[LewisM]

Been hemming and hawing over whether to get the Rowan belt mod for the HEQ5 or not. I adjusted all discernible backlash out of it ala Astro-Baby (bought new from Andrews), and it gives no "fight" in MaxIM or PHD guiding whatsoever - does the calibration routines first time every time. Graphs aren't too bad (not SXP smooth, but not sawtooth either). The gears make minimal noise in slewing as well, as I did adjust the worms and the motors, so coffee grinder this one isn't.


Is there any advantage to the belt mod if there is minimal backlash? I take it the mod is essentially non-reversible once those gears are off the pinions too (short on buying replacement motor sets).


I'm inclined toward leave well enough alone, but perhaps buy one of the kits now and stash it for later