DIY Automatic Polar alignment

[Pasko]

I was wondering if anyone has made a DIY polar alignment system out there. I know there is a post for one for the AM3. It requires a lot of 3D printed gear.

Im tempted to to do something with off the shelf high precision stepper motors. like https://www.moonsindustries.com/c/high-precision-hybrid-stepper-motors-a020104?srsltid=AfmBOopemy6x1bfTizo iq5h9Hyb2NtxMHxQ8jaePlcyb60ELqt8XJq Y4

Even if it wasn't automated it would be good for fine tuning the polar alignment remotely for example.

Avalon has a universal system but it costs about 2.5K aud after shipping and taxes to Australia. Surprised there is not much competition in this space

[dugnsuz]

Once ZWO come up with the mythical Rotator, we should start pestering them for APA (automatic polar alignment) ;)

Given the smoothness of alt/az controls on the AM3/5 mounts, it would seem like an achievable upgrade (or ? 3rd party retrofit) without needing the heavy duty motors that an EQ6 might need.

Doug