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15-03-2019, 04:19 PM
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Best Place to Source Meade Repair Spare Parts ?
Hi all,
Managed to repair my Drive Board but the Actual AZ motor seems to be faulty (intermittent drive except at max speed) confirmed by swapping AZ/EL boards .
Anyone have an idea where I can source spare parts , being a 2009 Meade LT-6 is probably asking a lot though I'd bet thay are using the same motors today. It is a simple 12V DC motor but no markings at all.
Many thanks appreciate any assistance
Cliff
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15-03-2019, 04:42 PM
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Ebay, Aliexpress?
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15-03-2019, 04:46 PM
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Hi Cliff, I was able to get some meade spare parts from:
https://telescope-warehouse.com/
If they don't have what you are after, send Bill and email as he may have it, but just not on his website.
Hope this helps,
Andrew...
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15-03-2019, 08:17 PM
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Thanks for that sure has a lot didn't find what i wanted but will email him
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15-03-2019, 08:24 PM
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Thanks Andrew,
Nothing on the site but will email them, I am sure the motor is nothing too special but no markings or anything on it.
Cheers
Cliff
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15-03-2019, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bojan
Ebay, Aliexpress?
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Good idea if i had the specs of the motor but zero markings
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15-03-2019, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Cliff
Good idea if i had the specs of the motor but zero markings
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Shape/appearance only may do.
Most of those products use cheap Chinese components.
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15-03-2019, 10:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bojan
Shape/appearance only may do.
Most of those products use cheap Chinese components.
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Most certainly a cheaper type though quite heavy for its size and needs quite a low voltage to start. Only about 1Volt
I found one that might be ok Speed is listed as 3000RPM no idea what the Meade one is would think that it needs to be correct speed though.
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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1x-DC-3V-6V-9V-12V-130-Motor-3000-RPM-For-DIY-electric-toy-car-Small-fan-3-L60/23285311143
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16-03-2019, 07:10 AM
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Link doesn't work..
Speed is controlled by other means (closed loop with encoder), so I wouldn't worry about max specs for application in Meade telescope.
The most important is size - it has to replace the original motor.
Could you post some pictures of your (faulty) motor?
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16-03-2019, 10:38 AM
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I've got it back in the mount , not sure if a pic in the mount will help.
The link I tried sending wasn't sure a live link was ok so made it a HTML
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1x-DC-3V...0/232853111432
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16-03-2019, 10:59 AM
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Well, $14 is not much to risk.
This one looks like something from old cassette player, or some car-toy.
Also this looks similar...
Check dimensions (lower at the page):
1X(DC 12V 1-1.2A 15000RPM High Torque Electric Motor for DIY car Toys
Product Name : DC Motor;Rated Voltage : DC 12V;Rated Current : 1-1.2A
Speed : 15000RPM;Shaft Diameter : 2.3mm / 0.91 inch;Shaft Length : 14mm / 0.551""
Body Diameter : 27mm / 1.063"";Total Length : 57mm / 2.244""
Main Color : Silver Tone;Material : Metal
Package : 1 x DC Motor
Mainly used in Electronic lock, Optic equipment .
Replacement spare part and give your electrical and testing equipment a new lease of life.
Easy for installation with the 3mm diameter shaft and 2 pin connector on the bottom.
Note:Light shooting and differnent displays may cause the color of the item in the picture a little different from the real thing.The measurement allowed error is ±1-3 cm.)
I would try Jaycar as well, they sometimes have similar motors.
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16-03-2019, 12:04 PM
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16-03-2019, 12:05 PM
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Yep, this seems to be the same motor...
When experimenting, did you swap the motors only, or you kept encoder and gear on the shaft (a small green PCB under the gear.. because the fault may be there)?
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16-03-2019, 12:51 PM
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I haven't actually removed the EL Ass, so no haven't tried swapping the encoder boards only the drive boards. the LED is lit not sure what else is on it not much by the looks and the wheel with dark/light stripes which I guess is for feedback of speed looks ok.
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16-03-2019, 01:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cliff
... is for feedback of speed...
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Exactly right..
Bisades LED, there is also phototransistor or diode.. very simple circuit.
It may be good to check (with CRO) if it does generate pulses..
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16-03-2019, 04:55 PM
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[QUOTE=
It may be good to check (with CRO) if it does generate pulses..[/QUOTE]
Have to dust off the CRO , doesn't get much use now.
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