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Simotion Telescope

Created by: Graeme at: 5/19/2012 12:18 AM (1 Replies)

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5/19/2012 12:18 AM	Rate (0)
Graeme Platinum Member Joined: 6/4/2008 Last visit: 4/3/2020 Posts: 1299 Rating: (296)	Hi All, this is a long shot but here goes . . . Does anyone have or know of any application notes about using a dual axis Simotion system for controlling a telescope. The limitation would have to be that it was 230VAC, but I don't think that is a problem given the dual-axis Sitrain test rigs are the same. I would be interested in any links/downloads (I know there are OEM systems out there, but a self build using this technology would be challenging & rewarding. In particular, instead of using an expensive equatorial mount, the simotion could compensate for the movements instead. Like an equatorial compensated Alt/Azimuth movement. I would think this is the easy part, getting high accuracy gearboxes will probably be more difficult. The attachment of a GPS module (of some description) could make the system similar to GOTO scopes which cost lots of money. I believe that a database import would be possible from the NGC and Messier catalogues/databases (Deep Sky objects), so the scope could go to a pre-programmed position in the sky once it is aligned (homed). So I guess you know my other interests now and I would look forward to any information. p.s. I have access to a D425, maybe even a D435, so thats why I would want to use Simotion Regards, Graeme

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5/19/2012 1:54 AM	Rate (0)
playerslight Platinum Member Joined: 4/30/2008 Last visit: 10/2/2017 Posts: 1064 Rating: (71)	thats sounds like a great project . i don't have any information for you but would love to keep up with your efferts on this good luck
	Regards Steve Don't worry about walking a mile in my shoes Just try think for a day in my head
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