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I have two EQ6-R mounts both used for AP in different locations , Sydney and South Coast
The south coast mount is nearly 2 years old , the Sydney mount ( has new USB port ) is 6 months old
Both of mine have minimal backlash and both track and guide really well via EQMOD and PHD2 ( my payload is 14.5kg )
The ones that have a bit of backlash can be rectified by adjusting the belt tension slightly ( simple procedure ) and ones that experience more than acceptable backlash can be rectified by adjusting worm gear and belt tension ( sometimes occurs after 2 years use )
Agreed the EQ6-R are low cost mass produced mounts and come out of the Synta factory with questionable quality control but they can be tuned to track and guide beautifully without too much pain
Any low cost mass produced mount including the AZ EQ6 can have backlash issues
My experience and my 2 cents ....
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