Skywatcher EQ8, HDX110 Mount Cable Guide

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As part of my cable management, I've wrapped the cables coming from my mount in flexible, soft cable wrap. To keep them secured, I've used a combo of Velcro, tie wraps, and rubber bands. But I decided to see if I could create a snap-on guide to do the job. This cable guide snaps onto the handles on the mount that you use to carry it. My cable wrap fits snugly inside the opening. More wires in the wrap might require a larger "C" opening. If you like this and need a larger opening, I can easily make another version. I've also added a small "retaining" clip. I found that the guide slides up and down on the handle, which is okay but it can also slide right off the end! This little clip reaches around and grabs tight. So you can use it to limit the movement of the guide itself or lock it in one spot. There's also a "cover" that you can snap over the C-shaped section to make sure cables stay inside the guide. Version 2 added: This version wraps around the mount handle better and really holds tight. Once you get it snapped on, there - it ain't moving. I slid it on from the end of the handle to get it on. You also might find that cutting the part in half so that it's only 10mm tall is sufficient to hold the cables and have it not be so tight.