consensus. I said...
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Denise
dw310
Jun 8, 2012 3:02 am
I'm looking into getting the SXP mount but can find precious little online feedback about it. Anybody here know anything about it first hand? Is Starbook 10...
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Phillip Meighen
phillip.meighen
Jun 8, 2012 3:33 am
Hi Folks, I have broken one of the tripod supports on my SX HAL 130 tripod. Tried to fix with adhesive but no luck. Can anyone with better DIY and engineering...
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opticron@...
opticron...
Jun 8, 2012 3:24 pm
Hi there We are only just receiving stock of this new mount in Europe so can't refer you to any customers as yet! What we do know is that the Star Book TEN...
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opticron@...
opticron...
Jun 8, 2012 3:36 pm
Hi Steve On the same basis, the factory specified maximum on the SXD is 15kg (33lbs) but Vixen US quotes 22kg (50lbs). Cheers, Pete...
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Steve
shoff535...
Jun 8, 2012 3:45 pm
Pete, thank you for the response. I assume (or deduce from this) the differences are: the 15kg is "payload", ie, without counterweights; whereas the 22kg...
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b smart
bobsmartcaca
Jun 8, 2012 5:34 pm
I'd never put more than 20 lbs on my SXD. I have a 30 lb cassegrain and the mount doesn't like it. Too much weight. ________________________________ From:...
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opticron@...
opticron...
Jun 11, 2012 8:11 am
Hi Steve The figures are quoted on the same basis i.e. payload excluding counterweights. The factory specification is what Vixen Japan will warrant the mount...
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Marco
luchettam
Jun 18, 2012 7:51 pm
Hi i'm having trouble with the polar scope,i just can't control the movement with the 3 screws,they just don't make any corrections...any adivice?...
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Ricardo Dunna
rdunna.geo
Jun 21, 2012 1:44 am
Marco, I wrote a page about how to adjust the PAS reticle, among other stuffs, see: http://hps.infolink.com.br/rdunna/ click on the english flag to read in...
