Adding a review to the CDK14 forum for those interested:
Link:
https://astrogeartoday.com/the-planewave-instruments-cdk14-tested-and-reviewed/
Link:
https://astrogeartoday.com/the-planewave-instruments-cdk14-tested-and-reviewed/
My review of the Planewave CDK14
Fantastic review! You may catch me drooling…
Love all the technical details, backed up with pictures.
Love all the technical details, backed up with pictures.Molly Wakeling:
Fantastic review! You may catch me drooling...Love all the technical details, backed up with pictures.
*** Thank you for the feedback Molly, glad you liked it
Its doing pretty good now that we have more clear night!
CS
Rouz
Molly Wakeling:
Fantastic review! You may catch me drooling...
Agree.
Great job, thnx
*Thanks Benjie!
Rouz
I’ve read this review several times and it has helped me make a decision that if I ever get the opportunity to get one I’ ll do my best to acquire it!
Thanks for the time you took for the review! I know it is a very time consuming project!
Dale
Thanks for the time you took for the review! I know it is a very time consuming project!
Dale
Dale Penkala:
I’ve read this review several times and it has helped me make a decision that if I ever get the opportunity to get one I’ ll do my best to acquire it!
Thanks for the time you took for the review! I know it is a very time consuming project!
Dale
*Thank you for the comment Dale, I'm very glad it proved helpful. I couldn't really find any concrete real life tests and reviews online so figured this would be useful.
Preparing another one on how to set it up with a focal reducer + OAG guiding.
CS
Rouz
Rouz Astro:Dale Penkala:
I’ve read this review several times and it has helped me make a decision that if I ever get the opportunity to get one I’ ll do my best to acquire it!
Thanks for the time you took for the review! I know it is a very time consuming project!
Dale
*Thank you for the comment Dale, I'm very glad it proved helpful. I couldn't really find any concrete real life tests and reviews online so figured this would be useful.
Preparing another one on how to set it up with a focal reducer + OAG guiding.
CS
Rouz
Agreed Rouz, there isn’t much on these scopes. My guess is because of there price point.
I look forward to your next review with the FR+OAG as thats how I would be my configuration if I’m lucky enough to acquire one.
Dale
Dale Penkala:Rouz Astro:Dale Penkala:
I’ve read this review several times and it has helped me make a decision that if I ever get the opportunity to get one I’ ll do my best to acquire it!
Thanks for the time you took for the review! I know it is a very time consuming project!
Dale
*Thank you for the comment Dale, I'm very glad it proved helpful. I couldn't really find any concrete real life tests and reviews online so figured this would be useful.
Preparing another one on how to set it up with a focal reducer + OAG guiding.
CS
Rouz
Agreed Rouz, there isn’t much on these scopes. My guess is because of there price point.
I look forward to your next review with the FR+OAG as thats how I would be my configuration if I’m lucky enough to acquire one.
Dale
It should be published soon, will post it here as well.
CS
Rouz
https://www.rouzastro.com/
Great review and perfect timing as my CDK14 just arrived and is sitting in the crate. This will help with my set up once all the other parts /accessories arrive. Hope you do not mind if I reach out when I have questions. Some day it will be set up in a roll off roof (when I get some land ), one step at a time.
Great review and perfect timing as my CDK14 just arrived and is sitting in the crate. This will help with my set up once all the other parts /accessories arrive. Hope you do not mind if I reach out when I have questions. Some day it will be set up in a roll off roof (when I get some land ), one step at a time.
*Congratulations on the new arrival!
I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
CS
Rouz
https://www.rouzastro.com/
Well Written Respectful
Great review and perfect timing as my CDK14 just arrived and is sitting in the crate. This will help with my set up once all the other parts /accessories arrive. Hope you do not mind if I reach out when I have questions. Some day it will be set up in a roll off roof (when I get some land ), one step at a time.
Congrats! You will love it
Enjoy!
Rüdiger
Rouz, great review as always! It’s been fun to read. Now let me know if you plan to sell the 12.5” :-)
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Yuxuan:
Rouz, great review as always! It’s been fun to read. Now let me know if you plan to sell the 12.5” :-)
*Glad you enjoyed the review and thank you for the feedback.
They are nice telescopes to use, hope you get the one you want soon!
CS
Rouz
https://www.rouzastro.com/
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Mind if I ask what you used to crates your website? Looking into making one and I feel like everything I see is just over the top. I want a simple website like you have. - also great review! Looks like a fantastic scope, and one I could only dream of owning!
Daniel DeSclafani:
Mind if I ask what you used to crates your website? Looking into making one and I feel like everything I see is just over the top. I want a simple website like you have. - also great review! Looks like a fantastic scope, and one I could only dream of owning!
*Thank you Daniel, I will message you later on today.
CS
Rouz
https://www.rouzastro.com/
Rouz Astro:Yuxuan:
Rouz, great review as always! It’s been fun to read. Now let me know if you plan to sell the 12.5” :-)
*Glad you enjoyed the review and thank you for the feedback.
They are nice telescopes to use, hope you get the one you want soon!
CS
Rouz
https://www.rouzastro.com/
Rouz, I do have a question — how do the fans work without the EFA kit in your case? Are they still capable of tracking the temperature as ambient drops? For the heaters, do they require a delta T?
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Yuxuan:Rouz Astro:Yuxuan:
Rouz, great review as always! It’s been fun to read. Now let me know if you plan to sell the 12.5” :-)
*Glad you enjoyed the review and thank you for the feedback.
They are nice telescopes to use, hope you get the one you want soon!
CS
Rouz
https://www.rouzastro.com/
Rouz, I do have a question — how do the fans work without the EFA kit in your case? Are they still capable of tracking the temperature as ambient drops? For the heaters, do they require a delta T?
**The fans can be powered without the EFA by standard 12v power, there is a cable supplied.
DeltaT is needed to track the ambient, PWM 12v dew heater power can power the heaters blindly with not feedback.
CS
Rouz
https://www.rouzastro.com/
Rouz Astro:
12v
Rouz Astro:Yuxuan:Rouz Astro:Yuxuan:
Rouz, great review as always! It’s been fun to read. Now let me know if you plan to sell the 12.5” :-)
*Glad you enjoyed the review and thank you for the feedback.
They are nice telescopes to use, hope you get the one you want soon!
CS
Rouz
https://www.rouzastro.com/
Rouz, I do have a question — how do the fans work without the EFA kit in your case? Are they still capable of tracking the temperature as ambient drops? For the heaters, do they require a delta T?
**The fans can be powered without the EFA by standard 12v power, there is a cable supplied.
DeltaT is needed to track the ambient, PWM 12v dew heater power can power the heaters blindly with not feedback.
CS
Rouz
https://www.rouzastro.com/
Thanks. Do the fans run constantly or do they also listen to the DeltaT?
I also modified the imaging train
In its “fast” configuration, the system is now producing excellent results with the following features:
Wrote a full article with results for those interested:
https://rouzastro.com/reviews/
In its “fast” configuration, the system is now producing excellent results with the following features:
- Fast focal ratio: f/4.76
- Off-axis guiding (OAG)
- Field of view: 1.5 degrees
- High resolution – image scale of 0.46 arcseconds/pixel
- Mono full frame camera with filter wheel support
- Precision focus and instrument rotation
Wrote a full article with results for those interested:
https://rouzastro.com/reviews/
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