Chris,
Yes !
A worm and wheel for Az and a Ballscrew and nut for Alt would do it plus motors, controllers and extra housings.
But given the rigidity you would need for Az - since the entire mount, counterweights and telescope system would be sitting on top of this - I could imagine the mechanical side adding at least another $1-2000 to a top end mount, plus the motors, controller system and software development.
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Originally Posted by lazjen
I know we're a niche market, etc, but I am surprised that no one has done this (or at least afaik). It would be a "killer" portable system then.  |