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How about an open source design with self assembly.
For controller you could use Onstep or something similar.
For mount you need a design that can come as an easy kit to assemble.
As an owner of an ancient Losmandy g11 who has many times considers selling it one thing I like is that it was quite easy to disassemble and service . Also I have been able to use Gemini, SiderealTech , AstroEq next is Onstep for Goto. The mount similar I think in many ways to Mesu is adaptable to many controller options. Some like the aesthetic finish of modern mounts but am more of a practical engineer and looks to me while important must go hand in hand with ease of self service. Especially when you consider we live on an island. Though I am not a huge fan of some new modifications from Losmandy that require mount to be sent back. Especially for people outside USA. But up until recent upgrades it has been a great mount. Sure you can buy of the shelf and get same or better results, but not seen many other mounts like my cg11 that still can be upgraded for a mount made in the 90s. And there are quite a lot of goto systems servo and stepper based that can be adapted to it. Even direct drive options.
I also like the Mesu for its sheer capacity compared to anything else in its price range.
I do understand that may not suit everyone, but some tinkering types like me.
Diego wish you best of luck , my wish list would be you make a mount that is easy for people to service themselves and adaptable to open source drive systems.
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