>>4351811>>4352152the tripod in this configuration should be more than stable enough for GTi mount, no? it actually seems better than the sky-watcher tripod that comes with the mount. the legs are about 32" apart. are there any clearance issues i have to worry about with it being so low to the ground? the older version of this lens is only 5.4" max length:
https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/ef-200mm-f-2-8l-ii-usmso the optical train would be, from front to back:
- 200mm f/2.8 L-series
- atronomik UHC clip-filter
- canon 2000D full-spectrum mod
- iOptron guide scope/camera bundle
cabling and connectivity is still confusing but it may look like:
- 2.5mm jack from main camera to mount SNAP port
- USB to telephone jack (?) from guide camera to mount AUTO GDR port
- USB type B to USB-3 type A from mount to astroberry
- use the RPi's 2x USB-2 ports for 2 dew heaters
- power the RPi off a power bank via USB-C
- power the mount off AA batteries
- power the camera dummy battery via power bank
- control it with an ipad connected to astroberry AP
- i may need a 2nd power bank or preferably a real portable station
does this make sense as a comprehensive look at a budget beginner setup that punches above it's price/weight class? i have an email in with high point trying to make sense of it all before i buy random shit that doesn't work together
