My small portable mount is an EQ5 Pro, a fairly recent acquisition. One of the obvious traits is the stiffness of all the cables. Is it really necessary for them to be this stiff and is there a supplier of a more flexible alternative?
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Re: EQ5 Pro Cables!
I have an EQ5 (not pro) and use it as a mobile rig for imaging. Not sure if your referring to the SW mount cables or USB cables in general but if the truth be known, the cables have little impact on the mount. Cable management is more important though to prevent fouling. The EQ5 Pro can handle quite a bit of weight so IMO it's not a problem.
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Rig1. Samyang 135 F2 ED UMC, Player One Poseidon-C Pro, EQ5
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Rig2. Celestron RASA 8, Zwo Asi 533 MC Pro, EQ6
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Re: EQ5 Pro Cables!
The cables are fairly stiff though the connections are more robust than the older telephone line cables and connectors they used to use.
You could email FLO and ask if they know of any aftermarket cables. I cannot think of anyone that does for these.
You could email FLO and ask if they know of any aftermarket cables. I cannot think of anyone that does for these.
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See Far Sticks: Elita 103/1575, AOM FLT 105/1000, Bresser 127/1200 BV, Nočný stopár 152/1200, Vyrobené doma 70/700, Stellarvue NHNG DX 80/552, TAL RS 100/1000, Vixen SD115s/885
EQ: TAL MT-1, Vixen SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD
Az/Alt: AYO Digi II, Stellarvue M2C, Argo Navis encoders on both
Tripods: Berlebach Planet (2), Uni 28 Astro, Report 372, TAL factory maple, Vixen ASG-CB90, Vixen AXD-TR102
Diagonals: Astro-Physics, Baader Amici, Baader Herschel, iStar Blue, Stellarvue DX, Tak prism, TAL, Vixen
Eyepieces: Antares to Zeiss (1011110)
The only culture I have is from yogurt
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Re: EQ5 Pro Cables!
OK thanks for your responses. I will try FLO. Was just a little puzzled that they needed to be so heavy duty though I suppose that is better than too light at build. Also sorry about the late response, has been a little sickness in the family.
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