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virtual counterweight question

Started by [email protected], 08/27/2008 11:58AM
Posted 08/27/2008 11:58AM Opening Post
I've been looking around trying to find specifics about the virtual counterweight system. I don't have a S&T '99 issue to reference, and have been looking at peoples designs online.

Is there a website that tells specifically what type of spring and how to calculate where to put them? I see some that are simply tension that pull vertically down, which to me doesn't seem nearly as effective as some who have the spring attached to a pulley and then to an anchor spot on the altitude bearing.

All advice is most welcome.

Thanks,

Guy

16" f/4.52 ATM Truss Dob, Discovery Mirror
Denk II w/nags junkie

Posted 08/27/2008 05:20PM #1
Guy,

Google "tom krajci virtual counterweight"

Email him and he will respond if you still need help.