Re: ATM UK Encoder source

["Angel Caparros" <wylecoyote@terra.es>]

I believe you can find  US Digital encoders in UK.In Spain we have  company
that distributes these encoders a almost the same price that in US. Ship
cost to UK should be cheaper from Spain.
Herrekor s.l.   Astigarraga (Gipuzkoa)
Tel.+34943556450
fax.+34943552809
www.herrekor.es



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> Hi Folks,
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> I'm looking to add encoders to my driven DOB to help pointing accuracy and
> let me use it undriven (the slew's a bit on the slow side... and I'm a bit
> impatient).  The DOB is f/7, 8.75" mirror, driven with Mel's software
> (thanks Mel!), and I'll probably add Dave Ek's decoder box (thanks Dave!).
>
> I was looking at the us digital range of encoders, but they've quoted me
> around 60 dollars to ship to the U.K., which, on top of the cost of the
> encoders itself is starting to look a bit steep... (could get a 12" blank
> for that!)
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> Does anyone know of a reasonably priced decoder on this side of the pond?
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> I was considering RS Components, but they only seem to go upto 360ppr,
which
> I'm not sure is a high enough resolution.
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> I'd also appreciate any pointers on mounting them.
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> Thanks for your help and comments,
>
> Cheers,
>
> Mark
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