[Atmob-discuss] LX200 parts

[bova_mike at emc.com]

If anyone wants a 10" OTA to complete the package, I have that along
with the parts listed below.  Will sell for $1350 or BO; It's a classic
and might have been used maybe 20 times since I purchased it.  I plan to
move to a 12.5 inch Discovery truss.  If you want the complete scope
lets talk

 

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From: atmob-discuss-bounces at atmob.org
[mailto:atmob-discuss-bounces at atmob.org] On Behalf Of Gary A Weston
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 6:07 PM
To: ATMoB
Subject: [Atmob-discuss] LX200 parts

 


Hi, 

I moved to a GEM, so putting some Meade LX200 gear up on the block. I
thought I'd post here before putting it up on Astromart. I am listing a
lower price to the list here than what I intended to put on Astromart.


Hopefully its ok to post such a thing to the list. 

Any questions, feel free to email. For quickest response, please respond
to this address, plus CC me at (gary.weston at gmail.com). Anyone is
most welcome to stop by the house (Gardner) and see the stuff. If we
plan a bit I can bring it by the clubhouse on a Thursday night or a
weekend. 

-Modified Superwedge 
-LX200 Field Tripod 
-LX200 Scopesaver 
-LX200 10" Forks/Base and parts 

Details below: 



Best regards, 
Gary. 



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Meade SuperWedge - notably modified from stock (Much thanks to the
machining expertise of our very own John Blomquist).
       $400 

I used this with a 10" Meade LX200. While the original SuperWedge
performs pretty well, it did suffer from its very own caveats. In
response, I spent a good deal of time researching a refit. I basically
combined a number of the best SuperWedge mods I could track down, plus
added a few of my own. I probably put $350+ in expense plus research
time invested above the original cost to the wedge. 

Some key modifications: 
-Machined and bolted for a tight/level fit. The original wedge is
'cast', and the wedge's 'arms' were somewhat off straight and level.
This corrected that. 
-Bolts that held the wedge in position at a given latitude could be
difficult to adjust. On heavier loads if not screwed down solid, the
wedge could slide and lose position. When loaded down with an OTA,
making adjustments was as a result quite finicky. It is now easy to
adjust with load and it holds its position solid like a charm. Teflon
washers where applicable ensures smooth movement. 
-All new knuckle saving rubberized handscrews for mounting the OTA to
both the wedge (upper plate), and mounting the wedge to your preferred
platform. (I.e. Meade Wedge or a pier top with appropriate mounting
holes.) 
-The Azimuth adjustment mechanism was replaced with custom machined
parts and bearings.  Brass pieces, fits snug. Not sloppy as with the
original parts. Also screws solid into place, while the original
floated. 

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LX200 Field Tripod 
        $70 

These normally sell for a bunch more ($125+), but this tripod has some
rust. It is strong and fully functional. I should have some rubberized
blocks around to put under the legs. Handy if you set the tripod up on
grass or gravel. I'll toss these in as well. 

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LX200 ScopeSaver 
        $40 
  
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Meade 10" LX200 Classic Forks and Drive Base plus accessories. No OTA
included.
       $450 

I was so attached to the OTA that I dismounted it for use on a GEM. As a
result all the rest is available for anyone interested. Works great. 

Includes: 
10" LX200 Forks/Base/Electronics
Hand Paddle with 3.34L HPP and cable
Dec Cable (the tab on one of the RJ plugs broke in storage, but the
cable still works. $14 new through Scopestuff, or a handy person could
replace the plug.. if you prefer) 
18v LX200 Power adapter 
LONG LX200 serial cable (50'?) 

*please see online resources such as MAPUG, etc regarding how to mount
an OTA and/or saddle onto the forks. Geat for spare parts if you own an
LX200 and want to avoid dealing with Meade direct. 

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