With other lock nuts, you tighten them against the other "nut" -- in this case the the bigger adjustment wheel. This freezes the big wheel from turning.
This is a fantastic accessory to the Seestar. I used your Amazon link and will purchase just as soon as High Point Scientific tells me my telescope will ship.
Thanks for your video, very great and clear explanation. I just received my leveler. So far I was leveling using the legs and the Level Sensor Calibration switch on the same page is the Adjust Level and it was ok, I even get the 0.0 sometimes but I'm wondering if it will mess up something internally on the Seestar on the long way. My question is, What is the different between Adjust level and Level Sensor calibration? Thanks again
Adjust level will use the seestars internal accelerometer level to let you adjust the tripod or a leveler to get it level. You use the calibrate level when you place the seestar on a known level surface so that it can calibrate its internal level.
I read somewhere that there is supposed to be a small gap between the bottom of the Seestar and the tripod base. I don't have my Seestar yet but wondered if there were any issues using the CAVIX keeping that gap? Apparently if you tighten the Seestar flat against a tripod it can cause the scope not to be able to rotate. Went ahead and ordered the CAVIX because there is some lead time getting one from Amazon. Thanks for the video. Looks like a great addition to the Seestar setup.
It works fine with the Seestar. The seestar has a small rotating "ring" where the 3/8" bolt screws into it that sits proud of the base. The only issue you run into is if your tripod is so large that the four "legs" on the outside of the Seestar hit it. In this case, the legs clear the CAVIX LP-64 very well, so there is nothing to prevent full rotation.
You only need access to the reset button on the bottom of the Seestar S50. This tripod leveller gives you that and is easier to adjust than messing with the legs.
I read that this type of leveler contains springs on the base of the adjustment screws that possibly can affect the leveling as the Seestar turns. Have you seen anything like that?
I can not physically push any of the axis down/up even without the locking knobs in place, so if there are springs they are very strong (and I don't see any evidence of springs). I believe it's just threads used on the "linear axis" motion.
I have discovered that if I do not lock the 3 axis, level will change quite a bit as the Seestar moves about. Even with everything on a hard surface.
With other lock nuts, you tighten them against the other "nut" -- in this case the the bigger adjustment wheel. This freezes the big wheel from turning.
This is a fantastic accessory to the Seestar. I used your Amazon link and will purchase just as soon as High Point Scientific tells me my telescope will ship.
Great accessory!!!!!!1 Without a doubt i'm gonna order one!!!!! Thanks for the find......
Nice find. I bet this will work with the Skywatcher AZ-GTi too.
Anything with a 3/8th thread that is under the weight limit should be fine.
Thanks for your video, very great and clear explanation. I just received my leveler. So far I was leveling using the legs and the Level Sensor Calibration switch on the same page is the Adjust Level and it was ok, I even get the 0.0 sometimes but I'm wondering if it will mess up something internally on the Seestar on the long way.
My question is, What is the different between Adjust level and Level Sensor calibration?
Thanks again
Adjust level will use the seestars internal accelerometer level to let you adjust the tripod or a leveler to get it level. You use the calibrate level when you place the seestar on a known level surface so that it can calibrate its internal level.
@@summetj Ohh, Thanks for the information, it makes sense, thanks God I bought the leveler, I'm using it tonight. Thanks again.
I read somewhere that there is supposed to be a small gap between the bottom of the Seestar and the tripod base. I don't have my Seestar yet but wondered if there were any issues using the CAVIX keeping that gap? Apparently if you tighten the Seestar flat against a tripod it can cause the scope not to be able to rotate. Went ahead and ordered the CAVIX because there is some lead time getting one from Amazon. Thanks for the video. Looks like a great addition to the Seestar setup.
It works fine with the Seestar. The seestar has a small rotating "ring" where the 3/8" bolt screws into it that sits proud of the base. The only issue you run into is if your tripod is so large that the four "legs" on the outside of the Seestar hit it. In this case, the legs clear the CAVIX LP-64 very well, so there is nothing to prevent full rotation.
You only need access to the reset button on the bottom of the Seestar S50. This tripod leveller gives you that and is easier to adjust than messing with the legs.
great accessory!!!
I agree, I could get it level enough with just the tripod legs but with this guy it's much easier to get it very close to perfectly level.
I read that this type of leveler contains springs on the base of the adjustment screws that possibly can affect the leveling as the Seestar turns. Have you seen anything like that?
I can not physically push any of the axis down/up even without the locking knobs in place, so if there are springs they are very strong (and I don't see any evidence of springs). I believe it's just threads used on the "linear axis" motion.
Thanks. I will probably get one.@@summetj
yo lo compre para usarlo con el Seestar S50
@summetj Is there any difference in th Cavix vs the others that appear the same: Desmond and Neewer for example? The Cavix won't ship until January.
I don't know, as I only have the Cavix.
Got one from Aliexpress for 9.50.
That's a good price as long as shipping costs / delay are reasonable.