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Old 07-08-2013, 08:47 PM
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Steffen
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I jammed my HEQ5 mount once or twice while adjusting the gear mesh and worm alignment. The frightening grinding sound actually comes from the stalled stepper motor itself. The gears don't have enough play to slip, and the motor doesn't have enough power to strip their teeth.

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