The next batch of Intelligent Handsets in final stages. Calibration of the oven and crystal is the main operation, then a test. All this done from lockdown, working at home. Next handset going out is for a Meade 14 inch ACF which is undergoing a complete upgrade. more later.
I have just finished another Meade LX200 Classic conversion. I thought you might like to see the motor assemblies as altered. There is also a new front plate with connections for the RA motor and the RA index pulse generator. The DEC assembly protrudes out the side but the RA is contained within the.
Hi, just had a phone call with Barrie Watts (Beacon Hill Telescopes). He is dealing with the astronomy stuff and surplus mechanical tools / equipment from Mike Brown's estate. If anyone has had worm & wheel sets from Beacon Hill then Mike Brown was the guy who produced them. So here is the start of an item list, more in a few weeks. If anyone is interested you can contact me or Barrie direct. He is on 01507 363381 So the equipment: 14 inch Mirror set made by Donald Sinden with accuracy.
The installation is getting there of the PEM number 2. It is available to view for serious enquiries about the PEM. Please contact Matt or myself at AWR.
This is using our PEM mount and adjuster base. This is awesome, well done Matt.