AWR Technology (Astronomy - Electronics, Motors, drives, Sidereal Clocks)

	HOW TO . . . TOPICS

TOPICS

HOW TO . POLAR ALIGNMENT using DRIFT method
HOW TO . Set up and Use a POLARSCOPE
HOW TO . BALANCE a Telescope
HOW TO . Set up a WORMWHEEL
HOW TO . MEASURE TORQUE Requirements
HOW TO . Show DRIVE ERRORS
HOW TO . Debug signals coming from a CCD AUTOGUIDER
HOW TO . Debug AUTOGUIDER INPUT on telescope drive
HOW TO . Assess the Performance / Quality and Maintain DRIVE SYSTEMS
HOW TO . Maintain the ELECTRONICS in your DRIVE SYSTEMS
HOW TO . Judge MICROSTEPPING QUALITY of your Drive System

Information for free... TECHNICAL ARTICLES

Alan Buckman of AWR Technology has written some in-depth articles which you can download. We normally charge 1.00 pound UK Sterling each to cover photocopy and postage costs, but you can download these for free (nearly).

Article in JULY 09 EUREKA magazine (LINK) by Alan Buckman - an Overview of Microstepping
Article - UNDERSTANDING DRIVE SYSTEMS (size 13k)
Article - TELESCOPE POINTING ERRORS AND CORRECTIONS revision 3. (pdf format size 28k)
Article - INACCURACIES IN FOLLOWING OBJECTS WITH MOTOR DRIVEN MOUNTS (pdf format)
Article - UNDERSTANDING SIDEREAL TIME (size 10K9)
Article - DEFECTS IN TELESCOPES AND THEIR CURES [Download version not available yet]
Article - INSTALLING TELESCOPE DRIVE SYSTEMS
Article - MAINTENANCE OF TELESCOPES

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on DRIVE SYSTEMS.
GUIDANCE in selecting a drive system.

HOW TO . . . TOPICS