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Old 18-10-2014, 04:43 PM
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NEQ6 RA Axis slop - how much?

When I place my hand on top of the mount I can feel a small amount of slop in the RA axis, not much but I can detect no slop in the Dec axis. This mount is less than one year old but gets used a fair bit and some long sessions imaging. I did not notice slop until about three weeks ago. I have searched online and found Astrobaby's advice and instruction on adjusting the set screw - but before I do anything I need to ask - how much slop is enough to justify an adjustment and does it really matter when weight is on the mount.?
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Old 18-10-2014, 04:58 PM
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If you set the counterweight to be heavy in the east it doesn't really matter if there is some play in the RA axis as it always drives in one direction.
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Old 18-10-2014, 06:56 PM
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I had a bit of slop on RA as well. It was only a little but noticeable enough to annoy me for visual. I followed the astrobaby guide to the word and it worked well.

TIP: Monitor the Amp draw to make sure you dont overtighten. The motor will work harder and draw more if its too tight.
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