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ALPugh

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New user and question 2001 HEQ5
« on: March 09, 2021, 00:25:26 »
Hello,  Thanks to administrators for letting me join.

I own a 2001 HEQ5. As far as I am aware, this is the FIRST version of the mount.
Besides the Rajiva mod (which I own and have installed), there does not seem to be any other options for someone like me who wants to improve the mount's tracking ability. It would be nice to put in belts, but the belt kits are for newer versions of the HEQ5 and EQ6 (as far as I know).

Question... will the Astro EQ circuit/mod  allow me to install belt drive and new steppers?
Has anyone done this with a 2001 model year HEQ5  (synta/skywatcher, the BLACK one)??

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vdt

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Re: New user and question 2001 HEQ5
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2021, 17:11:15 »
Hi,
yes I upgraded the old HEQ5 from 2001:
I replaced the old syntha steppers with some 14HS13-0804S and installed the rowan belt mod without any problems.
For the motors I 3d printed my own brackets. (if you need the stl, let me know)
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