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DIY AstroEQ / GOTO speed confusion
« on: April 03, 2023, 16:53:03 »
Hi everyone,
I'm in the process of bench testing my EQMOD/AstroEQ/Cartes du Ciel. I've configured everything and have everything working together. I do have a question regarding GOTO speed settings though.
I have set my GOTO speed in AstroEQ and when using the NSEW buttons in the EQMOD screen everything moves quickly. However, when using the Cartes du Ciel click on an object and then press the slew button on CDC the slew rate is much slower than the NSEW buttons. Is this what I should expect or is there a setting/adjustment I need to make?
Thanks
Gary
I'm in the process of bench testing my EQMOD/AstroEQ/Cartes du Ciel. I've configured everything and have everything working together. I do have a question regarding GOTO speed settings though.
I have set my GOTO speed in AstroEQ and when using the NSEW buttons in the EQMOD screen everything moves quickly. However, when using the Cartes du Ciel click on an object and then press the slew button on CDC the slew rate is much slower than the NSEW buttons. Is this what I should expect or is there a setting/adjustment I need to make?
Thanks
Gary
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DIY AstroEQ / Re: AstroEQ V4.6 component list
« on: February 06, 2017, 16:04:52 »
Hi, I'm in the same boat. Just received board and chips and wanted to confirm BOM on the site was up to date but looks like its not. How can i get a copy of the latest BOM for v4.6 ?
Thanks
Gary
Thanks
Gary
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General Discussion / Re: Old HEQ5 Pro Update
« on: September 02, 2016, 14:12:49 »Thanks for the reply.
I have opened it up and it has the old steppers (7.5deg/step and 100:1 gearboxes and 2 large gears attached) which is why the goto is very limited if you leave as is. I guess i was asking if anyone has done the mod for NEMA 14 1.8 deg/step and belts themselves and what the pitfalls to avoid.
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General Discussion / Old HEQ5 Pro Update
« on: August 24, 2016, 15:45:02 »
Hi everyone!
Have ordered the chips in readiness of making the excellent looking ASTROEQ MCU. Along with this I intend to modify my very old non GOTO HEQ5 Pro mount to GOTO. To do this I will need to change the motors and replace gears with a belt system, but was wondering if anyone one the forum has already done this and if so could they can recommend where to buy motors and pulley and belts from and what types. I am aware that the motors may need to be mounted externally and brackets will need to be made. Any help much appreciated. Gary
Have ordered the chips in readiness of making the excellent looking ASTROEQ MCU. Along with this I intend to modify my very old non GOTO HEQ5 Pro mount to GOTO. To do this I will need to change the motors and replace gears with a belt system, but was wondering if anyone one the forum has already done this and if so could they can recommend where to buy motors and pulley and belts from and what types. I am aware that the motors may need to be mounted externally and brackets will need to be made. Any help much appreciated. Gary
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