03-02-2007, 02:10 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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I found the Eclipse price of US$699 a little steep for the Gotostar.
It is made in China by Nanjind Idea Science & Technology Co. Ltd. The fact that they also produce their own and seemingly included servo motors is interesting.
The system claims compatibility with the EQ5, LXD55, LXD75 and CG5 among others. Further they use a soft start system for their motors. I found their web page…
http://www.nj-idea.com/INDEX2.htm
The system seems to include being able to use an RS232 serial port for slew and guide when controlled by a PC. There is also an optional GPS module.
The controller will synchronize to any sky object and can link to compatible electric focusers.
They give download access to their documentation and firmware. I imagine they will have other vendors selling their bolt on controller within a short time.
I hope this is of some interest to someone.
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