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Telescope
Control Systems
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Price
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Delivery
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SkyWalker-Servo retrofit kit for Losmandy
G-11, GM-8 and HGM-200. Includes:
- SkyWalker-Servo control system (composed
of RA and Dec Servo Drive Units)
- HP1 handpaddle
- Bracket for handpaddle (replaces Losmandy
Model 492 control box)
- SkyGuide for Windows software
- Power cord
- PC (RS232) Communications cable
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$1,895
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Presently unavailable while upgrading design to "smart" SkyWalker-Servo
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SkyWalker-Servo retrofit kit for Celestron
CI700. Includes same items as Losmandy retrofit kit plus extra
hardware to attach to CI700. Also includes extra gear "index" sensor
to allow permanent PEC on the CI700's 8-minute period worm.
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$2,195
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Presently unavailable while upgrading design to "smart" SkyWalker-Servo
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SkyWalker1i for typical custom installations.
Typical system includes:
- SkyWalker1 Motor and Accessory Controller
- HP1 handpaddle
- (2) DC servomotors (48oz-in torque continuous,
286oz-in stall torque)
- (2) DC servo drivers (18v to 80v supply,
0-20A coil current)
- (2) Cable harnesses (one for each axis)
that attach SkyWalker1, servo drivers and (optional) optical encoders:
custom made to customer length specifications.
- Servomotor -to- servo driver cabling
- SkyGuide for Windows software
- Power cord
- PC (RS232) Communications cable
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$3,160 for typical system.
Each system quoted individually.
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3
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SkyWalker1i options:
- Higher torque DC servomotors (125oz-in
torque continuous, 500oz-in stall torque)
- APS-150 dual-output power supply for use
with standard DC servomotors (12v
3.3A for SkyWalker1, 28v 4.0A for DC servo drivers)
- APS-230 dual-output power supply for use
with above higher torque DC servomotors (12v 3.3A for SkyWalker1,
48v 4.0A for DC servo drivers)
- Axial optical encoders (not necessary
for system operation). 8192 count. Includes MJ connection for
direct plug into SkyWalker1i cable harness
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+$100 each axis
$423
$529
$98 each axis
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3 weeks
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Control
System Components
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Price
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Delivery
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SkyWalker1
and handpaddle
Telescope Motor and Accessory Controller,
requires external motor drivers.
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$2,495
Includes S-Box and system configuration consulting.
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2 weeks
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| Additional
HP1 handpaddle |
$300
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2 weeks
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| CI700
encoder adapter cable set. |
$40
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1
week |
SkyWalker
coiled PC (RS232) communications cable, 14 ft.
Connects between SkyWalker and 9
pin PC Comm. port.
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$25
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1 week
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SkyWalker
PC (RS232) communications cable, straight up to 50 ft.
Connects between SkyWalker and 9
pin PC Comm. port.
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$10+$1/ft.
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1 week
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| SkyWalker
fused power cable, 6 ft. with flying leads. |
$30
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1 week
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| SkyWalker
power cable, 6 ft. with fused cigarette lighter plug. |
$30
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1
week |
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Accessories
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Price
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Delivery
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Modified TelRad
Unity gain finder and accessory
control distribution panel for SkyWalker1 or SkyWalker2.
Includes cable that connects accessory
to SkyWalker's HighDrive port (6 ft.). Also includes 12 ft. power
cable (w/ cigarette lighter plug) for powering Kendrick dew heaters
(5.0 Amps @12V max).
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$255
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3 weeks
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| Modify
a Telrad |
$205
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3 weeks
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