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Originally Posted by JA
Hi Adam,
In the subsequent pages of the CN thread that you linked to earlier there is evidence to suggest that the RA backlash experienced is due to a clamping screw that can untighten somewhat with use and can be remedied with a spring washer or serrated lock washer.
Best
JA
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Hi JA
Cheers mate. I'm actively involved in that thread (user Wow! is me
). Rob posted some great advice for fiddling with the mount and getting the RA to play nicer.
I don't know if that would have helped me though. On Friday night, when I clicked return to home, only the Dec axis moved the first time. I managed to get the RA to return home with a subsequent command (after gently tapping the counterweight shaft!) but that just told me it was time to let the mount go. I don't like having to tweak something that's brand new.
To that end... I've gone and returned it to Bintel and (uh oh), put my name down for the AM5. I know, it's a lot more money, but the Mrs was supportive (I'm suspicious!) and it's getting some great real world reviews.
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Originally Posted by Crater101
Gudday Adam;
Not just didn't play, all I got was a blank page.
I did see the ones in the folder. You seem to have had similar issues to me, although mine has tended to make a wet sticking noise which I've associated with thick (and possibly unevenly distributed) lubricants.
JA, you intrique me. I may have to investigate this further. My thanks.
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That's interesting. No idea why it didn't play!
Good luck getting your issues fixed. That thread on CN is very helpful; Rob is tweaking with his mount a fair bit so you might get some help from him as well.
His setup is very light weight too.