To avoid this in the future just tighten the axis lock enough so that the tube does not move by gravity. If you raise the tube (by hand) and then lock the axis does the tube stay in that position or does it want to go back down? If it goes down then the RTA is definitely broken. Mike here: I suspect that the Right Tube Adapter failed, either from overtightening or some material flaw. Many thanks and keep doing your great work. Is the vertical system fragile? Is there more things to do for the When puting the scope in the box I always live the system unlocked. I always tight to a "firm feel" the lock and In changing the unit with a new one but I wonder if I did something Year the motor but the tube doesn't move up or down. In horizontal rotation but the vertical movement stop working. (with the hand control) when I was tracking M34 in Perseus. The scope work great for two weeks and then stops moving up and down I buy an ETX-70 last month and after some days of difficulties inĪdjusting the Autostar I finally enjoy the pleasure of "GOTO" facility. Those who use or going to use these greats telescopes.
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You might also want to look at the Accessory Reviews - Cases page for some ideas.Ĭongratulations for your excellent site full of ETX information for Please send emails here: You might find the article "ETX Outline for Hard Cases" on the Telescope Tech Tips page of some use. I own a EXT 70AT and was wondering if you or anyone has instructions onīuilding a wood carrying case. Perhaps Meade has changed the lock a little bit. Is that normal forĪnyway I will accomplish 100% your advice and hoping that the problem More or the motor can't move the tube up and down. The other I had (when whose working), can move the tube vertically whenĭoing the procedure you said. The problem is that neither the one I got now nor You say on your email to "lock the axis the enough so that the tube does With theĪxis lock the tube stays in the position but the motor cannot move theĪnyway I got a replacement scope from the vendor and it's working sow Check their web site for voice and fax numbers. Mike here: Meade would be the best source but any small first surface mirror of the same dimensions would work.ĭo you have a email for meade, or do i have to call em, I could not seem Updates, please email me, I will be grateful.ĭo you know where I can get a replacement mirror for the Meade ETX-60 ? Once again tanks for the information about this matter. That makes me look to the declination lock system with some suspect! This is working great like the other but have the same "characteristic" Vendor doesn't know the problem and replace the scope with a new one. Moving the tube up and down no mater I tight the vertical lock. No problems (he had that "characteristic" in the declination lock), stop My fear is because the first one I buy after two weeks of working with "characteristic" of the scope or some scopes of this model, and don't Whether it is a problem or may become a problem. Mail to the Danish importer and ask if they know this phenomenon and The horizontal motor can move the OTAĮven if is not locked at all! Despite this, GoTo and tracking work OK, My ETX-70 I have to tighten the vertical lock really hard before the Normal or not, you are not the only ETX-70 owner with this problem. Tight a little more or the motor can't move the tube up and down. Vertically when doing the procedure you said. Got now nor the other I had (when whose working), can move the tube You say on your email to "lock the axis the enough so that the Please use an appropriate Subject Line on your message. If you have any comments, suggestions, questions or answers to questions posed here, e-mail them to me and I'll post them. Comments on accessories and feedback items appropriate to other ETX models are posted on other pages. Additional information on these models is available on the ETX-60AT & ETX-70AT Announcements page. This page is for user comments and information specific to the Meade ETX-60AT and ETX-70AT. Weasner's Meade ETX-60AT & ETX-70AT User Feedback ETX-60AT & ETX-70AT USER FEEDBACK
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