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MOTODEC
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MOTODEC for Celestron
C8, Ultima
Celestron C5+ (single fork arm), C8, C8+,
C8+ Computerized, Celestar 8, Classic 8, Fastar 8, Powerstar 8, Super C8, Super
C8+, Ultima 8 / 9¼ / 11
No hand unit is provided. The motor is
equipped with a built-in variable-speed adjustment.
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Some C8's
manufactured before 1980 have a 3/16" (as apposed to 1/8") declination shaft
diameter. If this is the case with your C8, please specify the shaft diameter.
Some older C8's have no Declination input jack and therefore require a hand
unit. In that case, please request a hand unit and add $40 to the price.
This product requires drilling small holes in your telescope equipment in some
cases.
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MOTODEC for Meade 2080 / 2120 Fork Mount
Meade Basic 2080 (8") and 2120
(10") Optical Tube (Basic, LX2, LX3, LX5, LX6, LX10, MTS, Premier)
No hand unit is provided. The motor is
equipped with a built-in variable-speed adjustment.
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MOTODEC Conversion Kit
Includes the necessary hardware to convert a
MOTODEC unit between MDC8 and MDLX models. (Specify information regarding the ORIGINAL and
DESTINATION telescope models.)
Conversion includes (as necessary): plastic or metal
collar, coupler, shaft expander and screws.
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When ordering, please place a note in the shopping cart Comments
area identifying the ORIGINAL and DESTINATION telescope
equipment.
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When purchasing the
conversion kit for a MOTODEC unit, you will most likely get one of the two
brackets shown in the picture (at left).
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This is a typical Push-On type MOTODEC on an older Meade 2080 Fork Mount.
After initial installation it can be removed and reinstalled in just seconds. |
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Here you see a MOTODEC unit on a German
equatorial mount. The major
components are the motor, mounting bracket, gears and belt. |
What
is MOTODEC?
MOTODEC is a battery operated
hand control with an electric declination motor providing vibration-free,
direct-drive declination adjustments necessary for visual and photographic
use. It features variable speed for coarse and fine corrections as
well as a friction clutch for manual adjustment on some models.
Precise positioning is accomplished through electronic braking.
Mounting is easy with no drilling or tapping (except where noted).
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Customer
Comments
"You provide some
unique items of high quality, hard to find elsewhere. Great
service. (C. V. 02/24/14)
"I am very impressed that
you would stand behind your products even after several years. Thank
you again." (L. K.)
"Motor...works like
silk. Great product. Will be buying further items from
you." (R.C.H.)
"I just want to comment
on the professional and accommodating service by Jim's Mobile, Inc.
Several years ago I had purchased a MOTODEC ... and the declination shaft
bushing had always seemed off center and loose... I called JMI to
ask about this and was shipped a new bushing right away at no
charge. It works perfectly now. JMI has many unique products
and I will be doing business with them again!" (M. ?.)
"It's nice to see
a company that takes pride in its products and service (even if the purchase isn't a major
one)." (R. E.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
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Are
your MOTODEC motors AC or DC powered? |
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All
JMI MOTODEC motors are DC powered. |
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How
is the MOTODEC controlled? |
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Celestron
and Meade SCTs usually have a declination motor jack in the base control
panel. The MOTODEC is connected here and controlled by the
telescope's hand unit. Some German equatorial mounts include a hand
unit with a declination motor jack and some do not. This information
is specified in the product description. If you would like to add a hand unit to a
declination motor that does not normally come with one you can do so for
an additional cost. Please specify this when you order. |
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How
is the MOTODEC unit attached to the telescope? |
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All
JMI MOTODEC units for SCTs are friction driven push-on motors that go on and off in
seconds for easy storage. The German equatorial versions are chain
or gear driven and require about one minute to remove, if necessary. |
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Do
you have a MOTODEC for the old Meade DS-10 and other out-of-production
telescopes? |
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We
have MOTODEC units for many older mounts. Even if your mount is not
listed, we may still have parts in inventory. However, the cost will
be much higher than for those shown in our online store. Please note that
some of the Meade mounts require the installation of a tangent
arm for the MOTODEC to function. |
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