Will you be able to slew manually if you run out of batteries? How?
571671
Yes, very simple. Just two knobs and you are in manual mode. One for left right and one for up and down.
571672
The telescope can be slewed manually by simply moving it with your hand. Its not really locked into place or anything like that. Althought It does make things a bit more difficult XP
571673
Nope- the controller is electronic and the motors themselves are also run by battery. So you actually need batteries in both parts to run the slewing motors. I think Meade sells adapter cables so you could hook the scope up to either your home or car, but that seems cumbersome.
571674
Yes, I do that several times when I want to not use the battery and make big chnages. I would recommend slewing manually for coarse adjustments. Doing fine maybe a bit tough.
571675
you have to loosen the nut on the bottom of the of the tripod, and the one on the side with the Meade symbol on it. Just tighten them back up when you use the keypad
571676
I do not think that you can manually slew it. For me I bought rechargeable battery and it saves a lot.
571677
You can, but it's not recommended. I assume it's bad for the motor or something to that effect.
571678
I slew it manually all the time. You unlock the side and bottom knobs and you have full control.
571679
Yes, you can use this telescope manually. No need to always use the StarNavigator as sometimes it is fun to just explore the universe on your own. To do this there is a knob on the bottom of the telescope where it attaches to the tripod and you just loosen to where you can easily adjust from side to side. As well as there is knob on the side to allow you to adjust the scope up and down. I love this telescope. really fun easy to use. Happy Star gazing. Clear Skies!
571680
You can easily slew manually. Just 'make sure' you slightly loosen the altitude lock (on the right side) and the base lock (bottom center) before manually moving the tube. Otherwise, you will strip the gears that move the scope in goto mode!
571681
My motor got burned when i tried using an ac/dc adapter, at the moment i can slew manually by hand if the target is the moon, if your targeting distant planets like jupiter or saturn, you can still see it but its gonna be very difficult keeping it on target if slewed manually by hand. The tripod is not that stable
487193
Like all openers, there is a cord to pull which disconnects the opener so the door can be opened manually. There are no batteries or anything so without power it ain't gonna move itself!
2120507
There are no manual switches, timers or sensors on this device. As long as a battery with charge is attached, the load will be on.
1758932
It should rotate automatically. When both of the ones I had quit turning, there was not an option to get it going again.
2053940
I used it without battery. I also turned on without battery, I manually using strap on
1425002
The unit should work without battery, however it is rather exotic to be used just as a DC power supply, and it is a switching power supply, so the startup current of the lift may overload it. I would suggest adding a battery even just a small tractor battery to handle this. Also if you had a power failure, the lift would work as emergency backup
547964
No battery to run down. This is mechanical and by pushing down on the center the lettuce spins throwing off the water. I works great and very simple.
1413283
I would not recommend it of I was doing it. You might consider taking it to batteries plus and see if they can.
2268193
Manually operated, however very easy with the nice grip on the bottom. No batteries required!
1658993
Not automatic; there's a little switch accessible from the bottom, that you'd use a small slotted screwdriver (or maybe a tiny key?) to move to either voltage. It's small--wear your glasses, if you have 'em. For myself, I'm glad it is a bit of a bother to do it, since I don't want it to un-adjust by accident. My guess is an auto-adjust feature, in addition to being risky to depend on at odd times, would raise the price above what I'd prefer to pay. Hope this helps your decision.
1050703
That is a distinct possibility. The auto-off feature is a bit irritating to work around. I'd recommend writing down the weight of the object you are taring to just in case.
810245
Yes you can turn this on and off manually if you do not want to use the option to turn on for a certain number of hours at dusk.
2025808
Yes, you can. But if you want it back out you have to pull the batteries out because it gets stuck. Bit disaponting.
1620338
No, but it's not a quick switch. You'll have to pull over and use both hands.
1937504
Any spinning device is AC, somewhere it has to be converted to DC. You can destroy a battery by overcharging it.
61120
yes all you do is turn it or some lever - I only used it about 3 times, LONG LIVE ELECTRIC WEEDEATERS! well made, but at 66 yrs. old and not in shape!! was a little too heavy but that's just me, anyone else could handle it easily.
801075
Yes if you currently just disconnect the battery this will allow you to do the same as disconnecting the battery but you will only have to twist the knob.