Diseqc Motor and Vu Duo?

[GAH]

Hi Guys,

I currently use a Manhattan receiver to move my old 1m dish with polar mount. However, the Manhattan has packed in, so now is the time to upgrade. My idea is a new 1m (or possibly 1.1m) dish with an Inverto Black Ultra Twin LNB, and possibly a Technomate TM-2600 DiSeqc Motor connected to my Vu Duo running the latest Vix. Anyone using a similar setup, or can anyone say why I should or shouldn't use the TM-2600 with my Vu Duo?

GAH

[meggiedude]

Hi Guys,

I currently use a Manhattan receiver to move my old 1m dish with polar mount. However, the Manhattan has packed in, so now is the time to upgrade. My idea is a new 1m (or possibly 1.1m) dish with an Inverto Black Ultra Twin LNB, and possibly a Technomate TM-2600 DiSeqc Motor connected to my Vu Duo running the latest Vix. Anyone using a similar setup, or can anyone say why I should or shouldn't use the TM-2600 with my Vu Duo?

GAH

I may be able to tell you next week mate. I have a Vu+ Duo clone arriving in a couple of days and already have a TM-2600 attached to my dish. Icecrypt quad LNB arrived today.

Can't see you will have an issue, as the Vu+ Duo will support all DiSEqC options including USALS.

If not, then I am well and truly b*gg*red, as thats the setup I want too
:ciao:

[GAH]

Hi Meggiedude,

Thanks for the reply.

I don't think I should have an issue with the TM-2600 (as you say the Vu Duo supports all DiSeqC options) but I just thought I'd ask! Would definitely be interested to know how you get on!

Out of curiosity, anyone using a DarkMotor with their Vu Duo?

GAH

[digicon]

Nothing wrong with the TM2600 its metal geared just the same as the Dark Motor, The only reason i prefer the Dark Motor is its a lot quieter and also reaches that little bit further east and west compared to the TM2600,

No too sure on the figures and this is a complete guess but i think the TM2600 goes 70? each way while the Dark Motor goes 80? each way, Probably due to it having no adjustable limits its all automatic.

[meggiedude]

This is where I got mine from :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Technomate-TM-2600-Super

Metal geared TM-2600 for the same price(ish) as a plastic geared TM-2300
:cool:

[GAH]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the replies.

Think it's a straight choice between the Tm-2600 and the DarkMotor. Not that bothered about the extra reach with the DarkMotor as buildings in my line of sight mean I can only really see satellites from around 30E to 30W.

GAH

[alec]

Hi Guys,

I currently use a Manhattan receiver to move my old 1m dish with polar mount. However, the Manhattan has packed in, so now is the time to upgrade. My idea is a new 1m (or possibly 1.1m) dish with an Inverto Black Ultra Twin LNB, and possibly a Technomate TM-2600 DiSeqc Motor connected to my Vu Duo running the latest Vix. Anyone using a similar setup, or can anyone say why I should or shouldn't use the TM-2600 with my Vu Duo?

GAH

One of my system, genuine Duo, using a 2600 with a 80cm mesh, no problems.
I would be concern if it was connected to a solid 1 m dish or larger, because of the wind in my area.

[GAH]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all you info.

I have now ordered a new 1m dish, an Intelligent DarkMotor and an Inverto Black Ultra Twin LNB.

GAH

[psul]

Hi GAH,

read about your issues on the vix forum.
Some of them not dissimilar to my own.
I also have the same motor and same brand of lnb (single though).
I'm assuming your box is original though? Mines a clone so cant post over there about it.