Hi Tom,
I'm working on a project to restore our university's observatory (I attached a picture of our mount). We found your AstroEQ through Google and we think it might be what we need to modernize it. We were able to get the 1986 controller to run again, but we'd prefer to replace it. It currently has two 8-phase stepper motors which we are considering replacing with 4-phase motors with 10-1 gearboxes and some modern stepper motor drivers. The university also has a copy of Starry Night Pro Plus 7, which can control telescopes through ASCOM. We've been looking for a device like yours to put in between.
Since we're starting fresh, do you have any specific motors/drivers that you would recommend work best with your controller?
And i'm not familiar with international shipping, so about how long would it take to ship an AstroEQ to Idaho (US)? The semester ends mid December, so we would need it before then. And if not, could you point me to another viable option?
Thanks,
Dallin Hull