This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.

1

General Discussion / Re: EQ3-2 DEC loose worm bearing

« on: December 19, 2017, 10:10:38 »

You could look at fitting bearings. I've just done this with my EQ5 clone for the cost of £10 for 12x6x2.5mm bearings on ebay. It's not perfect things are a bit smoother and my guiding has improved. If the worm housing on the EQ3 and 5 are similar you could try it for the cost of the bearings. See here https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/212505-trying-to-improve-eq5-worm-end-float/

2

Beta Firmware Releases / Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)

« on: April 21, 2017, 12:30:22 »

Testing indoors for now - there must be a break in the weather due soon.

All looking good. Nice smooth accel/dec when slewing.

Thanks Tom

Roy

3

Beta Firmware Releases / Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)

« on: April 15, 2017, 15:00:40 »

No hurry, family comes first 😊

Totally understand it's beta and only out for testing. Happy to assist where I can.

Enjoy your weekend.

Roy

4

Beta Firmware Releases / Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)

« on: April 14, 2017, 21:43:58 »

Hi Tom, I click and hold on N and not much happens all other directions are fine. If I reverse the direction in EQMod then North is fine and the problem move to South. I'm using the EQ5 custom pulley config.

When I revert back to 7.4 all is well again in all directions.

5

Beta Firmware Releases / Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)

« on: April 14, 2017, 21:27:40 »

Thanks Tom, uploaded firmware and configuration.

Testing:

Loving the new smooth acceleration/declaration.

E, W, S working just fine. North only moves 1 step and stops. 1 mouse click equals 1 step regardless of speed selected. Any ideas?

Reverting back to 7.4 and back to working in all directions.

Regards,
Roy

6

Beta Firmware Releases / Re: [Completed] AstroEQ 8.0.3(beta)

« on: April 10, 2017, 22:15:00 »

Hi Tom,

I thought I'd have a go at testing the latest beta with my v4.6 kit. No luck though.

1. Update Firmware
2. Uploading AstroEQ firmware - AstroEQ Firmware uploaded successfully - Next
3. EEprom read in progress
4. :011 Read failed!! Connection unavailable

I've attached a log

I've reverted back to v7.4 and tested successfully.

Win 10 x64

Cheers

7

AstroEQ Availability / Re: AstroEQ Availability [Currently Unavailable]

« on: January 03, 2017, 21:35:33 »

Hi Tom,

Happy new year.  I'm very interested in building your AstroEQ controller and hoping to order the two pre-programmed ICs for DIY. Do you also sell the pcb ready to build? I'm fine with soldering etc. it's been many years since I've etched a pcb.

I'm planning on using with a EQ3-2 with NEMA14 motors, is there anything different with the gearing I should be aware of or will those listed for the EQ5 be ok?

Thanks