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flatbutt 05-05-2025 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric Hahl (Post 12459532)
REDCAT 71 with ASI2600 camera(APS-C with 3.76um pixels)....3.87degrees by 2.58degrees. If that's what you are asking.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1746485618.jpg
That's huge.

Pazuzu 05-05-2025 07:35 PM
[QUOTE=Eric Hahl;12459325]Switched out a telescope with a faster one.QUOTE]

Do you use a USB connection to the AM5? I've now replaced FOUR USB type B ports on AM5 mounts. I think that the ports are not meant to have cables putting lateral force on them, all 4 had the center plastic part crack off. If you do (all 4 used ASIAir and I guess you need a cable between them?) find a way to do some stress relief, OR better get, get a short USB B to USB anything cable, and then plug your working cable into that, so you're not tugging on the port every time you setup and break down.

flatbutt 05-06-2025 06:09 AM
[QUOTE=Pazuzu;12459662]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Hahl (Post 12459325)
Switched out a telescope with a faster one.QUOTE]

Do you use a USB connection to the AM5? I've now replaced FOUR USB type B ports on AM5 mounts. I think that the ports are not meant to have cables putting lateral force on them, all 4 had the center plastic part crack off. If you do (all 4 used ASIAir and I guess you need a cable between them?) find a way to do some stress relief, OR better get, get a short USB B to USB anything cable, and then plug your working cable into that, so you're not tugging on the port every time you setup and break down.
I had a similar issue with the power port on my CPC 800. It's just a wonky connection.

Eric Hahl 05-06-2025 11:43 AM
[QUOTE=Pazuzu;12459662]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Hahl (Post 12459325)
Switched out a telescope with a faster one.QUOTE]

Do you use a USB connection to the AM5? I've now replaced FOUR USB type B ports on AM5 mounts. I think that the ports are not meant to have cables putting lateral force on them, all 4 had the center plastic part crack off. If you do (all 4 used ASIAir and I guess you need a cable between them?) find a way to do some stress relief, OR better get, get a short USB B to USB anything cable, and then plug your working cable into that, so you're not tugging on the port every time you setup and break down.
I have a power cable coming into the bottom portion of the mount. Then a power out and usb from the back of the saddle to the ASI Air. There are no loose cables on my setup.

Eric Hahl 05-06-2025 11:57 AM
Here is a labeled pic. ASI AIR is attached to bottom of dovetail so it moves with the scope. Power is supplied through the mount to the back of the DEC saddle.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1746561313.jpg

Eric Hahl 05-06-2025 12:00 PM
Last night I added the guide scope and also an electronic camera angle adjuster. Still have no stray cables hanging anywhere.

Eric Hahl 05-06-2025 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by flatbutt (Post 12459543)
That's huge.
And the REDCAT can do full frame as well, so hugerer! LOL.

Pazuzu 05-07-2025 08:20 AM
[QUOTE=Eric Hahl;12459997]
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Originally Posted by Pazuzu (Post 12459662)

I have a power cable coming into the bottom portion of the mount. Then a power out and usb from the back of the saddle to the ASI Air. There are no loose cables on my setup.
You have the AM5N, the earlier version didn't have a saddle USB port, so you plugged in near the power in port. That connector is a weak point, the "N" version solves that.

Eric Hahl 05-07-2025 10:08 AM
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Ahh, got it.


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